Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a long-running Halloween attraction in Dickerson, recently completed its 33rd season of delivering scares and thrills in Montgomery County. The popular haunted experience has now been ranked #1 in the world by The Scare Factor, a leading industry reviewer of haunted attractions. (more…)
A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
Montgomery Parks has officially opened the Royce Hanson Conservation Park, a 475-acre natural haven located at 21820 Club Hollow Road in Poolesville. Named in honor of former Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission chairman Dr. Royce Hanson, the park stands as a tribute to his leadership in preserving Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve and advancing smart growth policies that protected farmland and open space.
Sugarloaf Mountain, located in Frederick County and overlooking Montgomery County, stands not because it was built up, but because everything around it was worn away. Unlike most mountains that were formed by the collision of tectonic plates or volcanic activity, Sugarloaf Mountain owes its existence to a very different process… erosion.
Spooky season is in full effect and there’s still plenty of time to check out some of the scariest haunted forests and attractions in and around Montgomery County. (more…)
The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department is looking forward to their annual open house they are hosting on Sunday October 5th, from 12:00PM to 4:00PM.
A 55-year-old Florida woman visiting family in Dickerson died Saturday after being shot in a residence on Mt. Ephraim Road.
According to Montgomery County Police, “On Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service personnel responded to a residence in the 23000 block of Mt. Ephraim Road for the report of a shooting.
Poolesville Day is set to return on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Whalen Commons in Poolesville. This annual one-day, free event has been a cherished tradition for over 25 years, showcasing community spirit and providing a day of fun for all ages.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the report of a shooting in Dickerson on Friday afternoon. (more…)
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, MCDOT began an emergency closure of Wasche Road from W. Hunter Road to Martinsburg Road in Dickerson to replace failing twin corrugated pipes with twin concrete pipes, with local traffic allowed up to 19754 Wasche Road, a signed detour in place, weekday work hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the closure expected to last about three weeks. (more…)
If you’re looking for something fun and different to do with the family this fall, something that mixes a little bit of class with a whole lot of fun, we’ve got your Sunday plans covered. Conveniently located in Montgomery County, the DC Polo Society’s Summer Vibes Social Series has one event left at the scenic Congressional Polo Club in Poolesville, and it’s one of our favorite low-key summer gems. (more…)