MCPS recently shared the news of Maya Mourshed, a student at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring, who not only shines in STEM subjects but also expresses her passion for science through her writing as a young author. Mourshed recently published her debut book, Chemistories, where she melds her fascination with science and storytelling.
A Few Cool Hardware Stores, a group of 13 employee-owned hardware stores in the DC and Baltimore metro areas, has signed a lease to take over the Gold’s Gym space […]
MCPS announced on Friday, December 13th that La Faye Howard, assistant principal at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, has been honored as the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Howard will now advance to compete for national recognition.
Why settle for a bouquet that lasts a week when you can give Mom a memory that lasts a lifetime? Join us at the Blooming Blossoms studio in Silver Spring for a Mother’s Day experience that goes beyond a traditional gift.
Our upscale, two-hour workshops are a calming escape where you’ll learn the art of floral design. We’ll guide you through creating a premium seasonal arrangement while you sip on refreshments and enjoy gourmet pastries in our relaxing, light-filled space. Sessions are available throughout the week leading up to Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day weekend. It’s the perfect way to pause, bond, and each create a gorgeous arrangement to take home.
Grab your tickets today – mom, friend, mentors, grandmothers are all welcome. Use code MOCO7 for $7.00 off your booking!
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Olney Winery, located at 52 Olney Sandy Spring Rd. in Ashton, announced in November that it would be “closed until further notice.” On Friday, an email was sent to customers confirming that Olney Winery would be closing permanently.
People’s Book is excited to announce that New York Times bestselling author, Lisa See, will be at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910) for a lively talk on June 16 at 7PM, with doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now.
A $10 ticket gains you entry, but a $40 ticket ensures you have a copy of this new historical novel to pick up at the venue. Purchase of Daughters of the Sun and Moon from People’s Book is required to enter the book signing line at the end of the talk.
In partnership with Colony Grill, come to Cabin John Village for free outdoor movies every second Friday of the month from May-October. Kids activities start at 6:30 PM with face painting and balloon twisting. All movies begin at sunset!
We are excited to kick the series off with Finding Dory on May 8, 2026.
For the first time in 15 years, Metro trains will operate in automatic mode, a move that allows the system to operate as it was originally designed. Automatic Train Operation (ATO) controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration, and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment.
A collision blocks the two left lanes of I-270N prior to exit 10 in Gaithersburg on Friday, December 13.
El Sapo Cuban Social Club at 8455 Fenton St. in Silver Spring has announced it will permanently close. The restaurant was opened in 2018 by Chef Raynold Mendizabal, who also owned Urban Butcher, which closed in 2020.
S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., age 64, Arnold, Maryland, to 18 months in federal prison, six months of home detention, and a $20,000 fine, […]
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans will open its second Montgomery County location at the upcoming North Pointe at Flower Hill, a new 16,000 SF retail and restaurant center located at 18251 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Last year, Tyson’s Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons, VA) in nearby Northern Virginia added a “twist” to your shopping experience by allowing customers to sip on their favorite alcoholic beverage while strolling throughout the mall. We stopped by for some holiday shopping and spoke with participating restaurants and customers about how it’s going.
On Thursday, December 12, Montgomery County 6D officers arrested an individual for possession of a controlled substance and a loaded handgun after finding them passed out behind the wheel at Christopher Ave and Montgomery Village Ave. (more…)