Announcement

Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.

The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.


Event

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.


Gaithersburg

Earlier this year we let you know that TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery will be taking over the space currently occupied by Corner Bakery in Rio. Corner Bakery’s last day of business in Rio was Thursday, February 22nd. Construction, which included the removal of the clock that was part of the Corner Bakery decor for more than 25 years, began in the early summer and now things look almost ready to go (photos below).

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Business

As 2024 winds down, we wanted to share with you some of the most-read articles of 2024. This article was originally published on October 26th, 2024, when Best Buy Gaithersburg closed its doors permanently. We’ve added reader reactions to the story below:

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Entertainment

If you were a wrestling fan growing up in Montgomery County in the 80’s and 90’s, Inside the Squared Circle (ITSC) was a program you may have made it a habit to catch each week. Back before the internet, ITSC was the only place you could hear insider and backstage information about professional wrestling. ITSC’s Massive Mike and Ernest L Stanley went one on one with the X-Man Exaire Anderson managing Stanley for the match. The card also featured former WWE wrestlers Enzo Amore and James Ellsworth. Photos from the show available below.

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Business

Erin McGoff, a Silver Spring native who graduated from Washington Christian Academy in Olney in 2013, has made the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the ‘Social Media’ category. Her popular social media advice accounts have garnered over 6 million followers across all platforms.

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Restaurants

Punta Cana Tropical Grill, a new Dominican restaurant at 9324 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, is now open. The restaurant is located in the space that was previously home to Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk and our very own Mr. MoCo stopped by this weekend to support and provide a first look (video below).

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