Back to School Block Party for Middle and High Schoolers on Sept. 27
Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe will host a “Back to School Block Party” for middle and high school students on Friday, Sept. 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the BlackRock… Read More
Arts/Entertainment
Gaithersburg Arts Barn Mental Health Exhibit Invites You to Take a Seat
Upon entering the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, you’re greeted by a plethora of chairs, all varying in color, texture and shape. However, these chairs aren’t just for sitting on or admiring.… Read More
Gaithersburg Opens 30th Park in Honor of Historic Site
Correction: The original story stated that the park was named after a nearby historic black community named Pleasant View. The park is in fact named after the historic Pleasant View… Read More
Sept 13-15 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
From Sept. 13-15, enjoy entertainment, education, and community spirit with these nine exciting events across the county. Friday, September 13 Play Day in the Park From 11 a.m.-noon, toddlers can… Read More
Montgomery College Inicia el Jueves la Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Montgomery College celebrará a la comunidad hispana el jueves 12 de septiembre con el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de 5 a 7:30 p.m. en el Centro de… Read More
Montgomery College Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Thursday
Montgomery College will celebrate the Hispanic community on Thursday, Sept. 12 with the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Cultural Arts Center, Theater 1. This year’s celebration… Read More
Cabin John Native Jon Bernthal Wins First Emmy for ‘The Bear’
Actor Jon Bernthal has garnered high praise for his guest role as Michael “Mikey” Berzatto in The Bear. Now he has the hardware to back it up. On Sunday, Bernthal… Read More
Black Author Book Festival to Celebrate Literature, Culture on Sept. 14
The Black Author Book Festival is set to bring together literature lovers and culture enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery. This… Read More
Valdés Headlines Slate of Bands Carrying On Tradition at 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Six hours of music and dancing Saturday highlighted the 20th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival, which featured Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés. Valdés, 82, and his modern Afro-Cuban jazz… Read More
Silver Spring Man Claims State Record for 38 Pound Grouper
Jian Feng Li, of Silver Spring, caught a 38-pound yellowedge grouper, enabling him to claim the Maryland state record. Li was on an Ocean City charter boat in the Atlantic… Read More
Students Honor James Baldwin With Poetry, Drama Performances at Strathmore
Students paid tribute to James Baldwin’s legacy with poetry and dramatic performances Saturday at the Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda. Last month, the writer and civil rights activist would… Read More
13-Time Grammy Winner Chucho Valdés Headlines Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sept. 7
13-time Grammy winning Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés will headline this year’s Silver Spring Jazz Festival. The Chucho Valdés Quartet will go on at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, the… Read More