NASCAR’s 15-time Most Popular Driver and winner of two Daytona 500s, Dale Earnhardt Jr., once again shouted out MoCo’s very own Butler’s Orchard in Germantown.
The Big Dill, which describes itself as the “#1 Pickle Party in the World”, returns to Power Plant Live! at 34 Market Pl in Baltimore on September 20th and 21st.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety and Transportation & Environment Committees will meet on July 21 to review the 2024 police statistical data, a $1.9 million supplemental appropriation for the Fire and Rescue Service, and the Planning Board’s draft 2025 technical update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways. (more…)
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
The Washington Commanders officially dropped the “Redskins” moniker in 2020 amid public pressure and concerns that the name was offensive to Native Americans. They played as the Washington Football Team for two seasons before rebranding as the Washington Commanders in 2022. The current owner, Josh Harris, has stated there are no plans to revert to the old name, but that hasn’t stopped President Donald Trump from weighing in, stating this morning that a change back to Redskins should occur “IMMEDIATELY.”
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
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Yelp has released its list of the top 50 Fried Chicken spots in the U.S. and Canada, according to Yelp Elites. One Maryland restaurant, Ekiben, made it onto the list– coming in ranked 4th in all of the U.S. and Canada. Ekiben was co-founder by a graduate of Quince Orchard High School.
Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the names of our local high schools? While some origins are widely known, others hold fascinating historical details. We’ve delved into the names of the current MCPS high schools to uncover their fascinating origins. Originally published in 2018.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle collision early this morning in the 14900 block of McKnew Road near Silver Ash Court in Burtonsville. The incident involved a vehicle striking a parked car and subsequently rolling onto its side.
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Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at 6:58 AM on Sunday to a two-car collision at Colesville Rd and University Blvd E in Silver Spring.
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Update: Miniso has just closed its Montgomery Mall location
has signed on to open its newest location at 12266F Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza. The store, which has put up coming soon signage, will be located between Tiger Sugar and Fulton Bank– near Torchy’s Tacos.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) released a statement welcoming a federal judge’s decision for its lawsuit against MCPS to proceed. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby has ruled that certain claims within the lawsuit alleging violations of teachers’ First Amendment rights may proceed, while dismissing the employment discrimination claims.
Ocean City, Maryland, is set to host its inaugural Rising Tides Festival on November 22, 2025, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Presented by Ocean City Tourism, this event is promising to blend soulful jams, timeless hits, and exciting activities, all infused with the spirit of the beach.