Ekó House, located at 150 Gibbs St. in Rockville Town Square, will be closing on Sunday, January 14th. The restaurant took over the space that was previously home to Bar Louie and has been open for approximately two years. Per their statement, shared via the restaurant’s social media, they will be looking for a new space to continue operating. Full statement below:
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood will be open for adoptions seven days a week beginning Sunday, Jan 14.
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.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement that warns of “hazardous conditions” in the greater Baltimore/Washington region this evening. The full statement can be seen below:
In a Tuesday afternoon update by the National Weather Service, Hugh Wind Warnings have been issued for a lot of the area.
Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
Governor Moore has declared a State of Preparedness in Maryland due to a high impact weather system that is set to impact the area today into Wednesday.
Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that are coming soon to Germantown, MD (and nearby in Clarksburg).
The International Salute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Mar6n Luther King Jr. has selected the 2nd Century Project for the Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Potomac, Md., to receive the 2024 Legacy Award for Civic Engagement and Community Impact.
MCPS Schools are CODE BLUE for Tuesday, Jan. 9., due to expected dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and significant rainfall which may cause widespread flooding and power outages.