March / April 2022 Archives

This service dog has a nose for healing

It was a dog that landed Peggy Smith in the hospital with extensive injuries...

The healing power of salt stones

Lorenne McCormick says she was intrigued by the healing potential of heated Himalayan salt...

How one man built a booming tobacco business in Montgomery County

If wealth in 18th-century Montgomery County was measured in land, then the richest man...

Explore Norfolk’s collection of glass art

Norfolk, Virginia, is perhaps best known as a nautical hub, boasting the world’s largest...

Outdoor spots to check out this spring

Playtime for all The kids on the swings at Clemyjontri Park are giddy with excitement...

These Montgomery County authors are tackling challenging topics

During his interviews of athletes, coaches and managers for his new book, Raise a...

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The wave of luxury apartment buildings

On his daily walks through downtown Bethesda, Victor Hernandez routinely passed the construction site...

Boyds couple hosts casual wedding with country flair

The couple: Suzanne Toerge (maiden name Garrett), 42, grew up in Utah. She works...

Derwood boxing academy instills valuable life skills in kids

One day last December, Donté Brown took 13-year-old Parker Therrien through a circuit of...

Three getaway spots for history and nature lovers

Stay at a historical landmark Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a stay at...

How the pandemic has impacted gyms

When the pandemic forced Life Time fitness center in Gaithersburg to close temporarily in...

The return of Clayboy’s Shave Ice

In May 2021, Billy McKinnon was mulling what to do next after returning home...

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How these teen immigrants are acclimating to life in Montgomery County

The first thing he spotted were the green jackets—the ones the border patrol agents...

Wootton graduates share the screen on hit TV show

Last Halloween, Richie Moriarty answered the door at his home in Maplewood, New Jersey,...

How these Montgomery County families braved the market and got their homes

Hustle and hassle. That’s what it meant to score a home around here last year. As...

Hank Dietle’s Tavern finds new identity after devastating fire

Image Credit: Joe Zimmermann

Meet the Rockville resident behind a viral movement to diversify children’s books

After Ellen Oh had her first child, she went shopping at the old Barnes...

Olympian Dominique Dawes won gold. Now, she’s giving back.

Nearly 26 years ago, Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes and her “Magnificent Seven” teammates...

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Nonalcoholic cocktail options in the Bethesda area

Inside the bar studio at Marriott International’s headquarters in Bethesda, Sarah Jane Curran, beverage...

Home sale trends in Montgomery County

Are housing prices rising? Are more homes being sold? Where are homes selling the...

Extraordinary teens in Montgomery County

Elizabeth Qiu Senior, Winston Churchill High School Growing up, Elizabeth Qiu was set on becoming a...

Greek fine dining restaurant in North Bethesda dazzles

The devil is in the details, but heaven can be too. At Melina, the...

Check out these events in March and April

Open doors March 10 Listening to Marisa Monte’s music is like a dreamy, jazzy escape. She’s...

The Top Producers

Residential real estate is big business in Montgomery County and Upper Northwest D.C. Last...

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Local chainlet offers climate-conscious Israeli street food

With their fast-casual restaurant chain Shouk, business partners Ran Nussbacher and chef Dennis Friedman...

Kensington pizza business practices workplace inclusivity

The aroma of freshly baking pizzas fills my kitchen. The pies are from a...