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Whip Clean is putting the finishing touches on its brand-new location at the Festival at Muddy Branch Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, with plans to open in the second or third week of June. The state-of-the-art facility features a full wash tunnel and an assembly-line finish bay. Watch for a limited “Founders Club” membership promotion for the first 333 members.
In 2022, Jaqueline Queirolo coached Northwest High School's co-ed volleyball team to a Montgomery County championship. Four years later, her daughter Jaylin Anderson won the same county title — as a player for Poolesville High School. A remarkable mother-daughter milestone and a reminder of what community sports can build across generations.
Montgomery County Public Schools will receive more than $3.7 billion in the county's approved FY27 budget — avoiding the most severe cuts that had been feared. However, MCPS has confirmed that some program and position reductions are still necessary. The Board of Education will take final action on June 4.
The Montgomery County Council approved a new progressive income tax structure for FY27. Residents earning up to $150,000 will see meaningful savings — up to $450 in relief. The $7.9 billion budget takes effect July 1.
A will only takes effect after death and must go through probate. A trust can take effect immediately and often avoids probate entirely. For Virginia families with property or minor children, understanding the difference is essential. Our network includes vetted estate planning professionals across MD, VA, and DC.
Hundreds of synchronized drones will light up Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on June 27. The event runs noon to 10 p.m. with food trucks, live music, and family activities. Parking is $20 in advance. A sensory-friendly experience for the whole family.
A proposed revitalization plan would expand the main terminal, redesign all concourses, extend the AeroTrain to every gate, and retire the mobile lounges — targeting completion by 2034 at an estimated cost of $22 billion. Construction could begin as early as April 2027.
Mashahweez — Arabic for “barbecue” — is a new fast-casual Iraqi grill opening soon at 128 Maple Avenue West in Vienna. A local father-son team is bringing 48-hour marinated halal shawarma, kabobs, handmade falafel, and hummus with spices imported directly from Iraq.
Collars & Co — the Bethesda-based menswear startup that scored a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank — is opening at Reston Town Center (11869 Market Street) just after Memorial Day. Known for polo shirts with dress shirt-style collars. A great fit for the professionals in our network.
The Fresh Market's Vienna store at Danor Plaza closes permanently on May 31 after nearly 15 years. All items are currently 10% off through closing. The 22,000-square-foot space will be available for lease from Q4 2026.
MoMoGoGo is taking over the former Takohachi Japanese Restaurant space at 2501 Columbia Pike. Unlike traditional AYCE restaurants, MoMoGoGo makes every roll and piece of nigiri to order — fresh, plated, and delivered to your table.
Shibuya Eatery in Chevy Chase (4461 Willard Avenue) has gone viral after reaching nearly 250,000 people online. Chef Darren Lee Norris brings scratch-made ramen, curry katsu, and bento boxes in a counter-service format at accessible prices. The community verdict: worth the visit.
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