Announcement

When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.

I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.


Event

We ❤️ Teachers 5K celebrates educators through movement. On race day, runners and walkers across the country will participate in host city races, school celebrations, and virtual events — all in support of teachers and educator wellness. We'll be in beautiful Wheaton Regional Park, Join Us!

Walk it. Run it. Move for the teacher who moved you.


MoCo

The community is mourning the loss of former Montgomery County State’s Attorney, Andrew Larimore Sonner. Sonner, 90, passed away on October 13, 2024. He was a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and taught history at Walter Johnson High School while attending law school at night before being elected as State’s Attorney in 1970 and serving for more than 25 years.

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Retail

Buy Buy Baby has announced that it will be closing all existing stores and transforming into a digital-first brand “focusing all our energy on providing an exceptional online shopping experience.” On its website, Buy Buy Baby explains that “this decision comes after listening closely to you, our incredible customers, and our valued partners. Your feedback has been invaluable in shaping this new chapter.”

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Gaithersburg

In July we let you know that the Best Buy space located at 15750 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg’s 270 Center will be “coming available” on February 1st 2025. Last month, we confirmed that the store will be closing permanently on October 26th– approximately 30 years after opening in the mid 90s.

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MoCo Government

On Tuesday, Councilmembers Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Expedited Bill 23-24 to extend Montgomery County’s minority-owned business purchasing program until December 1, 2029. The bill aims to continue supporting minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses by addressing disparities in County contracting and procurement, following a recent study that highlighted significant disparities in various sectors. (more…)


Maryland

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning residents to be cautious of charity scams during hurricane relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering tips to ensure donations reach legitimate organizations. (more…)