Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating two check frauds of a Montgomery County resident that occurred in October 2023 at a Truist Bank in Virginia and North Carolina.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gabriela Diaz Argueta, a missing 16-year-old from Silver Spring.
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival is coming to Montgomery County on November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland. Get ready to sip, sample, shop, and enjoy a full weekend of family-friendly fun!
Get ready to explore a festival floor filled with top chocolate makers, coffee roasters, bakeries, specialty food vendors, artisan brands and small businesses from across the region and beyond. Sample new flavors, meet the people behind the products and shop directly from the talented makers and businesses who created them.
One of the highlights of this year’s festival is a large-scale chocolate sculpture of George Washington on horseback, created by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
The sculpture will be part of a special exhibit exploring chocolate’s place in early American history. Guests can see the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and shop the exclusive Collector’s Heritage Box inspired by the historic drink. It’s a unique opportunity to experience chocolate through art, history, and taste all in one place.
Visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for educational sessions and demonstrations throughout the weekend, all included with your festival admission. Explore topics ranging from ancestral cacao in the Ecuadorian Amazon and the realities of starting a coffee business to craft chocolate and festival trivia. Learn directly from experts and makers as they share their knowledge, demonstrate their craft and offer a closer look at how their products are made.
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival offers an experience the whole family can enjoy. Kids under 12 receive free admission with a ticketed adult and can get creative at our complimentary kids’ craft tables. Festival mascots Chunk & Bean will also be on-site for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities throughout the weekend. Families can even shop for Chunk & Bean plushies, children’s books and other kid-friendly items.
Whether you’re a serious chocolate lover, a coffee enthusiast, a foodie or simply looking for a fun fall outing, there’s something for everyone to see, taste, shop and enjoy.
The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition takes place November 7 & 8, 2026, at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland.
MoCo Show readers can use code MOCO10 at checkout to save 10% on online festival tickets. Grab your tickets and get ready to sip, sample and shop at one of the sweetest weekends of the fall!
Tickets and festival information are available at www.dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for much of the area with snow expected to enter the region shortly before sunrise and continue throughout the day.
Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today released the Moore-Miller administration’s FY 2025 budget proposal. The $63.1 billion plan follows a fiscally responsible framework to respond to the state’s budget challenges while making record investments in priorities that will make Maryland safer, more affordable, more competitive, and the state that serves.
Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.
Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.
Per Montgomery County: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the appointment of 16 new members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), including Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass (At-Large), who serves as chair of the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee.
Per Westfield Montgomery: “ Westfield Montgomery is celebrating the Lunar New Year on February 10, marking the year of the dragon with celebrations hosted in partnership with the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, a nonprofit organization serving Montgomery County’s diverse Chinese American community and celebrating its vibrant culture for more than 40 years.
Pittsburgh based Primanti Bros. has announced it will be opening this spring in Linthicum Heights, MD (approximately four miles from BWI Airport.) (more…)
Per the Maryland State Police: “Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit search for leads to assist with unsolved cases that may be connected to a convicted murderer, now deceased and charged of a 2006 homicide in Frederick County.
Per Montgomery County: “The Wheaton Arts Parade arts organization and Montgomery County Public Libraries have entered into a partnership that will bring free art workshops to the Wheaton Public Library […]
Montgomery County Board of Education members Ms. Shebra Evans and Ms. Brenda Wolfe recently joined Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and Councilmember Natali Fani-González to celebrate John F. Kennedy’s national PTA School of Excellence. Kennedy is one of seven schools currently being celebrated for earning this award: