Montgomery Parks is preparing to welcome visitors back to one of the county’s most beloved holiday traditions. The annual Garden of Lights display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton will open for the season on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10 a.m., and will be available online only at GardenofLights.org.

(more…)


Updated to reflect correct opening date of Sunday, October 19th

Rockville’s outdoor ice rink at The Square is set to reopen for the season on Sunday, October 19, 2025, bringing back one of the area’s most popular cold-weather attractions. Located at 131 Gibbs Street in Rockville Town Square, the open-air rink anchors the plaza with seasonal skating, lessons, and special events through the winter months.


Makom Clinical Services

For too long, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have had to navigate a healthcare system that wasn’t built for them. Rushed appointments, providers who aren’t trained in IDD care, and fragmented support systems have made it difficult to get the care they need.

But finally, that’s changing.

Makom — a trusted leader in person-centered support for more than 40 years — has launched their Clinical Services department, a new approach to healthcare designed specifically for people with IDD. Here, patients with disabilities aren’t an afterthought; they’re at the center of every decision. (more…)


View More Stories