by Steve Rhode | Local Good News Montgomery County Podcast Host
Local news updates with Steve Rhode; daily good news from Montgomery County. Hyperlocal MoCo news from Rockville to Bethesda, Silver Spring to Gaithersburg, Germantown to Takoma Park, you’ll hear what matters most across Montgomery County. Visit https://TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications.
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November 17, 2025
<p>From a first-generation college graduate who refused to give up, to a billion-dollar tech unicorn hiding in Clarksburg, plus new ways to get outside and kick off the holidays—here's your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County.</p><p>Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Maryland's Newest 18-Hole Disc Golf Course Opens: <a href="https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/14/marylands-newest-18-hole-disc-golf-course-is-now-open/">https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/14/marylands-newest-18-hole-disc-golf-course-is-now-open/</a></p><p>Montgomery County Holiday Market Roundup: <a href="https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-holiday-market-roundup/">https://www.mymcmedia.org/montgomery-county-holiday-market-roundup/</a></p><p>Forterra Hits $1B Valuation: <a href="https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/14/clarksburgs-forterra-now-valued-at-over-1-billion-after-major-funding-round/">https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/14/clarksburgs-forterra-now-valued-at-over-1-billion-after-major-funding-round/</a></p><p>Paola Benitez-Marquez Graduates College: <a href="https://sasn.rutgers.edu/news/class-2024-paola-benitez-marquez-overcomes-long-odds-earn-college-degree-and-help-immigrants">https://sasn.rutgers.edu/news/class-2024-paola-benitez-marquez-overcomes-long-odds-earn-college-degree-and-help-immigrants</a></p><p>Join the email list at TapYourNews.com <a href="https://TapYourNews.com">https://TapYourNews.com</a></p><p>Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com <a href="https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com">https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
November 14, 2025
<p>An Olney neighbor received a police award for a life-saving act that happened back in May, Hollister is making its nostalgic return to Montgomery Mall tomorrow, and a Haitian restaurant is about to bring island flavors back to Silver Spring. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.</p><p><strong>Links to today's stories:</strong></p><p>Hollister Returns to Montgomery Mall: <a href="https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/13/hollister-makes-its-comeback-at-montgomery-mall/">https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/13/hollister-makes-its-comeback-at-montgomery-mall/</a></p><p>Haitian Restaurant Chez Aviole Opening in Silver Spring: <a href="https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2887403/haitian-restaurant-chez-aviole-coming-soon-to-downtown-silver-spring/">https://www.sourceofthespring.com/silver-spring-news/2887403/haitian-restaurant-chez-aviole-coming-soon-to-downtown-silver-spring/</a></p><p>Montgomery County Police Awards Honor Civilians: <a href="https://www.mymcmedia.org/75-officers-and-two-civilians-honored-for-valor-at-county-police-awards/">https://www.mymcmedia.org/75-officers-and-two-civilians-honored-for-valor-at-county-police-awards/</a></p><p>Holiday Light Shows Around Montgomery County: <a href="https://bethesdamagazine.com/article/holiday-lights-shows/">https://bethesdamagazine.com/article/holiday-lights-shows/</a></p><p>Join the email list at TapYourNews.com <a href="https://TapYourNews.com">https://TapYourNews.com</a></p><p>Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com <a href="https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com">https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
November 13, 2025
<p>Your Wednesday dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode. Today: A magical light festival starting Friday, the Northern Lights dancing over Olney, a basketball phenom's big decision, and new dining options coming to Rockville.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Winter Lights Festival opens Friday in Gaithersburg: <a href="https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/12/winter-lights-festival-returns-this-week-to-gaithersburg/">https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/12/winter-lights-festival-returns-this-week-to-gaithersburg/</a></p><p>Northern Lights visible over Montgomery County: <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/11/marylanders-see-northern-lights-amid-solar-storm/">https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/11/marylanders-see-northern-lights-amid-solar-storm/</a></p><p>Baba Oladotun announces college decision Nov 19: <a href="https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/12/blake-hs-star-baba-oladotun-ready-to-make-his-pick-one-of-the-biggest-decisions-in-county-hoops-history/">https://mocoshow.com/2025/11/12/blake-hs-star-baba-oladotun-ready-to-make-his-pick-one-of-the-biggest-decisions-in-county-hoops-history/</a></p><p>Brazilian steakhouse and Japanese restaurant coming to Rockville: <a href="https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/11/12/brazilian-steakhouse-japanese-restaurant-twinbrook-quarter/">https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/11/12/brazilian-steakhouse-japanese-restaurant-twinbrook-quarter/</a></p><p>Join the email list at TapYourNews.com <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">https://TapYourNews.com</a></p><p>Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
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Local news updates with Steve Rhode; daily good news from Montgomery County. Hyperlocal MoCo news from Rockville to Bethesda, Silver Spring to Gaithersburg, Germantown to Takoma Park, you’ll hear what matters most across Montgomery County.
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