The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid public information meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss Phase II and III of the Oak Drive (MD 27) sidewalk project in Damascus, providing project details, gathering public feedback, and addressing questions in-person at the Damascus Community Library and online via Zoom. (more…)
Sky Kitchen at 9805 Main St in the Damascus Shopping Center has closed. (more…)
The Montgomery County Public Library in Damascus will close on January 31 for a 20-22 month renovation, with plans to reopen in fall 2026, featuring updates to accessibility, comfort, and functionality, including new collaboration spaces, ADA-compliant restrooms, and significant building improvements. (more…)
Below is a list of restaurants that opened in Montgomery County, MD in 2024: (more…)
As the holiday season approaches, a heartwarming story has emerged from the Clarksburg and Damascus areas, showcasing the incredible bond between local schools and their communities. Mimi Cao has shared with us that recently, a group of dedicated parents, student leaders, and school principals came together to create a truly enchanting experience for the children at Cedar Grove Elementary School (photos below).
Update: Both directions of Damascus Road (MD 108) near Jarl Drive have reopened from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.
A traffic incident has closed Damascus Road (MD 108) near Jarl Drive on Saturday, December 7.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Damascus man for multiple rape and sexual abuse charges involving three juvenile victims, and are urging any additional victims to come forward. (more…)
Following the recognition of social studies resource teacher Ken Buffum’s innovative teaching methods, Topps took an exciting step to further engage the students of Damascus High School. In a heartwarming gesture, the trading card company sent several packs of sports cards to Buffum’s class, allowing the students to experience firsthand the thrill of opening packs and the excitement surrounding collectible cards.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Friday, October 4, 2024, at The Red Rooster restaurant in the 10000 block of Damascus Boulevard. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. (more…)
The Damascus Placemaking Festival, a free, two-day community, takes place on Saturday, October 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will take place along one block of Main Street in Damascus (9801 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872).
Ken Buffum, a dedicated educator with 19 years of teaching experience—all within Montgomery County Public Schools—has spent the last seven years at Damascus High School. Throughout his career, he has consistently sought innovative methods to engage his students. This year, he has creatively integrated Jayden Daniels’ rookie cards into his economics curriculum, using them as a dynamic tool to illustrate the principles of supply and demand. The trading card company Topps has recognized this engaging approach, highlighting the intersection of education and the enthusiasm surrounding collectible cards in a social media post.