If you lived in or around Montgomery County in the 1980s or early ’90s, there’s a good chance you remember Kim’s Karate, the martial arts chain that seemed to be everywhere. Their catchy TV commercials were staples of local stations, with upbeat music, energetic instructors, and the unforgettable slogan: “Have fun with the martial arts!”
Silver Branch Brewing Company earned a Gold Medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival for its Glass Castle Czech-Style Pale Lager. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 47-year-old Earl Walker with first-degree murder and other related offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of Monique Charles in Silver Spring on October 12, 2025. (more…)
A beloved Montgomery County holiday tradition is set to shine once again this winter. The City of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival returns for its 30th season at Seneca Creek State Park, opening Thursday, November 28, and running nightly through December 31 (closed on December 25).
Update: Authorities later confirmed that the adult with traumatic injuries did not survive. The U.S. Park Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services […]
Montgomery County Police responded late Monday morning to a reported stabbing in Chevy Chase late Monday morning.
For generations, Montgomery County high school basketball has been one of Maryland’s most competitive and talent-rich landscapes, a proving ground for future college standouts, pro athletes, and local legends whose stories continue to echo in packed gymnasiums across the county. From Springbrook’s dynasties to Richard Montgomery’s powerhouse years, from Paint Branch and Blair to Magruder and Gaithersburg, every school has contributed to a rich and storied hoops tradition.
Now, two of Montgomery County’s most respected basketball minds have come together to preserve that history and celebrate its greatest players. Retired longtime MCPS coach John Fahrner, known affectionately as “Mr. Rocket” for his decades at Richard Montgomery High School, and Brian Magid, one of the most celebrated players to ever come out of Montgomery Blair High School, have teamed up to compile “Montgomery County Public School Basketball History: The All-Time Team (1960–2013).”
For the first time in nearly three decades, the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears will meet with the same starting quarterbacks as their previous matchup.
Montgomery County began officially recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2020, replacing Columbus Day as the observance on the second Monday in October. The decision aligned the County with several other jurisdictions across the region, including Rockville, Takoma Park, Washington, D.C., and Prince George’s County, as well as multiple states that have adopted similar changes. (more…)
Montgomery County residents have long expected their public schools to be places of excellence, welcoming, safe, and inclusive environments that foster learning. But with growing frustration about the condition of too many aging school buildings, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor says it’s time to face some hard truths and take decisive action.
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…)