Brookeville Beer Farm, located at 20315 Georgia Ave., recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of serving locally brewed beer, homemade pizza, and more in Brookeville.

The brewery celebrated the milestone on July 28, with Brookeville Beer Farm thanking customers the following day for helping commemorate the occasion. “We had so much fun yesterday celebrating 10 years of Brookeville Beer Farm! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Cheers to many more years and memories!” the brewery wrote.

Brookeville Beer Farm’s roots actually date back a couple of years before the brewery opened. The farm began taking shape in spring 2014 in the fields behind the brewhouse, starting with its first hop yard along with red raspberries and shiitake mushrooms. In 2015, the operation expanded with a second, larger hop yard, blueberry and blackberry bushes, and honey-producing beehives.

Today, the property includes planters used to grow tomatoes, mint, peppers, spices, and other vegetables that are incorporated into the Beer Farm’s kitchen. The farm also produces its own honey. The brewery operates a 10-barrel brewing system with four bright tanks and eight fermenters. Spent grain from the brewing process is composted and used to enrich the farmland.

Brookeville Beer Farm describes its goal as carrying on the history and hospitality of Brookeville by creating a community gathering place where guests can enjoy beer, homemade pizzas, and time with friends and neighbors. Its taproom features wood beams, a handcrafted oak bar, indoor seating, and a pizza oven, while the outdoor area includes picnic-table seating. The Beer Farm is also family- and dog-friendly.

Brookeville Beer Farm is open Monday through Thursday from noon-9pm, Friday from noon-10pm, Saturday from 11am-10pm, and Sunday from 11am-9pm.

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A juvenile was injured in a shooting inside Wheaton Mall Friday evening, according to Montgomery County Police.

At approximately 6pm, 4th District officers responded to the mall in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road for a reported shooting. Police said a juvenile victim was shot in the leg and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said a juvenile male suspect has been taken into custody. Police confirmed the scene has been secured and there is no longer a threat inside the mall. However, the public is being asked to avoid the area while officers continue their investigation.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has announced that its highly anticipated Virginia resort will officially open on Nov. 12, 2026, bringing one of the country’s largest indoor water park destinations within a relatively short drive of Montgomery County.

The $900 million resort is under construction in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, just off Interstate 95, approximately 80 miles from central Montgomery County. Once complete, it will become Kalahari’s fifth U.S. location and will feature more than 175,000 square feet of indoor water park attractions, approximately 900 guest suites, a full-service convention center, restaurants, shopping, arcades and other family entertainment. The African-inspired resort is expected to attract visitors from across the Washington metropolitan area and the East Coast.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions was recently named to TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Private Companies 2026. The family-owned company earned recognition for its workplace culture, employee development and community impact. Founded more than 25 years ago by Todd and Shari Nelson, Kalahari says it has built its growth around investing in employees through leadership development, wellness initiatives and a promote-from-within philosophy, while also supporting local communities through volunteer programs, charitable giving and workforce development initiatives. TIME and research firm Statista selected the 500 companies based on employee survey data and measurable societal, environmental and workplace impact.

“This recognition isn’t about a ranking; it’s about our people,” Founder and CEO Todd Nelson said in announcing the honor. “We’ve always believed that when you invest in people, supporting their growth, their well-being and being there for them through life’s toughest moments, you build something stronger.”

Kalahari currently operates resorts in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; and Round Rock, Texas. The Virginia location marks the company’s first resort in the Washington, D.C. region and is expected to become a popular destination for families seeking a water park getaway without air travel.