People’s Book Opens New Chapter for Takoma Park
When Megan and Matt Bormet moved to Takoma Park a few years ago, they looked forward to visiting the local bookstore. But they were shocked to discover there wasn’t one.… Read More
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Parades Mark County Celebrations for the Fourth
Municipalities across Montgomery County host a number of Fourth of July parades. Check the list for one near you. Takoma Park: Takoma Park’s parade starts on Tuesday at 10 a.m.… Read More
Olney Restaurant Stages Cheesesteak Eating Contest for the 4th
While most people will celebrate Independence Day with barbeques, parades, and firework shows, one lucky person has the chance to celebrate by winning a year’s supply of cheesesteaks. Brew Belly,… Read More
Mujer de Silver Spring Reclama Premio de Lotería de Maryland de $1 Millón
Una mujer de Silver Spring visitó la sede de la lotería de Maryland en Baltimore esta semana para reclamar su premio. Maryland permite que los ganadores de la lotería permanezcan… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Claims $1 Million Maryland Lottery Prize
A Silver Spring resident is the third Marylander this year to win a $1 million second-tier jackpot playing Mega Millions. The 61-year-old sales associate visited Maryland lottery headquarters in Baltimore… Read More
5 Local Wineries to Visit This Summer
Take a quick escape within Montgomery County this summer at one of these wineries. Windridge Vineyards 15700 Darnestown Road, Darnestown, MD Windridge Vineyards offers a little something for everybody. Visitors… Read More
Wheaton’s TGIF Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 7
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center and the Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District are teaming up to present the TGIF Summer Concert Series. The weekly concert series begins Friday, July 7.… Read More
Wheaton and Germantown Host Festivities for the 4th
For residents looking for a way to enjoy the All -American holiday, Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks celebrate Independence Day with two events – on Saturday, July 1, and… Read More
Protesters For Glen Echo Park Desegregation Join Juneteenth Event
Community leaders and change-makers commemorated Juneteenth through the county’s own local history at Glen Echo Park. It was 63 years ago when Howard University students and Jewish residents came together… Read More
Hola Montgomery Gana 5 Premios Emmy
Hola Montgomery, la plataforma en español de Montgomery Community Media (MCM) ganó cinco premios Emmy en la 65.ª entrega de los premios Emmy celebrada en el Bethesda North Marriott, el… Read More
Inspired by Family, In The Heights Actor Finds Early Success
Mateo Ferro is a first-generation Colombian-American actor, singer, and rapper born in Silver Spring. Mateo visited MCM’s studios recently to discuss his career and his most recent song inspired by… Read More
3rd Annual Pride in the Plaza Mixes Fun, Music, Information
Brightly-colored clothing and multiple organizations distributing information about support groups and medical assistance for members of the LGBTQ+ community highlighted Silver Spring’s Pride in the Plaza event Sunday. Music, speakers,… Read More