Updated with email sent by MCPS to employees at 6:32pm on Sunday evening
Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all schools will remain closed to students on Monday, February 2, 2026, while school system offices will open on time and staff are expected to report as they would on a regular non-instructional day.
Whether you love him or hate him, when Dave Portnoy gives a pizza a high score, people take notice. That’s exactly what happened with Frank’s Pizza & Pasta (6620 Belair Rd Baltimore, MD), a Baltimore-area staple known for its no-nonsense slices, stacked cheesesteaks, and classic Italian comfort food.
When the decision was made on Thursday to close schools for Friday, Jan. 30, Montgomery County Public Schools also shared early guidance about the start of the following week.
The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration on Tuesday, February 3, at 11:30 am, aligning with the national theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday morning to a reported building fire at an apartment complex in the 400 block of Ridgepoint Place in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Trattoria Da Lina has reopened at 7000 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park following a month-long cosmetic refresh, returning with new management and a renewed focus on classic Italian cooking.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet Monday, February 2, at 9:30 am to review Bill 4-25, which addresses the County’s acquisition and use of surveillance technology. (more…)
WRS Inc. has taken another formal step in the redevelopment of the former Lakeforest Mall property with a Final Site Plan application scheduled to go before the Gaithersburg Planning Commission this week.
Maryland Amazon Fresh locations are in the final stages of shutting down, and the past several days have looked more like a liquidation sale than a typical grocery run.
If you have ever found yourself driving north for a day trip, weekend outing, or just an excuse to eat your way through Frederick, this one is for you. Popular Frederick-based Instagram account The Frederick Feed recently narrowed down some of the best cinnamon rolls you can find in the city. With so many MoCoShow readers regularly spending time in Frederick, the list felt like the perfect excuse to put together a quick guide inspired by their picks.
K-Wave, a fast-growing K-Pop retail brand, is expanding to Maryland with a new location planned for Rockville. The upcoming store will open at 5534 Randolph Road in the Montrose Shopping Center, near MOM’s Organic Market and K-Pot, with an opening targeted for May 2026.