New Baseball Training Facility at the Rockville Sportsplex 

Player Development Lab of Rockville

Designed for baseball players who want to train like pros, with coaches who’ve developed them. At the Player Development Lab, baseball training is a motivational journey. It’s where aspiration meets reality and progress can be quantified with modern metrics. Through time, effort, and access to well qualified trainers and equipment, members now have a private environment of their own and a staff of the best baseball minds in the area to consult with. Our philosophy is to make training fun, challenging, and rewarding, but equally as important - focused and accessible. Come see what we’re about at the Rockville Sportsplex.

Montgomery County

Gaby Arancibia

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Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Maryland

Designed for baseball players who want to train like pros, with coaches who’ve developed them. At the Player Development Lab, baseball training is...

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early

Milestones Enrichment Center - Bethesda

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early childhood education and care, dedicated to partnering with families to help children reach their developmental milestones. With three convenient locations in Laurel, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C., the center serves children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. They offer a nurturing environment designed to help every child thrive through structured learning and play. The center provides a comprehensive range of services, including infant and toddler care, preschool programs, and specialized before- and after-school care. Families can also take advantage of flexible options such as part-time and drop-in child care, as well as engaging summer programs like FunFest and Summer Adventures. Their curriculum focuses on fostering creativity, teamwork, and personal growth through expert guidance from a dedicated professional staff. Celebrating two decades of quality care, Milestones Enrichment Center is a Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Bethesda) and Level 4(Laurel) participant and the proud winner of the 2025 Best Child Care in South Laurel award. Parents can expect a safe, reliable, and community-focused experience that prioritizes the unique needs of their children while offering the flexibility required by modern family schedules.

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early childhood education and care, dedicated to partnering with families to help children...

Elite Estate Antiques 

Elite Estate Antiques specializes in the buying, selling, appraisal, and consignment of fine art, antiques, collectibles, vintage furniture, and home décor. We offer professional appraisal services and source unique items from estates, private collections, auctions, and individual sellers. Our inventory includes artwork, decorative accessories, antique furniture, military collectibles, silver, porcelain, and other quality estate items.

Elite Estate Antiques specializes in the buying, selling, appraisal, and consignment of fine art, antiques, collectibles, vintage furniture, and...

MD Company Solves The DIY Wedding Bar Problem

Chesapeake Bartenders and Events

If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000." Courtney Smith, owner of Chesapeake Bartenders and Events, heard that line hundreds of times. After serving 150+ weddings across the DMV, she finally did something about it. She took everything her team does to plan seamless wedding bars and packaged it into a $99 digital guide couples can use themselves. "I got tired of watching couples stress over their wedding bar," Smith says. "They'd find some random calculator online, and I'm thinking, 'That's either way too much or not nearly enough depending on your crowd." The Real Problem: Most couples make the same mistakes: buying wrong quantities, forgetting ice melts faster in summer, not accounting for setup time, choosing glassware that breaks easily. "I've seen couples run out of alcohol at 9 PM because they used a generic calculator," Smith explains. "Or bought $500 worth of liquor they didn't need." What She Built: The DIY Wedding Bar Planning Guide includes interactive calculators that adjust for your actual wedding—time of day, season, guest demographics. It includes a 16-part audio guide and a real wedding case study showing what 155 guests consumed over five hours. The guide answers: - How much does ice melt in July vs November? - Should you buy champagne for toasts? - What's the cost difference between wine bottles and boxes? - How do you set up a bar so guests aren't waiting? Who It's For: Budget-conscious couples, couples whose venues require in-house bartending, or anyone wanting to understand what they're paying for. Smith, who has 20 years of bartending experience and runs three businesses including 1631 Event Venue, says: "Free calculators tell you what to buy. We tell you why, and how to avoid disasters." The guide is available at chesapeakebartenders.com/diy-wedding-bar-planning-guide

 If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000...

Afternoon Tea in Pike & Rose 🫖🥐🥯

Tea Room at Hello Betty

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored slowly and shared generously. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply elevating your afternoon, our tea service is an invitation to pause, sip, and indulge in something beautifully refined.

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored...

Your Kids Can Have An AWESOME FUN Summer!

Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

Montgomery Village

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a...

David Deason, VP of Development at Barnes &amp; Noble tells <a href="https://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2017/04/barnes-noble-closing-at-bethesda-row.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row</a> that they are closing their Bethesda Row location at the end of the year.Read more <a href="https://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2017/04/barnes-noble-closing-at-bethesda-row.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

David Deason, VP of Development at Barnes &amp; Noble tells <a href="https://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2017/04/barnes-noble-closing-at-bethesda-row.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row</a> that they are closing their Bethesda Row location at the end of the year.

Read more <a href="https://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2017/04/barnes-noble-closing-at-bethesda-row.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Barnes & Noble to close at Bethesda Row

Barnes & Noble will close at Bethesda Row at the end of 2017

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Härth

Seasonal flavors meet thoughtfully selected wines with the launch of Härth Pairings, a dining experience at Härth Restaurant inside Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Beginning Monday, August 10, guests can enjoy one chef-curated flatbread and two glasses of wine for $29. Each featured flatbread is paired with a wine selected to complement its flavors, from the richness of smoked brisket and the sweet heat of hot honey to earthy mushroom and goat cheese or fresh heirloom tomato.
Add a little flavor to your weekday routine. Whether you’re unwinding after work or meeting a friend for an easy evening out, Härth Pairings offers a relaxed way to enjoy thoughtfully matched flavors and wine.
Available Monday through Friday from 5–10 p.m. at Härth Restaurant.
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102 <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve</a>&nbsp;your table today!&nbsp; <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience

Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine...

Seasonal flavors meet thoughtfully selected wines with the launch of Härth Pairings, a  dining experience at Härth Restaurant...

Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience

McLean School-Falls Road Campus (Lower School)

If you are concerned about your child’s reading ability, McLean School is pleased to offer an upcoming complimentary Acadience Reading Screening.
Extensive evidence shows that struggling readers who do not receive early intervention fall behind academically and it is harder for them to catch up in later grades.
This complimentary 30-minute session will provide actionable data using the Acadience Reading Screening, one of three universal reading screeners in the United States proven to reliably identify students who need immediate reading intervention.
<a href="https://calendly.com/mclean-readingscreenings/complimentary-reading-screening-saturday-aug-22?month=2026-08" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Today To Reserve Your Spot</a>
<a href="https://www.mcleanschool.org/reading-screening/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read More Information About McLean's Complimentary Reading Screening</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Reading Screening for Kindergarten to Grade 5 Students

Complimentary Reading Screening for...

If you are concerned about your child’s reading ability, McLean School is pleased to offer an upcoming complimentary Acadience...

Complimentary Reading Screening for Kindergarten to Grade 5 Students

🌱 Patch AM: Bethesda-led study spots troubling...

Happening soon: Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience on the Bethesda Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Bethesda-led study spots troubling new gaps in military surgical care

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🌱 Patch AM: Young TikTok creator’s cancer...

Make time for Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience on the Bethesda Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Young TikTok creator’s cancer journey ends at NIH in Bethesda

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MD Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross...

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis and is urging eligible people in Maryland to donate.

MD Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis

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Harford County

Bel Air

Shaq's Big Chicken Opens + Wonder Debuts New...

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken restaurant has opened its 1st MD location while a bank has launched a creative way to support pets.

Shaq's Big Chicken Opens + Wonder Debuts New Sites + Bank Supports Pets: MD Business News

Business

MD School Cellphone Bans: What Parents Need To...

In Maryland, lawmakers are requiring that all 24 school districts implement a bell-to-bell cellphone ban by the 2027-2028 academic year.

MD School Cellphone Bans: What Parents Need To Know Before Classes Start

MD Student Cellphone Rules May Be Stricter This School Year

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'Pharmageddon' Could Close Pharmacies: What To...

Pharmacists in several states are participating in a “Pharmageddon” protest of working conditions at CVS, Walgreens and other pharmacies.

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Barnes & Noble to close at Bethesda Row

Barnes & Noble will close at Bethesda Row at the end of 2017

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