Events

The City of Rockville has rescheduled its annual Equipment Show for Friday, June 13 at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, offering a free, family-friendly event featuring city vehicles, demonstrations, and public works exhibits. The event is part of the city’s recognition of National Public Works Week, celebrating the essential services and professionals that support community infrastructure and safety.

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Education

Governor Wes Moore visited Longfields Elementary School in Prince George’s County to highlight the impact of instructional coaching on improving student outcomes and supporting educators, particularly in underserved communities. The visit emphasized the success of Longfields’ coaching model, which has led to notable academic gains, and aligns with the state’s new Academic Excellence Program aimed at boosting literacy and math scores statewide.

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Arts

Olney Theatre Center has announced three free community events this summer: a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 featuring a live concert by Kanysha Williams, the Konvenience Festival on July 12 celebrating Korean culture, and SummerFest on July 27 with performances, workshops, and a drag showcase. Each event will also include local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities, with more details available at olneytheatre.org/community (more…)


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Beyond MoCo

Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott announced a coordinated response to a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill that occurred Wednesday in Baltimore’s Harbor East, traced to a Johns Hopkins Hospital facility, with cleanup efforts ongoing and traffic impacts expected. (more…)


Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Kate Stewart, other Councilmembers, and State and local officials joined together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the 6th District Police Station on June 2. The new Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) station replaces an outdated facility with a new, sustainably designed, energy-efficient building. It is located at 222 Paramount Park Drive in Gaithersburg and serves the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities. (more…)


Entertainment

In this article we take a look at five upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts within the last couple of months. Today we’re going to highlight the five (in no particular order) that have generated the most buzz in the last few months in terms of views, likes, and shares:

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