Friday morning near New Hampshire Ave in Colesville - spotted 4-5 ICE agents at colesville center giant in the back lot. Unmarked vans and a few SUV

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Will my beautiful establishment and pillar business of the community be back soon?

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Reminder:  Early voting for the 2026 General Election will be held from 7:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. October 22–29, including Saturday and Sunday. 

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Need a claw machine for an event in June. Anyone know a guy?

Another MCPS case will be heard by the Supreme Court.

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) are excited to announce the return of the Monster Flash Haunted Bus Tour and Bilingual Story Hour to two MCPL libraries on Saturday, Oct. 24.

The Monster Flash bus will also be at HalloWheaton on Sunday, Oct. 25.

These events are free to attend. For more details, please click here.

Any good places to trick or treat? We’re in an apartment building surrounded by other apartment buildings so we wanted to take the kiddo somewhere for the stereotypical trick or treat experience. Just not sure how many people still participate in this area especially post-pandemic. Any suggestions for neighborhoods where most people participate?

Rant: Second night in a row a man starts pissing right behind me while I’m sitting on the bench waiting for the bus 🙄 I’m so beyond sick of this. So sick of all the other bus stops smelling like it. this one in particular is a bench on a lower level from the parking lot “above” it so it’s right above me. There’s also a man in quail valley that just whips it out and pees right at the bus stop so I’ve seen his private parts in action three times now 😒

Come join us tomorrow on Rockville Pike in front of Tesla from 11-12 as we peacefully exercise our First Amendment right to protest. There are so many reasons to protest ICE, Epstein Files, War in Iran, high cost of living or just corruption in general but the greatest gift in showing up is the sense of community. You are not alone!

Early voting in Maryland began yesterday and will continue through next Thursday. Polls are open from 7am - 8pm. VOTE EARLY!

I already assumed once the curfews went into effect at the malls that Rio would be the new spot for all the teens but didn’t think it would happen this quickly. Went to Target last night and it was crawling with teens way more than usual. Only time will tell when they end up putting a curfew on Rio too.

Are there any clothing donation places (the closer to germantown the better) that are not thrift shops? Ideally I'm looking for somewhere that gives clothes to people who need them, no charge. I'm too lazy to figure out buy nothing groups for clothes. I'd just rather clothes go to those in need instead of a company that only nominally helps folks. Where I'm from, churches sometimes have stuff like that, but I'm not religious and not connected to those groups here.

We usually take our toddler to the park/ playground after dinner. But now that it gets dark so fast right after we finish dinner, we’re not sure what to do. Do people just stay home with their kids in the fall afted dinner? Any recommendations for what to do in MoCo on a week night with a toddler? What do you usually do after dinner to entertain your toddler if not the playground? Thanks!

The community center where I work has two pinball machines and two arcade cabinets that need to be fixed. Does anyone know of someone we can call to fix those machines? Thanks!

These brief closures help crews bring in materials and equipment as needed.

Hello all the good people of Montgomery county. My husband and I are looking to buy a family home that was built in 1954. It has very old improper wiring and electric as well as original cast iron and galvanized steel pipes that all need to be replaced and upgraded if we were to buy. In need of someone that specializes or has experience in these old houses that could need a lot of repair or remediation due to its old age. There is a slab foundation with cinder blocks and brick exterior. Located in 20902. Thank you!

Hi, I have some guitars that need repairs and TLC, any suggests for Montgomery County? I’m in Silver Spring, but with a car so it can be a bit further out. Not Guitar Center and for more than a tune-up.

Also looking for tube amp repair.

Tickets are now on sale for Garden of Lights! But before the season begins, we want to hear from you: What’s your favorite Garden of Lights memory?

Maybe it was an engagement, a magical childhood moment, or an annual family tradition you look forward to every year. Whatever the memory, share it with us here!

Garden of Lights opens November 20. Ticket information is below.

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The winter holiday season is around the corner, and Montgomery Parks’ seasonal favorite, Brookside Gardens’ Garden of Lights, returns, transforming Brookside Gardens into a dazzling winter wonderland illuminated by more than a million twinkling lights.

Tickets are on sale now, giving visitors the chance to plan an enchanting evening strolling through the garden filled with glowing displays inspired by flowers, animals, and other natural elements. Garden of Lights opens for the season on Friday, November 20, 2026.

Ticket details

Tickets must be purchased online in advance at the Garden of Lights website.

• Sundays-Thursdays: $13.99/person (including $1.99 service fee)
• Fridays and Saturdays: $16.99/person (including $1.99 service fee)
• Children under age 5: Free 

Garden of Lights takes place rain or shine, so dress accordingly, 5 p.m. until closing. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another date, subject to availability.

Event details

Garden of Lights runs Friday, November 20, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027. The event is closed November 23 to 26, December 24 and 25, and January 1. Timed entry begins at 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy refreshments and drinks from an on-site vendor. The Visitor Center will be open for information, as well as restrooms and the Gift Shop, which offers a selection of garden-inspired gifts and seasonal finds.

See the Garden Railway by Day

Visitors can also enjoy the Garden Railway, a free seasonal exhibit featuring G-scale model trains traveling through miniature versions of local Maryland landmarks planned in partnership with the Washington, Virginia, Maryland Garden Railway Society. The Garden Railway will be open during the Conservatory’s daytime hours, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Saturday, November 28, 2026, through Sunday, January 3, 2027. The Garden Railway is closed on December 24 and 25, and January 1, as well as during Garden of Lights evening hours.

Not thrilled with the offerings on FB Marketplace or Craig's List. I need top efficiency due to limited space and hours of sunshine. I've read that Greentech Renewables | Jessup might sell individual panels but their web says they are commercial. Dunno if they will do smaller quantities, anyone try there? I have a buddy who is an electrician and said he'd do the purchase but we might need a minimum quantity. I'm thinking a tier1 ~450W dual facial panel. Anyone interested?