Aspen Hill

If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which parking lots are the most chaotic, confusing or downright difficult to navigate. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated look at some of Montgomery County’s worst parking lots, in no particular order.

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Announcement

Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.

Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.


Event

October 10 & 11, 2026

The MoCo Epic is a festival celebrating mountain biking, natural surface trails, and the community that makes this region a great place to ride! 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the MoCo Epic.


News

The Philly cheesesteak from SOKO Butcher in Takoma Park has earned a spot on The Washington Post’s list of the “40 Essential Dishes of D.C.,” highlighting standout selections from restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

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Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Streamside Apartments at 422 N. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg on Saturday morning for a carbon monoxide incident that resulted in 12 people being transported to area hospitals. (more…)


DMV

Major construction on the Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights will conclude this weekend, wrapping up nine weeks of work that began July 6.

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Restaurants

Ruan Thai, a longtime family-owned restaurant in Wheaton that won the Taste MoCo tournament for “Best Thai Restaurant” has been named one of “The Best Cheap Eats Around the DC Area” by Washingtonian. (more…)