Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s will open on June 30th at 838 Friedens Church Rd. in Mount Crawford, VA. It will be located at the exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg, just over 125 miles and roughly two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. The opening date was shared by the official social media page of Rockingham County, VA.
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!
MCPS has announced that Douglas Rivera is this year’s High School Counselor of the Year. According to MCPS, Rivera is entering his 10th year as a school counselor at MCPS, where he continually exemplifies commitment and passion for student success.
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.
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Montgomery County Executive and County Council released a statement condemning the politically motivated shootings in Minnesota, expressing solidarity with the victims and calling for the rejection of political violence.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in supporting a veteran’s legal challenge to ensure full G.I. Bill education benefits and the ability to transfer them to family members, in line with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Native American Dancers at Peerless Rockville, courtesy heritagemontgomery.org
The 26th annual Heritage Days festival will take place June 28–29 from noon to 4 p.m., offering free access to historic and cultural sites across Montgomery County with exhibits, tours, live music, and family activities.
On Friday, Maryland officials and stakeholders convened for a roundtable to address the potential impacts of over $1 trillion in proposed federal budget cuts, which could significantly reduce Medicaid, health insurance, and SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders.
Silver Diner has just opened its new 1,581 square-foot pergola for outdoor dining at Silver Diner RIO (9811 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg). The structure now features a louvered roof and walls equipped with a retracting window and roof system.
Pura Vida Miami, which has emerged as a prominent wellness-driven café chain, is planning to open its first Maryland location. According to The Burn, Pura Vida will be opening its first DC-area location in Fairfax, VA, with its first Maryland location coning to Potomac’s Cabin John Village shopping center.