Study: Maryland Ranks 6th Most Patriotic State
With the 4th of July right around the corner, Wallethub has released a study on the most patriotic states in the country. Maryland ranked 6th overall with a total score… Read More
Arts/Entertainment
A Guide to Montgomery Nature: the Glenstone Museum
As summer arrives, the outdoors become the premier place to be on the weekends. Montgomery County is home to over 400 parks and more than 250 miles of trails, according… Read More
July 4 Swimming Pool Tickets Available for Pre-Purchase
Montgomery County Recreation is allowing residents to pre-purchase tickets to their seven outdoor pools at a discounted rate of $5 per person for Monday, July 4. A maximum of 10… Read More
Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, June 24-26. Friday, June 24 Pride on the Field: The Montgomery County… Read More
Thursday Night Concerts Return to Silver Spring
County residents can prepare to grab their dancing shoes as the free “Silver Spring Thursday Night Concerts” series will start up again this week. The concerts will take place at… Read More
Chapelle Defers Having Duke Ellington Theater Being Named in his Honor
Stand-up comedian and actor Dave Chappelle surprised the audience at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, his alma mater, when he declined the theater be named after him. His… Read More
Los Fuegos Artificiales del 4 de Julio Están de Regreso Después de una Pausa de Dos Años
El condado de Montgomery está de regreso a sus festividades, previas a la pandemia, del 4 de Julio con fuegos artificiales en Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg y Rockville. “Es genial poder… Read More
Juneteenth Celebration Showcases ‘Black Montgomery County In Its Authentic Self’
On Saturday, the local community gathered for Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration. “Today you’re going to see, then, Black Montgomery County in its authentic self,” said Jim Stowe, director of… Read More
Explore Montgomery History at Heritage Days
The 23rd annual Heritage Days Weekend will occur this week from June 25-26, providing residents of all ages with various programs to enrich their understanding of the county’s history. This… Read More
Crowds Enjoy Music, Dancing on a Beautiful Day at Silver Spring Blues Festival
The 13th Silver Spring Blues Festival featured great sounds, plenty of dancing and a lot of good blues all day Saturday in Downtown Silver Spring. “Lotta good music being made… Read More
Community Gathers for Juneteenth Celebration in Germantown
Residents joined Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth celebration Saturday at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This is the first year Juneteenth is both a national and county paid holiday.… Read More
Silver Spring Library Renamed for Brigadier General McGee
One day after Brigadier General Charles McGee was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, the Silver Spring Library officially was renamed in his memory. The… Read More