Onelife Fitness in Germantown is preparing for a major transformation as it moves forward with a $3 million renovation and expansion at its 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway location. According to Maryland Newsletters, J.R. Bernlohr Architects of Annapolis has been selected to lead the project.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion restaurant chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and bowls, will open on Saturday, November 22, at the Market Hall at Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road). (more…)
BlackRock Center for the Arts and the Germantown Town Center will host a free holiday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14 featuring live performances, an artisan market, family activities, and a Chanukah celebration with a community “can-orah” lighting.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at 4:17 p.m. to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a train on Great Seneca Highway. (more…)
Second Chance Wildlife Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the upcoming December 8 opening of its new $5.4 million facility in Clarksburg, which will enhance the organization’s ability to treat and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife from across Maryland.
The Salgado Family Christmas Display, created by siblings Pahan and Supuli Salgado, will open this year at a new location at Hope International Church, 15817 Barnesville Road in Boyds, MD. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the display open on select nights through January 1, 2026. (more…)
Approximately 60 firefighters from Montgomery and Frederick Counties responded to a large brush fire Sunday morning in a cornfield near 11515 Mountain View Road in Damascus. (more…)
The Share Fair will take place at the Black Hill Discovery Center (20926 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds), where participants can give away gently used items and browse others’ offerings for free. The event, designed as a “trunk-or-treat” style exchange, encourages creativity among “givers” and will be held just in time for the holidays. (more…)
Clemson Athletics is putting a spotlight on Montgomery County native Ryan Linthicum, as highlighted last week in a feature by Clemson staff writer Ashby Mixon, recognizing the Damascus alum’s emergence as a key piece of the Tigers’ offensive line. Linthicum, a 6’3, 305-pound center, entered the 2025 season with more than 1,085 career snaps over 23 games (14 starts), and Clemson’s website describes him as a “breakout contributor in 2024.”
Clarksburg-based Forterra, a rapidly growing defense-technology company specializing in autonomous ground systems, has officially reached “unicorn” status. Bloomberg reports that the company has raised $238 million in a new Series C round, pushing its valuation past $1 billion.
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted the inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, bringing together farmers, restaurateurs, policymakers, and community partners to discuss strengthening local food systems and improving access to fresh, nutritious food.