Per MCPS: “Sixteen Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year scholarships from the Posse Foundation. The Posse program identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential that may have been overlooked by traditional college selection processes. (more…)
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Cheryl McCally sentenced defendant, Dr. James Michael Ryan, 50, of Clarksburg, to 45 years in prison.
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.
Sprouts has set the dates for its Grand Opening weekend and celebration. The store’s first Montgomery County location at 15793 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville will be hosting a three day event that will include plenty of promotions and even a party. Full schedule, and a preview video, below:
When Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Scott Goldstein stepped down earlier this year after 8 years leading the department, John Kinsley was named Interim Chief. Kinsley officially retired on December 31st, 2023.
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.
Sam Howell will start the final game of the Washington Commanders’ 2023 season, JP Finlay reported earlier today. He also stated that this will be the first time Washington has had the same quarterback start every game since Kirk Cousins did it in 2017.
High School seniors are invited to participate in the regional “on-the-spot” admissions event on Jan. 11 from 6pm- 8pm at Seneca Valley High School.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center has put out a map showing the probability of exceeding “Winter Storm Warning” criteria for the area.
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Winter Restaurant Week from Monday, January 15, through Sunday, January 21. Several Montgomery County restaurants will also be participating in the event.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Care Support Services (CCSS) presented the first Early Care and Education Excellence Awards to eight individuals selected from more than 250 nomination submissions.
Note: A GoFundMe has been started for the family of Daniela Pineda, who was killed in the crash. (more…)