Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s will open on June 30th at 838 Friedens Church Rd. in Mount Crawford, VA. It will be located at the exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg, just over 125 miles and roughly two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. The opening date was shared by the official social media page of Rockingham County, VA.
Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement on Saturday, June 14: (more…)
MCPS has announced that Douglas Rivera is this year’s High School Counselor of the Year. According to MCPS, Rivera is entering his 10th year as a school counselor at MCPS, where he continually exemplifies commitment and passion for student success.
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement ahead of planned protests across the State of Maryland: (more…)
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Montgomery County Executive and County Council released a statement condemning the politically motivated shootings in Minnesota, expressing solidarity with the victims and calling for the rejection of political violence.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in supporting a veteran’s legal challenge to ensure full G.I. Bill education benefits and the ability to transfer them to family members, in line with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The 26th annual Heritage Days festival will take place June 28–29 from noon to 4 p.m., offering free access to historic and cultural sites across Montgomery County with exhibits, tours, live music, and family activities.
On Friday, Maryland officials and stakeholders convened for a roundtable to address the potential impacts of over $1 trillion in proposed federal budget cuts, which could significantly reduce Medicaid, health insurance, and SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders.
Silver Diner has just opened its new 1,581 square-foot pergola for outdoor dining at Silver Diner RIO (9811 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg). The structure now features a louvered roof and walls equipped with a retracting window and roof system.
Pura Vida Miami, which has emerged as a prominent wellness-driven café chain, is planning to open its first Maryland location. According to The Burn, Pura Vida will be opening its first DC-area location in Fairfax, VA, with its first Maryland location coning to Potomac’s Cabin John Village shopping center.