People + Places

Josiah Henson Museum in Bethesda

New Museum Tells Story of Former Slave and Freedom Fighter Rev. Josiah Henson

Josiah Henson Museum and Parks in Bethesda on the site of the former plantation where Henson was enslaved.
Celebrate Pride With Councilmember Evan Glass

Celebrate Pride Month With Councilmember Evan Glass

The month-long series of events across Montgomery County includes a dog social, author talk and drag brunch.
Ashley Nee kayaker

Against the Current

Olympic kayaker Ashley Nee of Darnestown discovers that being great isn’t always good enough.
Rockville High School Student Wins Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Poetry Contest

Rockville High School Student Wins Gaithersburg Book Festival Poetry Contest

Montgomery County students sweep annual poetry competition.
rebuilding together montgomery county

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County preserves affordable homeownership by providing critical home repairs.
Amaranth Acres CSA

Meet a CSA: Amaranth Acres in Dickerson

Owned and operated by Indhu Balasubramaniam, the 5-year-old farm grows a mix of American and Asian produce.
WTOP Transmitter Building in Wheaton Maryland

Transmitting in Style

Designed during the Golden Age of radio, the iconic WTOP transmitter building has both architectural and historical significance.
Local Teens Create a Mural Celebrating the Dentzel Carousel’s Centennial

Local Teens Create Mural to Celebrate Dentzel Carousel Centennial

The artwork, which recognizes the carousel's role in the civil rights movement, is collaboration between the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture and Future History Now.
Carol Trawick at Glen Echo Park's Dentzel Carousel

‘Round and ‘Round With Carol Trawick

The local philanthropist is a sponsor of the Dentzel Carousel’s 100th anniversary.
Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park

Whirlabout of Fun

Glen Echo Park’s Dentzel Carousel has turned a steady ride for 100 years.