Gibran Hamdan, the First Person of Pakistani Descent to Play in the NFL, Attended Churchill High School
Gibran Hamdan was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft, making him the first person of Pakistani descent to play in the league (his mother is Pakistani and his father is Palestinian).
State Named Roads in Montgomery County
In Washington, D.C. there is a road named for all 50 States in the Union. Due to Montgomery County being on the border of DC, some of these roads extend into MoCo.
Hidden Gems: Wagging Tails Thrift Store and The Museum of Obsolete Technology in Rockville
Visit their website for information on how you can donate items and support The Montgomery County Humane Society.
Olney’s “Jogging Santa”
Olney residents looking for some holiday spirit as this rough year comes to a close may be lucky enough to spot distance runner Stephen “Santa Steve” Schreurs jogging down the street, Santa Claus style.
John F. Kennedy’s Time in Montgomery County
It’s spring of 1960 and the democratic candidates are campaigning for the presidential election. Most candidates are putting a focus on Maryland — a state that doesn’t gain much attention in today’s elections — but John F. Kennedy planned to make the most of his time in Maryland.
Champions Sports Bar Offering Free Thanksgiving Day Meals to First 100 People to Arrive
Champion’s Sports Bar in Silver Spring will be providing meals to families in need tomorrow from 12-4pm
MoCo’s First Jollibee Opening Date Pushed Back
Back in March we let you know that Jollibee was making its way to MoCo with its first Maryland location in Wheaton Mall.
The Story Behind the Madonna on the Trail Statue in Downtown Bethesda
The Madonna on the Trail statues were dedicated to the spirit of the pioneer woman of the United States during the 19th Century. Dwarfed by high rises in Bethesda, the statue stands 18 feet tall and is located at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Montgomery Avenue.
Rio Fire Lounge Opens Tomorrow, 11/25
Seating is reduced from its max capacity due to social distancing protocols and the fire lounge will be open daily from dusk until 10 pm.
Tastee Diner
National Jukebox Day comes around every year– November 25th, and one of the only places you’ll find a jukebox is in a diner. So, in honor of National Jukebox Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most famous diners in Montgomery County: Tastee Diner.
Kyoto Matcha Celebrates its 1st Anniversary with Discounts
Kyoto Matcha, a matcha and dessert-focused restaurant in Rockville Town Center, is celebrating its 1 year anniversary!