North Potomac-based Casa Blanca Creations recently brought its signature holiday style to Los Angeles, creating a festive winter wonderland for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco as part of a high profile collaboration led by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss. The project marked a major milestone for the immersive designer holiday boutique, showcasing how a local Montgomery County concept is now reaching the highest levels of celebrity events.
Construction is continuing to move forward at Whip Clean’s upcoming Gaithersburg car wash, with the company sharing a progress update on social media showing the building starting to take shape at the Festival at Muddy Branch Shopping Center. Whip Clean is still aiming for a Spring 2026 opening.
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Neighboring Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announced this past week that it is launching a classroom camera pilot program in select specialized program classrooms, a move that may draw interest from families and educators in surrounding school systems, including Montgomery County. The pilot represents a limited, grant funded effort focused on safety, transparency, and support in specific learning environments.
In Clarksburg, one resident is quietly spreading holiday magic and bringing smiles to families throughout the community.
Curry Z is a proud, family-owned casual dining destination located in Germantown, Maryland, that brings vibrant Halal culinary traditions to the local community. Led by Chef Sushil Sah—who, as you might know, previously served as head chef and owner at Le Mirch in Washington, D.C.—our kitchen crafts an exceptional blend of authentic Indian and Nepali recipes with classic American favorites. Guests can savor rich, slow-cooked curries, aromatic biryanis, and delicately handcrafted momos alongside inventive comfort items like Philly cheesesteaks, loaded fries, and fusion burgers. We also feature customizable wraps and build-your-own bowls that cater to busy lifestyles while maintaining uncompromising flavor and freshness. Every dish reflects our dedication to hospitality, quality ingredients, and deep cultural heritage, whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch or ordering carryout and delivery for a family dinner at home. We welcome everyone to experience our warm service and explore a delicious menu built around passion and tradition. If you are interested in any catering, we offer that as well! Just give us a call!
The Big Flea come to the Fredericksburg Expo Center Aug. 15th – 16th!
August 15th (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their January 2026 calendar of events and meetings.
Montgomery County Government and the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation have announced the selection of 55 early-stage companies to receive grants through the County’s Technology Innovation and Founders Funds program, a competitive initiative designed to support technology commercialization and help local startups grow.
The Maryland Department of Transportation has awarded $500,000 in grants to support 40 small businesses impacted by ongoing Purple Line construction, continuing an effort aimed at helping locally owned businesses remain operational during the multi-year project.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a licensed dentist and owner of Perry Hall Family Dental in Nottingham, MD, pleaded guilty to narcotics distribution and improper prescribing of controlled substances and was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but one day suspended, followed by probation.
PetWellClinic, a veterinary care provider, has permanently closed its Pike & Rose location at 11802 Rockville Pike, Suite D (h/t pike.and.rozay on Instgram). The walk-in vet opened in October 2022. (more…)
The Potomac estate formerly owned by Dan and Tanya Snyder has sold at auction for $13.3 million, nearly 36 million less than originally listed for, according to a report by Biz Journals.
Signage is up for a new Dollar Tree at 20906 Frederick Road, Suite A, in Germantown. The store is located in the former Staples space, which closed in August. (more…)