September-October 2018

How the fight against segregation heated up in Montgomery County in the summer of 1960

Meet three local families who customized their kitchens to suit their lifestyles

Get a jump on holiday entertaining and upgrade your dining chairs now

A novel, a memoir and other recently released works

Chevy Chase’s Melanie Choukas-Bradley is teaching people the art of forest bathing

Tending to a garden takes work, but it’s worth it

Dogs also benefit from good oral care

At a pediatric urgent care center in Rockville, Sabah Iqbal sees everything from the flu to broken bones

Clothing tips from a Bethesda personal stylist, plus nail polish picks for fall

Five ghost tours that are all a short drive from Bethesda

The county’s new blueprint for downtown Bethesda calls for more parks, but questions remain about the timing and who will pay for them

Manna Food Center’s Jackie DeCarlo is fighting hunger and teaching children from low-income families the basics of healthy eating

The best spots in Montgomery County for hiking, kayaking, camping and more

Adventure Theatre’s Michael Bobbitt decided he was done being overweight and unhappy. He lost more than 90 pounds, and the change hasn’t just been physical.

A labyrinth made with apple trees, a new casino and more

Our critic checks out the new Mexican spot in Silver Spring

After meeting in college and reconnecting years later, a North Bethesda couple enjoyed a hotel wedding with 520 guests

Mona Hanford of Bethesda was working on a book about preparing for the death of a loved one when she found out she had cancer

The Wheaton barber academy is more than just a place for $5 haircuts

Restaurants where diners need to have an open mind and an adventurous spirit

A look at Montgomery College, by the numbers

Our look at the number of applicants and acceptances at more than 300 colleges

In a county that is growing more racially and economically diverse, MCPS is facing the challenge of ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students

At The Game Gym in Potomac, kids are learning the ins and outs of video games

After 35 years together, a therapist and a divorce lawyer are writing a book about marriage

Our picks for music, festivals and other entertainment

Meet six local teachers who are making a difference

A new Filipino restaurant and more news from the local food scene