Celebrities

Jon Bernthal, a Montgomery County, MD native and longtime Washington fan, recently shared a selfie he snapped of himself with Redskins legend Dexter Manley while working out at Life Time in Seven Locks in Potomac.

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Announcement

Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.

Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.


Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


News

Rockville has been named a finalist for the 2025 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, recognizing its achievements in community engagement, planning, and recreation services for cities with populations between 30,001 and 75,000.

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Maryland

Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers took effect on July 1, 2025, following legislation passed to address concerns related to noise, emissions, and health impacts. The law prohibits the use of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered blowers and vacuums on private and commercial properties, as well as by local government agencies. Violations of the ban carry a $500 fine. (more…)