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Rockville Town Square's outdoor ice rink reopens this Sunday for the season, Montgomery County breaks donation record with 334 bikes collected for residents in need, La Baguette Antojitos brings a pastry-and-taco combo to downtown Rockville, Oktoberfest returns to Gaithersburg's Kentlands this Sunday with free Bavarian fun, Marriott trains eight MCPS culinary teachers at their Test Kitchen...

Song Dog Farm Distillery holds its grand opening this Sunday in Boyds with award-winning bourbon and free tastings, Gaithersburg's 32nd Oktoberfest takes over the Kentlands with 30,000 expected attendees, Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang soup dumpling restaurant opens at Montgomery Mall, three Montgomery County schools earn Blue Ribbon honors, and Olney Boys & Girls Club heads toward record...

A Kentlands bar crawl raised nearly $1,500 for foster kids over the weekend, Chicken Basket celebrates 47 years in Olde Towne Gaithersburg this Thursday, Falafel Inc brings its award-winning falafel and refugee support mission to downtown Silver Spring, and Quince Orchard football extends their winning streak to 18 games with a dominant victory over Churchill. Your daily dose of good news from Mon...

Taste of Bethesda drew huge crowds with perfect weather this past Saturday, Palacio De Perú brings authentic Peruvian cuisine to Montgomery Village, Eden West opens soon in Silver Spring with West African flavors, Gaithersburg native Jordan Addison catches game-winning touchdown for the Vikings in London, and Active Aging Week offers classes and events through Sunday at county rec centers. Your da...

Montgomery County has a packed weekend ahead with Taste of Bethesda Saturday, Takoma Park Street Festival Sunday, plus Leech Woods Haunted Trail opens Friday night. Two new food spots are opening—Ba Le Sandwiches in Rockville and Falafel Inc. in Silver Spring—a local biotech just scored $50 million for cancer research, and a Montgomery College student's "Eric's ID Law" is now hel...

Wheaton's Arts Festival celebrated diversity last weekend, Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang soup dumplings opened at Westfield Montgomery, Fire & Rescue hosts Trunk or Treat October 29th in Gaithersburg, Call Your Mother Deli construction begins in Bethesda, Diamond and Wilson Wims Elementary named Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools, plus the fun history of America's first TV broadcast from Wh...

Maryland's oldest active EMT appears on Kelly Clarkson Show today, Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang opens at Westfield Montgomery today, Taste of Bethesda returns Saturday, two Wootton High grads star in CBS's hit show Ghosts, Montgomery County high schools dominate state rankings with Poolesville at #1, Commas Food Hall opens in Silver Spring, three MoCo cities ranked best in America, and P...

Friday brings major childcare support that sets kids up for lifelong success, plus beloved local spots reopening and weekend events worth your time. Research shows early education investments pay dividends for decades. Your daily dose of what's getting better in Montgomery County. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at  TapYourNews.com

Montgomery County Police seek help finding two missing residents while beloved Silver Spring shop cat comes home after two weeks. Plus, early education gets major funding boost, park improvements, and your Five to Thrive highlights. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at TapYourNews.com

Montgomery County's food scene welcomes new spots like Commas Food Hall and Buffalo Wild Wings GO while the community rallies around families affected by recent tragic events. Plus, your Five to Thrive featuring local events and fall activities across Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg. TapYourNews.com

Congressional Plaza in Rockville hosts its first-ever FALLFest on October 11th with puppy yoga, fitness classes, and Paw Patrol meet-and-greets. Plus, Montgomery County police continue investigating a homicide and kidnapping case in North Bethesda, with two suspects still at large. New restaurants and community updates from TapYourNews.com

Montgomery County Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in an apartment on Montrose Road in North Bethesda Sunday morning. Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg is welcoming multiple new businesses including restaurants and a piercing studio this fall. Montgomery Blair High School kicks off its 100th anniversary celebration this Friday before homecoming. New dining options are op...

A Tallahassee woman visiting her elderly parents in Dickerson died after being shot in their home Friday. Montgomery County deputies issued a vote of no confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy amid workplace concerns. Song Dog Farm Distillery will celebrate its grand opening October 12 in Boyds with locally crafted spirits and community events. Two Montgomery County wrestling legends, Helen Maroulis and...

Today’s Montgomery County update covers a Dickerson homicide investigation, a Greenbriar Local Park playground rebuild, and Takoma Park’s new library opening. We’ve also got a local burger tour plus five upbeat community highlights, from Rockville’s Bubble Tea Festival to new restaurants. Morning weather brings clearing skies and highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s, with a cool evening. Hear it all in a f...

A North Bethesda man is fatally shot by DC police, a Germantown teen is missing, and a judge tacks 27 more years onto a Germantown stabbing case. Plus: scam calls from fake deputies, repeated thefts at Westbard Square, Victor the “Sheriff of Silver Spring” goes missing, and Germantown’s Oktoberfest returns with food, beer, and culture. Stay neighborly — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Good morning, Montgomery County — here’s what’s happening today: police make an arrest in a June carjacking, a suspect in a July attempted murder is still on the run, and a tragic motorcycle crash in Bethesda claims a life. We’ll also share the quick thinking that stopped a dump truck disaster on Colesville Road, details on the Back to School Block Party in Germantown, and the return of Taste of R...

Montgomery County had a tense Thursday — Northwood High went into lockdown twice after reports of a gun on campus, with two teens later found carrying a BB gun and a bullet. A woman tragically lost her life in a Bethesda house fire, and police are asking for help to find a missing woman near Shady Grove. On the lighter side, Rocktobierfest is about to take over Rockville, Classic Bakery earned a s...

Start your day in Montgomery County with the stories neighbors are talking about. A man posing as a police officer was arrested after pulling drivers over with fake lights and badges. Firefighters knocked down a blaze at a Chevy Chase home under renovation. Wildwood Shopping Center is gearing up for its Fall Vintage Market, Rockville is welcoming back a beloved Mediterranean restaurant, and a Germ...

t’s Wednesday, September 10th in Montgomery County! Today’s stories include a search for a missing Gaithersburg man, a parking garage thief caught on camera in Rockville, and hundreds of new “no right on red” signs aimed at making intersections safer. We’ll also share a quick Steveism, preview Bethesda Row’s upcoming Fall Soirée, and celebrate Germantown’s own Rei Ami starring in Netflix’s record-...

It’s Tuesday, September 9th — your five-minute Montgomery County news update. Today: a Gaithersburg spot wins “Best Sandwich in Maryland,” Council eyes the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, and police announce arrests in the Long Branch shooting case. We’ve also got an update on shots fired near Castle Boulevard (no injuries), a Jaws 50th anniversary screening in Rockville, and Quince Orchard fo...

Today in MoCo: the Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show returns next month, NOAA calls for a sunny mid-70s day, and a Dickerson road closure brings detours for three weeks. We cover two tough but important updates from Silver Spring — a park shooting with two suspects in custody and a Clarksburg townhouse fire with no injuries — then reset with good news: Irene’s Pupusas opens in Colesville an...

Montgomery County’s news starts with charges against a Gaithersburg man accused of child sex abuse at the Quince Orchard Library. We’ve got your Friday weather, plus an update on hundreds of new “No Right on Red” signs aimed at making Bethesda and Silver Spring streets safer. Firefighters in Derwood rescued a resident from a serious apartment blaze, while Pines of Rome in Bethesda just won best pi...

Thursday in Montgomery County: Rockville High and a nearby elementary go into secure mode after a swatting call, today’s stormy forecast, an arrest in a 2022 Silver Spring homicide, Silver Spring’s free Jazz Festival brings New Orleans vibes, Quince Orchard vs. Paint Branch kicks off under the lights, and Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream earns a regional award. Neighborly news in five minutes, plus your...

Today’s Montgomery County update brings tough news out of Gaithersburg, where neighbors are rallying to support the four children of Maritza Ferman Sorto after her tragic death. We’ve also got word on her partner’s arrest in Texas, a traffic closure on Frederick Road in Germantown, and the latest MCPS emergency protocol update for parents and students. On the lighter side, Takoma Park’s Folk Festi...

Montgomery County neighbors, here’s your quick morning rundown: police say a Gaithersburg murder suspect has been caught all the way in Texas, bringing some closure to a heartbreaking case. We’ll look at today’s weather, plus a heads-up on MCPS calendar changes parents should know about. Another big safety update is in the mix, along with a spotlight on Strathmore’s fall season. And of course, we’...