Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich welcomed a federal judge’s decision to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit challenging the County’s firearms legislation, Expedited Bill 23-26. (more…)
Your weekend plans just got sweeter! The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition opens November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, bringing chocolate makers, coffee roasters, specialty foods, and small businesses together for two days of discovery.
Meet the makers, try something you’ve never tasted, and shop for handcrafted chocolates, freshly roasted coffee, gourmet foods, and unique gifts from across the region and beyond.
Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, stocking your coffee shelf, or choosing a treat for yourself, the festival offers a chance to discover products you won’t find on your usual grocery run. Every purchase is also an opportunity to support the small businesses behind the flavors.
Chocolate takes an unexpected form at George Washington’s Chocolate Table, featuring a large-scale sculpture of Washington on horseback by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
See the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and explore chocolate’s place in early American history. You can also shop the Collector’s Heritage Box to bring the drinking chocolate experience home.
Between shopping stops, visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for sessions and demonstrations included with festival admission.
Discover ancestral cacao from the Ecuadorian Amazon, hear what it takes to start a coffee business, explore craft chocolate, or put your knowledge to the test with Festival Trivia. It’s a chance to hear the stories behind the products and ask questions directly to makers and experts.
Kids under 12 get in free with a ticketed adult! Families can enjoy complimentary kids’ craft tables and meet festival mascots Chunk the chocolate bar and Bean the coffee cup for photos throughout the weekend. Shop from Chunk & Bean plushies and pick up a copy of their children’s book too.
Join us November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland for a weekend of chocolate, coffee, and discoveries worth taking home.
Use code MOCO10 to save 10% on online tickets. Find tickets, the vendor lineup, and festival details at dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
The Square in Rockville will host its annual Christmas tree lighting celebration on Friday, December 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring live entertainment, ice skating, photos with Santa and a new holiday market. The event will be emceed by The MoCoShow’s very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis. (more…)
The Takoma Park Police Department collected 347 pounds of unwanted and expired medication during the nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
When I moved back to the D.C. area after several years in New York, I found myself rebuilding a social circle. Friends had moved away or settled into different routines, and finding a few guys to hang out with took more effort than I remembered.
That experience led me to start Choros. We first launched in DC about a year ago, bringing small groups of guys together around shared interests. The enthusiasm convinced me there were plenty of other men looking for the same thing: good company, reliable plans, and people they could keep getting to know.
Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
Montgomery County has secured federal Opportunity Zone designations for 10 census tracts, including areas in Germantown, Rockville, Wheaton, White Oak and Takoma Park, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. (more…)
Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) claiming the top two positions in the state and placing eight schools among the top 25 (top 25 rankings below).
The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center has issued an updated outlook (released Monday, Nov. 9th) for a storm system expected to develop later this week, with the latest guidance showing a decreasing threat of snow for lower-elevation areas, including D.C., most of Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday evening in the area of Norbeck Road and Clara Downey Avenue. (more…)
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating 27-year-old Adil Shoja, who was reported missing from Montgomery Village. (more…)
A total of 323 firearms were turned in during a gun buyback event held Saturday, November 7, at RedGate Park in Rockville. (more…)
Potomac Pizza, which operates three Montgomery County locations in Chevy Chase, Potomac and Rockville, has announced that it will permanently close its College Park restaurant on Friday, December 18, 2026, after nine years of serving the community. (more…)