Health + Wellness

All Star Pediatric Dentistry

Providing a wide range of dental care for infants, children, and adolescents. Article by David Robert Lambert | Photography by All Star Pediatric Dentistry Carolyn S. Chang, DMD, and Minhthu V. Phan, DDS, are co-owners of All Star Pediatric Dentistry in Rockville, Maryland. The term "pediatric" generally refers to the medical care of individuals from birth to age 18. This age range encompasses infants, children, and adolescents. All Star Pediatric Dentistry offers gentle, personalized dental...

Health + Wellness

Mealtime Facts Every Parent Needs

Swallow Wellness Answers Parents’ Top Feeding Questions Article and Photography by Provided When mealtimes become stressful for babies and young children, parents often turn to the internet or social media for answers, only to be met with conflicting advice and persistent myths. Understanding a few key, scientifically supported facts about feeding and swallowing can help cut through the noise and bring confidence, calm, and even joy back to the table. As feeding specialists, we’re here to...

Life + Culture

Around Town

What's Happening this Month in Potomac and Beyond Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Main Street Farmers Market | Open Year-Round on Saturdays | Kentlands, Gaithersburg The year-round Main Street Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Main St., in the Kentlands. Shop fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, microgreens, mushrooms, plants, and flowers. Take home savory prepared meals, homemade breads, and artisan sweet treats, and find your...

Travel

Discover the Magic of Great Wolf Lodge!

Article by Jessica DeArmond | Photography by Provided Looking for an unforgettable adventure for the whole family? Great Wolf Lodge is an incredible indoor water park resort that’s perfect for kids of all ages! From the moment you step inside, you’re transported to a world of excitement and fun. Splash and play in giant water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and interactive play zones, all under one roof! Kids love the chance to brave the thrilling rides or build sandcastles in the special...

Arts + Culture

Recipe for Raising a Young Entrepreneur

How Cookie YAY empowers kids to learn by doing business. Article by Anicia Juarez | Photography by Provided At 11, Madyson couldn’t find egg-safe cookies she liked, so she and her dad—exercise physiologist Yusef Battle—started Cookie YAY. In months the boxed treats hit Maryland farmers’ markets, earned local press, fueled Howard University’s football team, and dedicate a slice of every sale to youth business education. Below, Yusef explains their approach. Beyond cookies I said “yes”...

Life + Culture

Star Athletes Leave Lasting Legacies

Gaithersburg Teen Athletes Elena Juarez and Kayla Jordan Are Thriving Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Ruben Quesada Elena Juarez  and  Kayla Jordan  formed an unbreakable bond starting in elementary school that has carried them to many track and field championships throughout their high school career and beyond. Today, the newly-minted Gaithersburg High School graduates have accepted full scholarships to Morgan State University in Baltimore, where they will be college roommates...

Arts + Culture

Rio Lakefront Reimagined: Eat. Play. Stay.

A $30 million renovation transforms Rio into a vibrant, waterfront lifestyle and community destination. Article by Anicia Juarez Rio Lakefront has developed its position as Gaithersburg's favorite community gathering spot since its early days. This familiar shopping center underwent a $30 million renovation to become a new year-round destination which unites fresh energy with familiar charm. Rio has established itself as Gaithersburg's leading choice for community entertainment by offering its...

Food + Beverage

Serving Up Style

GoinGrazy Delivers Flavor, Fun, and Unforgettable Feasts Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Provided When Nessa Puscas moved to Maryland in 2019 to marry her high school sweetheart, she didn’t just find love, she found a vibrant, welcoming community. And it didn’t take long for that community to fall in love right back. After the challenges of the pandemic, Nessa decided to turn her passion into purpose, launching a business built around joy, celebration, and, of course...

Arts + Culture

From Beaches to Billboards:

Your Gateway to Music & Events Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Roc Nation, Alive Coverage and Provided For the discerning traveler with a taste for world-class music and refined coastal experiences, two standout festivals on the Eastern Seaboard have emerged as essential entries on any cultural bucket list. Set against stunning waterfront backdrops and infused with elevated hospitality, Fort Lauderdale’s Tortuga Music Festival and Ocean City’s Boardwalk Rock Festival are more...