Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, to a house fire in the 5500 block of Namakagan Road in Bethesda. (more…)
Olympic gold medalist and Montgomery County native Dominique Dawes has shared a tragic update in the search for her missing father-in-law, Leonard Thompson. On Saturday evening, Dawes confirmed that Thompson has died, sharing a message of gratitude and remembrance following days of public appeals for help locating him.
Twelve Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year college scholarships through the Posse Foundation, MCPS announced.
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If you’re looking to dine out on Christmas Day, dozens of Montgomery County restaurants will be open across the county, offering everything from breakfast and bagels to late-night dining and full holiday meals. The list was compiled by Michelle Katz, who runs the Instagram account @pike.and.rozay. Katz is also a local teacher and a former MoCoShow contributor, and her annual holiday restaurant guides have become a helpful resource for residents planning ahead.
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Dominique Dawes shared a tragic update Saturday evening, confirming that her father-in-law, Leonard Thompson, has died. “We take comfort in knowing that he is now with our Lord and Savior,” Dawes wrote. “Thank you all for the prayers and support during this very difficult time. Our last moment with him was accompanying him at mass and giving him a hug and my husband and I said, ‘Get home safely’… Rest in Peace, Papa T.”
North Potomac-based Casa Blanca Creations recently brought its signature holiday style to Los Angeles, creating a festive winter wonderland for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco as part of a high profile collaboration led by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss. The project marked a major milestone for the immersive designer holiday boutique, showcasing how a local Montgomery County concept is now reaching the highest levels of celebrity events.
Construction is continuing to move forward at Whip Clean’s upcoming Gaithersburg car wash, with the company sharing a progress update on social media showing the building starting to take shape at the Festival at Muddy Branch Shopping Center. Whip Clean is still aiming for a Spring 2026 opening.
Neighboring Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announced this past week that it is launching a classroom camera pilot program in select specialized program classrooms, a move that may draw interest from families and educators in surrounding school systems, including Montgomery County. The pilot represents a limited, grant funded effort focused on safety, transparency, and support in specific learning environments.
In Clarksburg, one resident is quietly spreading holiday magic and bringing smiles to families throughout the community.
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their January 2026 calendar of events and meetings.
Montgomery County Government and the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation have announced the selection of 55 early-stage companies to receive grants through the County’s Technology Innovation and Founders Funds program, a competitive initiative designed to support technology commercialization and help local startups grow.