Per Montgomery County: “The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) has experienced three unrelated deaths of incarcerated individuals within a very short period. First and foremost, we extend our condolences to the families on their loss. The following is a brief synopsis of each these incidents with preliminary information based on the facts that we know at this time.
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its “2023 Year in Review” video showcasing a year of dedication, progress and environmental stewardship. (more…)
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.
Shoppers in Germantown (18066 Mateny Rd.), the last remaining Shoppers in Montgomery County, has put a new store policy into effect that does not allow anyone under 18 in the store without a parent/guardian above 21 years old on school days.
Ann Taylor Factory is opening a new store in Federal Plaza on Rockville Pike. Founded in 1993, “Ann Taylor Factory offers unique, high-quality designs at an incredible value including suits, dresses, tops, pants, accessories and so much more in over 100 stores nationwide.”
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
Back in April we let you know that TJ Maxx, the discount department store that sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, and home décor would be one of Burtonsville Crossing’s new tenants in the revamped shopping center. Signage is now up at the upcoming location.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) has shared that there were 13 road closures during the storm this past Tuesday, with additional storms coming this evening.
One Medical, a membership-based primary care practice, is coming to North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. It will be occupying a 5,133 SF space on the corner of Meeting St. and Rockville Pike, in the newest Pike & Rose building (915 Meeting St).
Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate a commercial armed robbery on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Shalla restaurant in the 8000 block of Sligo Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them
Update: All lanes now open on New Hampshire Avenue (MD-650) near Overlook Drive.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 10300blk New Hampshire Ave, near Overlook Dr, in Hillandale on Friday, January 12 for the report of a house fire. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is inviting the public to a virtual community meeting to discuss proposed improvements to Maplewood Alta-Vista Local Park in Bethesda.