Bethesda

After months of anticipation, Sense of Thai has officially opened its first Maryland location at Westbard Square in Bethesda.

The new restaurant is located at 5314 Zenith Overlook, Suites #3 and #4, and brings the popular Northern Virginia-based concept across the Potomac for the first time.


Rockville

This June, Rockville is inviting everyone to the table. From June 1 – 30, 2026, Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is bringing back Explore Rockville: Global Bites, a month-long celebration of food, culture, and community. The campaign encourages diners to explore Rockville restaurants and submit receipts to support local nonprofits and earn chances to win prizes. (more…)


MoCo Government

Montgomery County has secured more than $8.3 million in state funding to support 20 clean energy and energy efficiency projects aimed at reducing operating costs, improving emergency preparedness, and modernizing public facilities. (more…)


Community

For many longtime Montgomery County residents, Putt-Putt on Rollins Avenue was a rite of passage. Whether it was birthday parties, first dates, arcade games, or friendly mini-golf rivalries, the Rockville attraction created memories for generations before closing in 2002.

Today, Qdoba occupies part of the former site, while the neighboring Rollins Ridge apartment community had taken the old Putt-Putt property’s address. But located inside the apartment complex is a surprising piece of local history that many residents didn’t know is still around.


Beyond MoCo

Maryland State Police are renewing their appeal for information as the second anniversary of the murder of 10-year-old Tyron Colbert Jr. approaches. Investigators, along with the FBI and Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore, are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.

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