Metro Transit Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual wanted in connection with an assault of a WMATA employee aboard a Metrobus in Silver Spring.
The Maryland Lottery, the state’s six casinos, sportsbooks and fantasy sports operators generated a combined $1.637 billion for state programs and services during Fiscal Year 2026, an increase of $48 million over the previous year. (more…)
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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.
Sip, Sample, and Shop
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.
See George Washington…Made of Chocolate
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.
Take a Seat at Sip & Share
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.
Bring the Family
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.
Make Your Plans for This Weekend
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.
Ice Cream Worx in Gaithersburg is inviting the community to cool off this Saturday with a special “Cones with Cops & County Fire-Rescue” event featuring free ice cream for kids and the chance to meet local first responders. (more…)
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Spirit Halloween will return to Westfield Wheaton for the 2026 Halloween season, once again taking over the former Party City space at 11006 Veirs Mill Road.
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Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
The Maryland Department of Health has expanded its Maryland Vaccine Program by adding 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers, increasing the number of locations where uninsured and underinsured adults can receive recommended vaccines at no cost. (more…)
MASTIHA has announced that it will close its Union Market location in Washington, DC, with its final day of service scheduled for Saturday, August 15.
After more than a year of construction, the newly renovated Stedwick Pool in Montgomery Village is set to officially reopen to residents on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at 12pm.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has released a new family-friendly calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, replacing the traditional month-view calendar with a simplified format designed to make important dates easier to find and understand (available below).
The Farmers’ Almanac has released its outlook for the 2026-2027 winter season, placing much of the Mid-Atlantic in a region expected to experience “coastal storms, snow, sleet, and mix.”
Prime Furniture & Mattress Gallery is coming to the former JOANN Fabrics & Crafts location at 2A Bureau Drive in Gaithersburg. (more…)
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A routine traffic stop by Gaithersburg Police recently led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man after officers discovered a loaded handgun inside his vehicle. (more…)