Arts + Culture

Nature in Our Backyards

Montgomery County's parks and wildlife are waiting to be explored. Article by David Robert Lambert | Photography by Sam Rosenthal, Dave Lambert, US Park Service, and Maryland DNR. Wildlife, beautiful scenery, and manicured gardens abound in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Agricultural History Farm Park The Agricultural History Farm Park (AHFP) in Derwood is an early 20th-century farm on a 455-acre site with rolling hills, open fields, an apple orchard, and a variety of farm animals. The...

Life + Culture

Passing it on

Wisdom Martin's career is built on family, faith, and telling the stories that matter Article by Deborah Blumberg | Photography by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, M3 Mitchell Media As a child, Wisdom Martin absorbed every note of the beloved Christian gospel hymn his mother, Shirley, sang at home: "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain." That guiding sentiment has shaped the Emmy-winning journalist throughout his 30-year career, including 23 years covering the DMV. ...

Fitness

AROUND TOWN

Your Guide to All Things - June - in the Area Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Smithsonian Folklife Festival The National Mall March – November For the U.S. semi-quincentennial in 2026, the Smithsonian expands beyond the Mall with “Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals.” Spanning March through November, the initiative partners with nearly 40 festivals nationwide, with programming at the National Museum of American History, Anacostia Community...

Arts + Culture

Culture, Community, and a Limitless Canvas

Kelly Towles is the D.C. artist, designer, and curator whose public murals stretch from Washington to Tokyo. Photography by Provided Kelly Towles is a Washington, D.C.-based artist, designer, and curator whose practice spans large-scale public murals, studio objects, and cultural programming. Born in Ohio and raised in Alice Springs, Australia, his early visual influences included animation, comic imagery, and broadcast-era pop aesthetics. That foundation shaped a body of work defined by...

Life + Culture

Echoes of Spain

TorcuArt brings the living traditions of Spanish flamenco, music, scholarship, and community to the cultural landscape of Washington, D.C. Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Flamenco begins with a single word: Olé. Within those three letters lives a universe of feeling: joy and grief, love and heartbreak, celebration and longing. On May 16, 2026, that spirit will come alive at the Flores Flamencas Festival at Cabin John Regional Park, Bethesda. Get your tickets online, ...

Arts + Culture

Game On, Kelsey

Leading With Grace and Grit: Kelsey Nicole Nelson’s Winning Formula Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Photography by Dr. Ceylon Mitchell | M3 Media and Joy Washington Ever since childhood, Kelsey Nicole Nelson has had a voracious appetite for sports, broadcasting, storytelling, and building meaningful connections — passions that have shaped her dynamic career. Raised in Clarksburg, Maryland, Nelson grew up immersed in sports culture, attending Georgetown and University of Maryland...

Health + Wellness

Women at the Forefront of Health & Wellness

Two local medical professionals are changing the narrative in the healthcare arena with their unique practices and a holistic view of their patients’ care Article by Mindy Toran "Managing Menopause" Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP, a functional and aesthetic medicine provider at the Osteopathic Center for Healing in Rockville is passionate about educating her patients about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy as they hit midlife. “Menopause is no longer a taboo topic,” says...

Education

Recipe for Success

Family-Focused Philosophy: How Amy Goldstein Always Puts Clients in the Right Homes Article by Debra Wallace For Amy Goldstein, success in the mortgage industry has always been personal. Guided by her father, Gary Schiller, she has spent 26 years at BMIC Mortgage, Inc. in Gaithersburg, building a career rooted in trust, relationships, and a family-first philosophy. Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida, she specializes in home purchase and refinance loans — but says...

Arts + Culture

Around Town

A collection of the month’s most vibrant social moments and meaningful gatherings Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Gaithersburg Book Festival Bohrer Park May 16 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. A vibrant literary festival set in a scenic park, featuring award-winning authors, poets, and songwriters from across the country. Free and open to all, it offers engaging programming for all ages, supported by the City of Gaithersburg and a dedicated community of volunteers...

Fitness

Navigating Loss with Grace

Practical Wisdom for Healing and Preparation Article by Bianca Bain Villegas GRIEF: Rabbi Gary S Fink, D.Min. Holidays can be difficult for those who grieve. Bereavement is personal and individual, even when shared. Some people express grief through tears and emotions; others are quiet and thoughtful; still others get busy and organize. It is important to make room for the range of responses and feelings that fill the air. A loved one’s memory can be honored in many ways during the...