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The Rocky Ridge 2024 Baby Show Results
The annual Mt. Tabor Church Big Picnic, Tractor Parade, and Baby Show was held on Saturday, August 10, at Mt. Tabor Park in Rocky Ridge, with lots of sunshine and a great time had by all! A total of 34 babies—12 girls and 22 boys—participated in the show. There were also 18 tractors in the Tractor Parade! The youngest baby was the six-week-old son of Ellie and Davis Crouse of Taneytown. There were no twins or triplets in this year’s Baby Show. Owen Leroy Hourihan, six-month-old son of Ashton and Manley Hourihan, traveled the farthest distance from Germantown. Babies placed in three categories: prettiest girl, cutest boy, and chubbiest baby, in five age categories (1 day to 24 months old).
Two Maryland Restaurants Make Washingtonian’s “29 Best New Restaurants in the DC Area“ List
Washingtonian Magazine has released its “29 Best New Restaurants in the DC Area” list, stating “There’s never a dull moment in Washington’s food scene, but the past year has been especially exciting.” Just two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, have made the list:
The Renowned Urban Nation Hip Hop Choir to Perform in Poolesville on September 28
The Renowned Urban Nation H.I.P-H.O.P. Choir, which is the brainchild of Dr. Shiela Johnson Newman Co-Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Grammy Voting Member, Dr. Rickey Payton, Sr., (President, CEO & Artistic Director of Urban Nation) will be performing at the Outdoor Riverworks Stage (17617 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD) On September 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Sandra D. Troutman takes leap of faith, dares to create luxury day spa
After over 20 years of working in corporate and federal sector, Sandra D. Troutman decided that she wanted to spend the next part of her career integrating her information technology training and experience with her passion for wellness. She decided that she would apply those skills to her business. She...
Rockville restaurant fighting food insecurity among students
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Little Miner Taco’s new Rockville Town Square location opened in July, but it just threw its grand opening fiesta on Wednesday. The restaurant celebrated its new initiative to donate 100 percent of the proceeds from kids’ meal sales to the Dine with Dignity program. “I have a great […]
56th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade Takes Place on Monday, September 2
Per Montgomery County: “The Labor Day traditions of the Town of Kensington will continue from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, with the 56th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival. The parade will include marching bands, equestrian show groups, dance groups, floats, ambassadors and Kensington Volunteer Fire Department vehicles.
Hot Dog! Catalyst Expands to SECU Stadium at the University of Maryland
Chris Van Jura, a New Jersey native, launched Catalyst Hot Dogs as a food truck/trailer serving New Jersey-style hot dogs in late 2020, operating across Montgomery County and nearby areas. In January 2023, Catalyst Hot Dogs expanded by taking over the kitchen at Denizen’s Brewing in Riverdale Park (4550 Van Buren St.) in Prince George’s County, and later that year, they also opened a concession stand at the Xfinity Center (8500 Paint Branch Dr.) at the University of Maryland.
THE THREE SWINGIN' LITTLE PIGS Comes to Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company, led by Artistic Director Julie Herber, will present The Three Swingin’ Little Pigs, a modern musical twist on the classic tale. This original production follows a trio of pigs as they leave the farm for the big city, where they encounter Wolfie, the smooth talking owner of a club who makes them an offer they can’t refuse. With catchy songs, and lively dance numbers, this swingin’ musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages, but is particularly geared towards children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Sprouts Farmers Market Brings 83 Jobs to Loudoun
Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store is opening its third Virginia location in Leesburg and planning to create 83 jobs. The business is hosting hiring events Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne.
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