News

We are beyond thrilled to announce that 4-year-old Michael Girgis from Montgomery County is one of the youngest pianists to perform twice at the legendary stage of Carnegie Hall!

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Announcement

GAITHERSBURG, MD.: Fit Club, a boutique personal training studio specializing in 15 minute adaptive resistance strength training, has officially opened its second location in the Kentlands at 60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg. The new studio brings Fit Club’s personalized, coach-led training to residents of Kentlands, Lakelands and the surrounding Gaithersburg community.

Fit Club offers one-on-one ultra effective and efficient strength training sessions built around each client’s goals, schedule and fitness level. Every session is led by a certified trainer in a private, focused setting that suits beginners and experienced athletes alike. Fit Club’s state-of-the-art adaptive resistance technology adjusts in real time to your ability, so each movement is controlled, efficient, and tailored to you. This is strength training built for real life. No crowded gym floor. No long hours at the gym. No guesswork. Just personalized coaching in a comfortable private studio.


Event

“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”

Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.


Germantown

Biryani Grill is coming to the Germantown Commons shopping center, taking over the former Cafe Hong Kong space at 13038 Middlebrook Road. The restaurant, which already operates locations in Aldie, Ashburn, and Chantilly, Virignia, will bring a menu centered on traditional Indian cuisine. (more…)


MCDOT

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin has been elected chair of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC), a regional body that oversees safety for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s rail system. (more…)


DC Sports

A Montgomery County native could be headed back to the DMV in a big way. Over the last few months, Commanders.com has been spotlighting one mock draft each week, breaking down how potential picks could fit in Washington. In the latest feature, draft analyst Matt Miller mapped out all of the team’s selections in a full seven-round mock, including a notable local connection at the top.

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