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Jimmie Cone to Wrap Up Its 63rd Season on October 25th

By MCS Staff
Hot caramel over pumpkin/vanilla twist, courtesy Jimmie Cone

A local favorite for generations, Jimmie Cone will close out its 63rd season on Saturday, October 25th, marking the end of another year of sweet memories and classic soft serve in Montgomery County. The seasonal ice cream shop, known for its iconic swirl cones and long summer lines, will keep its pumpkin flavor on the menu through the final day of the season.

Jimmie Cone, with locations in Damascus and Mount Airy, has been a cherished local tradition since opening in 1961. Each year, the shop opens in early spring and operates through the fall, offering a nostalgic blend of soft serve, sundaes, shakes, and flurries that have become part of life for many Montgomery County and Frederick County families.

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50 Cent’s “50 Ways to Catch a Killer” Opens with Pregnant Montgomery County Teacher’s Murder Case

By MCS Staff
Courtesy FOX National/ 50 Ways to Catch a Killer

50 Cent’s latest project, 50 Ways to Catch a Killer, has debuted on FOX Nation, and its first episode features one of Montgomery County’s most tragic and widely followed cases: the 2017 murder of Olney resident and pregnant high school teacher Laura Wallen.

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Worst Parking Lots in Montgomery County (2025 Edition)

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If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which lots are the most chaotic, confusing, or downright dangerous. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated list of some of the worst offenders, in no particular order. (more…)

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Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival Returns September 6th

By MCS Staff
Courtesy @TwoStoryChimney on Instagram

Get ready to raise a glass to the crisp flavors of fall as the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival makes its highly anticipated return. This one-of-a-kind event, a showcase of the state’s craft beverage scene, will take over Two Story Chimney (7115 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882) for an afternoon of delicious sips, savory bites, and live entertainment.

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Local 11u Yellow Jackets Black Team Claims Victory at USSSA Eastern National Tournament

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In an amazing display of skill and teamwork, the 11u Yellow Jackets Black team emerged victorious at the USSSA Eastern National tournament held in Ocean City. The team, based in Damascus, Maryland, under the Poolesville Athletic Association, showcased their prowess by going undefeated throughout the tournament and clinching the championship game with a decisive 12-1 victory, winning by mercy rule.

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Montgomery County Barber Matthew “Diggy” Diggs Styles the Stars at the BET Awards in LA

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Montgomery County native Matthew “Diggy” Diggs, a 2008 graduate of Damascus High School, just experienced a milestone moment in his short career as a barber that started just under two years ago. Recently selected to serve as the in-house barber in BET’s prestigious hospitality suite for the BET Awards, Diggs’ journey has been one of seizing unexpected opportunities.

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