Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the fatal Germantown crash involving a stolen vehicle and young juveniles in his weekly message, calling the incident “shocking” and offering condolences to the family of 58-year-old William Vance Payne II. (more…)
The City of Rockville will temporarily shut off water service at several properties on North Washington Street, Dawson Street, North Street and Martins Lane later this month as crews complete neighborhood improvements. (more…)
Your weekend plans just got sweeter! The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition opens November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, bringing chocolate makers, coffee roasters, specialty foods, and small businesses together for two days of discovery.
Meet the makers, try something you’ve never tasted, and shop for handcrafted chocolates, freshly roasted coffee, gourmet foods, and unique gifts from across the region and beyond.
Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, stocking your coffee shelf, or choosing a treat for yourself, the festival offers a chance to discover products you won’t find on your usual grocery run. Every purchase is also an opportunity to support the small businesses behind the flavors.
Chocolate takes an unexpected form at George Washington’s Chocolate Table, featuring a large-scale sculpture of Washington on horseback by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
See the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and explore chocolate’s place in early American history. You can also shop the Collector’s Heritage Box to bring the drinking chocolate experience home.
Between shopping stops, visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for sessions and demonstrations included with festival admission.
Discover ancestral cacao from the Ecuadorian Amazon, hear what it takes to start a coffee business, explore craft chocolate, or put your knowledge to the test with Festival Trivia. It’s a chance to hear the stories behind the products and ask questions directly to makers and experts.
Kids under 12 get in free with a ticketed adult! Families can enjoy complimentary kids’ craft tables and meet festival mascots Chunk the chocolate bar and Bean the coffee cup for photos throughout the weekend. Shop from Chunk & Bean plushies and pick up a copy of their children’s book too.
Join us November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland for a weekend of chocolate, coffee, and discoveries worth taking home.
Use code MOCO10 to save 10% on online tickets. Find tickets, the vendor lineup, and festival details at dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
Ay! Mamá Taqueria is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, taking over the former Falafel Inc space next to Chick-fil-A. (more…)
Metro shared new photos and an update Sunday, August 9, showing progress on major Red Line construction underway during the two-month summer shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights. (more…)
Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
Prato is taking another step toward its projected late fall 2026 opening at 7278 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda. The Italian restaurant is scheduled for a liquor license hearing with Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services on Thursday, August 20.
A two-building industrial complex along Wilkins Avenue in Rockville has been sold for $12.3 million, according to Maryland Newsletters.
Over the last couple of months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have stood out by generating especially strong reactions from readers. Whether it was thousands of social media interactions or overwhelming interest on our website, these five quickly became some of the most talked-about openings in the area.
Taste MoCo will once again spearhead the Foodie Awards at the 2026 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, highlighting some of the best food and drinks available throughout the fairgrounds.
The historic former Silver Spring Post Office building at 8412 Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring has been sold for nearly $3 million.
Plans to redevelop the former Red Lobster property on Shady Grove Road with a new Dash In gas station and convenience store have received another key approval.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a reported shooting early Sunday morning in the Wheaton area. (more…)