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Chevy Chase Lake to Host Fourth Annual Jingle Jubilee and Holiday Market on Dec. 6

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Chevy Chase Lake to Host Fourth Annual Jingle Jubilee and Holiday Market - The MoCo Show

Chevy Chase Lake, located at 8507 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace in Chevy Chase, MD, will host its fourth annual Jingle Jubilee on Saturday, December 6, 2025, featuring the community’s first […]

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November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM

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Blake Star Baba Oladotun Announces Commitment to the University of Maryland

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Blake Star Baba Oladotun Announces Commitment to the University of Maryland - The MoCo Show

“Twenty minutes from the house,” his father joked as Baba Oladotun officially committed to the University of Maryland, announcing the decision live on his YouTube page Wednesday evening. Oladotun, one...

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November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM

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Germantown Man Wins $62K Lottery Prize in Gaithersburg

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Germantown Man Wins $62K Lottery Prize in Gaithersburg - The MoCo Show

A Germantown man won $62,576 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game on November 7. He placed the winning $4.80 wager at My Dollar & More, 250 North Frederick Avenue in […]

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November 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM

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Burger King Opens in Former McDonald’s Space at Wheaton Mall

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Burger King Opens in Former McDonald’s Space at Wheaton Mall - The MoCo Show

Burger King is now open in the Westfield Wheaton mall food court at 11160 Veirs Mill Road, taking over the space previously occupied by McDonald’s, which closed in January. The […]

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November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM

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Montgomery Village to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Yearlong Community Events in 2026

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Montgomery Village to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Yearlong Community Events in 2026 - The MoCo Show

Montgomery Village will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong series of community events and activities organized by the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF). The celebration will begi...

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November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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Five Restaurant Openings That Have Montgomery County Foodies Talking This Fall

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Five Restaurant Openings That Have Montgomery County Foodies Talking This Fall - The MoCo Show

Every season, a few openings grab Montgomery County’s attention and don’t let go. This season, these five newcomers (plus one not-quite-a-restaurant) have dominated your messages, comments, and weeken...

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November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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Fish Taco Plans Spring 2026 Opening in Gaithersburg

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Fish Taco Plans Spring 2026 Opening in Gaithersburg - The MoCo Show

Signage for Fish Taco, the popular local restaurant known for its Baja-inspired cuisine, went up earlier this year at The Shops of Potomac Valley in Gaithersburg (12121 Darnestown Rd). A […]

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November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Maryland is 3rd Most Charitable State in the Country This Year, Per New Report

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Maryland is 3rd Most Charitable State in the Country This Year, Per New Report - The MoCo Show

With Americans donating over $592 billion per year to charity, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Most Charitable States for 2026, with Maryland coming in ranked [...

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November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM

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Rachel Carson Elementary Principal Mindy Reeves and Late Mentor Tom Garner Honored with Statewide Leadership Awards

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Rachel Carson Elementary Principal Mindy Reeves and Late Mentor Tom Garner Honored with Statewide Leadership Awards - The MoCo Show

Rachel Carson Elementary School Principal Mindy Reeves has been honored with the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals’ (MAESP) Connected Leader Award, a recognition that carries deep p...

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November 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM

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Montgomery County Libraries to Launch Video Game Rentals for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch

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Montgomery County Libraries to Launch Video Game Rentals for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch - The MoCo Show

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will soon launch a new video game collection allowing patrons to borrow titles for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Each cardholder will […]

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November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM

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48th Annual Festival of Lights Returns to Kensington’s Washington D.C. Temple This Holiday Season

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48th Annual Festival of Lights Returns to Kensington’s Washington D.C. Temple This Holiday Season - The MoCo Show

A beloved Montgomery County holiday tradition is back, the Festival of Lights returns to the Washington D.C. Temple in Kensington (located at 9900 Stoneybrook Drive), once again transforming the templ...

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November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM

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$5,000,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Germantown Sunoco

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$5,000,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Maryland Gas Station - The MoCo Show

A retired federal employee from Germantown won $5,000,000 on a $50 scratch-off ticket purchased at the Town Center Sunoco on Germantown Road. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: “For a […]

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November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM

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North Bethesda's Timberlawn, Where Eunice Kennedy Shriver Inspired Special Olympics, Named Historic Site

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Timberlawn, Where Eunice Kennedy Shriver Inspired Special Olympics, Named Historic Site - The MoCo Show

The Montgomery County Council approved an amendment to add Timberlawn to Montgomery County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation. The vote follows the May 2025 recommendation by the Montgomery Count...

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November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM

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Little Beast in Chevy Chase Offering Free Large Pizzas to Families with SNAP Cards

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Little Beast in Chevy Chase Offering Free Large Pizzas to Families with SNAP Cards - The MoCo Show

Little Beast, the neighborhood restaurant and pizzeria located at 5600 Connecticut Ave NW, is stepping up to support local families in need. The restaurant announced on social media that it […]

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November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM

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New and Coming Soon to Wintergreen Plaza in Rockville

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New and Coming Soon to Wintergreen Plaza in Rockville - The MoCo Show

Several new businesses have opened or are on the way to Wintergreen Plaza along Rockville Pike, according to leasing documents for the shopping center. This continues a wave of new […]

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November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Coming Soon to Clarksburg

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Coming Soon to Clarksburg - The MoCo Show

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the fast-casual Mexican-fusion restaurant chain known for its customizable burritos, tacos, and bowls, is coming soon to the Market Hall at Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clark...

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November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM

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New & Coming Soon at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg

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New & Coming Soon at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg - The MoCo Show

Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg continues to evolve after a period of vacancies approximately a decade after the development opened. Here’s a look at recent openings and upcoming arrivals that are […]

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November 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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Montgomery College Named Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Prize

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Montgomery College Named Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Prize - The MoCo Show

Montgomery College has been named one of 200 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, which recognizes strong student outcomes in areas [...

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November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM

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WNBA Star Paige Bueckers Steps In to Coach Clarksburg I-270 Boys Junior Basketball Team Wednesday Evening

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WNBA Star Paige Bueckers Steps In to Coach Clarksburg I-270 Boys Junior Basketball Team Wednesday Evening - The MoCo Show

The Clarksburg I-270 boys junior basketball team got a major surprise this week when WNBA Rookie of the Year and former UConn standout Paige Bueckers stepped in to help coach […]

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November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM

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Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host First Local Author Showcase on Nov. 22

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Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host First Local Author Showcase - The MoCo Show

Montgomery County Public Libraries will hold its first Local Author Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center, offering a free, family-friendly event for residents to m...

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November 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM

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$50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at Aspen Hill Citgo

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$50,000 Lottery Ticket Sold at Aspen Hill Citgo - The MoCo Show

A Silver Spring woman won $50,000 after buying a winning Pick 5 ticket at the Aspen Hill Citgo on Georgia Avenue while running errands. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: […]

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November 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM

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Montgomery County Transportation Schedule for Veterans Day

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Montgomery County Transportation Schedule for Veterans Day - The MoCo Show

MCDOT has announced the transportation schedule for Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, noting that County government offices and MC311 will be closed and most Ride On services will operate […]

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November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM

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Gaithersburg Celebrates and Honors Native American Heritage Month in November

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Gaithersburg Celebrates and Honors Native American Heritage Month in November - The MoCo Show

The City of Gaithersburg is celebrating and honoring Native American Heritage Month in November with an educational presentation and proclamation highlighting the culture, heritage, and achievements o...

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November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM

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Michelin-Recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Celebrates Grand Opening at Westfield Montgomery Mall

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