On the same day of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations protesting the Trump administration, the community of Poolesville gathered together to celebrate love and acceptance at their second annual Pride… Read More
The second annual Poolesville Pride Fest on June 14 will celebrate LGBTQ+ acceptance with musical performances, local businesses, and family activities. The event, organized by Poolesville Pride—a social club for… Read More
From Oct. 4-6, enjoy a weekend filled with entertainment, education, and community spirit across nine exciting events happening throughout the county. Friday, October 4 She Persisted Glen Echo Presented by… Read More
County councilmembers approved an agritourism zoning measure Tuesday to allow overnight stays at farms in the county’s Agricultural Reserve and rural areas. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 24-02 allows campground use… Read More
Earlier this year Councilmember Natalie Fani-Gonzalez introduced a bill to help develop “agritourism” in the western county’s Ag Reserve. The bill would allow for overnight outdoor stays at farms that… Read More
The Mid-Atlantic Antiques Festival, which occurs twice yearly, will return to Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville for its Spring 2024 edition. Held the weekend of Apr. 27-28, the festival… Read More
The county’s planning board supports a zoning change that would allow overnight stays on farms. During a council public hearing Tuesday, Planning Board Chair Artie Harris said the opportunity to… Read More
Councilmembers are considering a zoning update that would allow those involved with agritourism businesses in the county to invite guests for overnight stays on their farms. Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced… Read More
The county’s 34th annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale takes place Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23. The Farm Tour offers opportunities to pick fresh flowers and produce, meet… Read More
In 1980, the Montgomery County Council set aside more than 90 thousand acres in the northwest part of the county to ensure the existence of farmland and rural space. New… Read More
The newly formed County Council District 7 elected its first representative Dawn Luedtke on Nov. 8. Luedtke’s district covers a diverse landscape from semi urban areas like Montgomery Village and… Read More
The Sierra Club of Maryland Chapter and Montgomery County group is urging residents to email councilmembers to support a resolution that would allow the construction of solar panel systems on… Read More