Fewer children’s, cultural concerts scheduled this summer
The Fairfax County Park Authority on May 28 announced the schedule for the Arts in the Parks summer entertainment series, which includes Saturday morning shows for children at Wakefield Park and cultural performances at Ossian Hall Park on Saturday evenings. These concerts are in addition to the eight Spotlight by...
Federal Realty sells Barcroft Plaza
Federal Realty Investment Trust has sold Barcroft Plaza to a joint venture of Bain Capital Real Estate and 11North Partners, the Washington Business Journal reported on May 28. The sales price was $58,025,000, according to Fairfax County tax records. Federal Realty acquired the property in 2006 for $25.1 million. The..
NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS Saturday preview
Day two of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS will set the fields for final eliminations Sunday at Maryland International Raceway after the final two sessions of qualifying. With two rounds already under their safety belts Friday – where a number of teams said they had underestimated the...
Exclusive: New brew hall, pizza restaurant coming to Loudoun
Some exciting news to report for folks in the greater Leesburg area. A new brewing company and pizza restaurant are headed to town. The Burn has exclusively learned that Silver Branch Brewing Co. is going to move into the Village at Leesburg center later this year. With it, they will...
Xi’an Famous Foods Plans Maryland Debut
Rockville foodies may find themselves sad to say “goodbye” to summer, but they can numb the pain by saying “hello” to an acclaimed Chinese concept. Xi’an Famous Foods is bringing its celebrated fare to Montgomery County, and it will be ready to serve guests later this fall.
Former MCPS Student Board Member Eric Steinberg Found Success in Hollywood
Many Montgomery County residents know Eric Steinberg from his decades-long acting career, but before appearing on television screens and in video games, he represented students across the county as a member of the Montgomery County Board of Education. Steinberg served as the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) during th
New and Coming Soon to Downtown Crown (Spring 2026 Edition)
Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg is entering a new chapter as a wave of recent openings last fall and announced arrivals fill recently vacated spaces. Here’s a look at the businesses helping reshape the mixed-use destination:. Openings. El Guero Mexicano (formerly Taco Bar El Guero) reopened in its new home...
Man stabbed at Montgomery County apartment complex; suspect not in custody
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A 35-year-old man was stabbed Saturday morning at an apartment complex in Montgomery County, according to police. Montgomery County Department of Police said 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched at 9:02 a.m. for a reported stabbing at the Tanglewoo
More Than $247K in Stolen Vehicles and Parts Recovered in Gaithersburg
The Montgomery County Police Department recently highlighted a 2025 investigation by the department’s Auto Crime Enforcement Unit that led to the dismantling of a large-scale auto theft operation in Gaithersburg. The investigation resulted in the arrests of Jessy Alexander Cruz and Claudia Stacie Herrera after detectiv
Police Believe Multiple Groups May Be Behind Parking Garage Car Break-Ins
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart says her office is closely monitoring a recent increase in vehicle break-ins across the Silver Spring area and is in communication with the Montgomery County Department of Police as investigations continue. In an update to residents, Stewart said officers assigned to MCPD’s

















