The City of Rockville is seeking volunteers to help seniors and individuals with disabilities clear snow from driveways and walkways this winter. (more…)
Dill Dinkers Announces New Owners for Three Current Maryland Clubs, Eyes Seven More Across the State
Dill Dinkers, the Maryland-founded indoor pickleball company, has announced a change in ownership for three of its original locations, including clubs in Rockville and North Bethesda, along with plans for additional expansion across the state.
If you’ve ever dropped your car at the dealership and then spent the next week calling for updates, you’re not alone. A lot of Montgomery County drivers are looking for a simpler option.
AMPM Automotive in Rockville has been taking care of local cars since 2010 and is still family owned. That means you’re dealing with the same faces every visit, not a rotating staff. They’re also CARFAX Top-Rated with a 4.7-star rating and more than 570 Google reviews.
Most of the auto repair work they do — maintenance, brakes, diagnostics, alignments — is finished the same day. Instead of playing phone tag, they send text and photo updates so you can see what’s going on before you say yes.
They stand behind the work with a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty on parts and labor. If your car isn’t running, they can pick it up and tow it to the shop. Towing is free within 10 miles when AMPM does the repair.
They also run a multipoint inspection on every vehicle that comes in so you can catch small issues early. Maryland State Inspections are available too.
Every customer is automatically enrolled in their rewards program. You earn rewards on the services you have done and can use that balance toward future work.
They also give every customer a digital glove box — an online page for each vehicle where you can see your full service history, any work that was recommended but not done yet, and what’s coming due next. It’s handy before a road trip or when you’re deciding whether to fix something or sell the car.
The waiting area is clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks. They also offer a military discount. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.
You’ll find AMPM Automotive at 11800 Coakley Circle in Rockville for auto repair. Call 301-822-4694 or book online if you want to skip the dealership wait.
More than 2,100 people across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area took advantage of free rides home during Halloween weekend, helping reduce the number of potentially impaired drivers on local roads.
Light Up the Lakefront will return to rio in Gaithersburg on Saturday, December 5, bringing an evening of holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, and an eight-minute professional fireworks show over the lake. The free event will take place from 4pm to 7pm, with fireworks scheduled to begin at 7pm.
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.
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Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
Montgomery County-based menswear brand Collars & Co. is expected to return to ABC’s “Shark Tank” on Wednesday, November 11, marking its third appearance on the popular business reality show. The upcoming update segment comes exactly four years after founder Justin Baer first appeared on the show in 2022.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring authentic Greek food, holiday shopping, handmade gifts, and more than 20 vendors. The event is organized by the church’s Ladies Philoptochos Society and is free to attend.
Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg has been named Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, adding another national honor to a growing list of accolades for the Montgomery County dining destination. A video of the experience can be seen below.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers are on the scene of a collision involving a reportedly stolen vehicle in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Route 29 (Colesville Road) in White Oak.
The National Weather Service’s (NWS) Weather Prediction Center (WPC) is monitoring the potential for a storm system to bring snow to portions of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, including much of Maryland and Virginia, late next week and into the weekend of November 13-15.
MCPS has shared that ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named among 50 schools nationwide to receive Youth Service America’s (YSA) 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service Learning recognition, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to student service learning, civic engagement, and community involvement.
The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is considering a new pilot program that would allow residents to park their vehicles overnight at select parks and recreation facilities for a fee. According to Grace Yang of MVF, proposal is intended to provide additional parking options for residents by making use of existing parking spaces during overnight hours.