A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison, with all but 40 years suspended, for his role in the murder of a Montgomery Village man during a robbery in Gaithersburg last year. (more…)
46-year-old Pasadena, MD woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $238,000 from a local youth athletic organization and failing to report the stolen money on her Maryland income tax return. (more…)
Your weekend plans just got sweeter! The DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival Maryland Edition opens November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, bringing chocolate makers, coffee roasters, specialty foods, and small businesses together for two days of discovery.
Sip, Sample, and Shop
Meet the makers, try something you’ve never tasted, and shop for handcrafted chocolates, freshly roasted coffee, gourmet foods, and unique gifts from across the region and beyond.
Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, stocking your coffee shelf, or choosing a treat for yourself, the festival offers a chance to discover products you won’t find on your usual grocery run. Every purchase is also an opportunity to support the small businesses behind the flavors.
See George Washington…Made of Chocolate
Chocolate takes an unexpected form at George Washington’s Chocolate Table, featuring a large-scale sculpture of Washington on horseback by award-winning chocolate artist Paul Joachim.
See the sculpture up close, sample colonial-style drinking chocolate, and explore chocolate’s place in early American history. You can also shop the Collector’s Heritage Box to bring the drinking chocolate experience home.
Take a Seat at Sip & Share
Between shopping stops, visit the Sip & Share Seminar Classroom for sessions and demonstrations included with festival admission.
Discover ancestral cacao from the Ecuadorian Amazon, hear what it takes to start a coffee business, explore craft chocolate, or put your knowledge to the test with Festival Trivia. It’s a chance to hear the stories behind the products and ask questions directly to makers and experts.
Bring the Family
Kids under 12 get in free with a ticketed adult! Families can enjoy complimentary kids’ craft tables and meet festival mascots Chunk the chocolate bar and Bean the coffee cup for photos throughout the weekend. Shop from Chunk & Bean plushies and pick up a copy of their children’s book too.
Make Your Plans for This Weekend
Join us November 7 & 8 at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse in Germantown, Maryland for a weekend of chocolate, coffee, and discoveries worth taking home.
Use code MOCO10 to save 10% on online tickets. Find tickets, the vendor lineup, and festival details at dmvchocolateandcoffee.com.
Mr Wash Car Wash will offer free car washes to veterans, active-duty military members and military spouses on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. (more…)
WUSA9 has released its Winter Outlook for the 2026-2027 season, predicting significantly more snowfall across the Washington, D.C. region than other local forecasts released so far. The station is calling […]
Thanksgiving has arrived at Butchers Alley, the neighborhood butcher serving Montgomery County and NW DC from it’s location in Bethesda. This year the shop has fresh, locally sourced heritage-breed White Holland turkeys ready for you to roast at home, along with house made sides like velvety caramelized garlic mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing like Grandma used to make.
“We’re really proud to carry these White Holland heritage-breed turkeys,” says Chef Fernando Giacomini. “Our relationship with our producer runs deep, and these turkeys are some of the best out there. They’re pasture-raised without antibiotics, and you can really taste the difference.”
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Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
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Results of first round Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final):
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Arby’s is targeting is expected to open its new restaurant at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood next month, marking the chain’s return to Montgomery County. (more…)
According to the Maryland Lottery, a Queen Anne’s County man has claimed a $1,452,675 jackpot after purchasing a winning FAST PLAY ticket in Chester. (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday, November 6, that three members of his Cabinet are stepping down from their positions, with interim and acting replacements named to lead their respective departments. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg will hold its annual Veterans Day Observance on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion, located at 31 S. Summit Avenue. The event is open to the entire community and will honor the men and women who have served in the United States military.
Coming soon signage is now up at the future Ted’s Bulletin location at 7715 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, where the restaurant is expected to open in 2027. (more…)
A 19-year-old Boyds man has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in connection with a street takeover in Chevy Chase that resulted in damage to two Montgomery County Police cruisers earlier this year. (more…)