Fitness enthusiasts in Damascus have a new destination to achieve their health and wellness goals as TAOS Gym officially opens its doors on Thursday, July 31st, at 4:00 PM. Memberships for the new facility are now active and available for sign-up on the gym’s website.
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.
Celebrate Damascus takes place this Friday and Saturday, July 11–12, 2025, offering a full lineup of family-friendly events throughout Damascus. (more…)
According to a report by QSR, Wayback Burgers has signed a lease for a new location at 9811 Main Street in Damascus, with an expected opening in late 2025. (more…)
Tao’s Optimal Performance (TOP) Gym opened its first location in early 2024 at 19616 Fisher Ave. Suite K in Poolesville. Now, the owners have announced that a second location is coming soon to Damascus.
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.
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.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 24000 Glade Valley Terrace off Kings Valley Road in Damascus for a collision that occurred resulting in property damage.
The Clarksburg Super Seniors, a group of longtime friends who have been meeting regularly for 50 years, were honored in a special event celebrating their milestone anniversary.
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).
A Frederick County woman won $50,000 from a Pick 5 ticket purchased at Carroll Fuel in Damascus, using numbers inspired by her late mother’s birthday. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)