Montgomery County middle and high school students are invited to the second annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, September 26, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, featuring activities, performances, free food, and the chance to earn student service learning hours. (more…)
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…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a deck fire around 5 p.m. on Gallop Terrace in Germantown. (more…)
Germantown resident Alexis Adams Gerard recently got a surprising piece of mail that left her in stitches– a flyer announcing the arrival of “Germantown’s First Nude Cigarette Bar.”
A Montgomery County man, who is also a teacher, won $50,000 in the September 3 Powerball drawing after purchasing his ticket at the Germantown Shoppers on Mateny Road. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and partners will host 12 Community Conversations through November to gather input on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, with the next UpCounty session scheduled for Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. (more…)
Rei Ami’s career has reached new heights with her starring role in one of the year’s biggest animated films: Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. For the breakout artist, Montgomery County, Maryland played a pivotal role in shaping her journey.
Montgomery County resident and Northwest High School alumnus Gediminas Petraitis has built an impressive career in the NBA, where he is now in his eighth season as a staff official. Over that span, Petraitis has officiated more than 450 regular-season games and 11 playoff matchups, cementing his place among the league’s top referees, according to the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA).
Montgomery County is reminding residents that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at multiple locations across the County through the end of September. These vaccines are available at no cost to County residents missing any required immunizations, and parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure their children are ready for the 2025-2026 school year. (more…)
Maryland Restaurant Week 2025 returns for its fifth year from Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 21, bringing together participating restaurants from across the state.