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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Yelp Community Managers recently compiled a national list of 20 “Off the Beaten Path Breweries” worth the trip, including two from Maryland– one in Montgomery County. “Whether you prefer a smooth lager, a hoppy IPA, a fruity sour, or a toasty stout – a good craft beer is worth the trip.

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Award highlights the success of temporarily reimagining a portion of Main Street in Damascus in October 2024

The Montgomery County Planning Department was recognized by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) with a Merit Award for the Damascus Placemaking Festival (video below).


At 10:33am Friday morning, emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Woodfield Rd and Main St. in Damascus. The call indicated a vehicle incident involving an overturned car.

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