Andy’s Pizza has been named the winner of Washington City Paper’s “Best Pizza” award in the publication’s 2026 Best of D.C. readers’ poll, competing against restaurants throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Founded by Montgomery County native Andy Brown, Andy’s Pizza operates 14 locations across the DMV, including three in Montgomery County. Its MoCo restaurants can be found in Downtown Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and Westfield Montgomery Mall.

The growing pizza brand is known for its New York-style pizza, featuring a thin, crisp crust with a slight char inspired by classic New York slices. The recognition follows another major honor for Andy’s Pizza. Earlier this year, the company was named Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 RAMMY Awards, one of the Washington region’s highest honors for the restaurant industry.

Red Hound Pizza in Takoma Park was the only other Montgomery County restaurant among the award’s finalists.

Rockville is now home to what the city says is the first U.S. installation of a residential electric vehicle charging cable channel in a public right of way, providing a new charging option for residents who rely on street parking.

The system allows an EV charging cable to run from equipment on private property through a narrow, covered channel installed across the sidewalk. The cover sits flush with the sidewalk to maintain access for pedestrians and people using mobility devices.

The new standards are intended for residents of single-family homes, townhomes and duplexes along city streets who do not have access to a garage, driveway or parking pad. They follow the adoption of Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan in March 2025.

Rockville is also allowing curbside pedestal chargers in the public right of way, connected to a home’s electrical service through underground conduit. Proposed installations must meet city safety, accessibility, parking and infrastructure requirements, and homeowners are responsible for installing and maintaining the equipment.

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Montgomery County has taken another major step toward advancing the long-planned VIVA White Oak development, with officials ceremonially signing legislation authorizing up to $420 million in bonds to support infrastructure for the estimated $2.7 billion project.

The County Council unanimously approved the legislation in July, authorizing Montgomery County’s first use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The financing will support infrastructure including roads, water and sewer systems, utility connections and soil remediation, with the bonds expected to be repaid using a portion of new property tax revenue generated by the development.

At full buildout, VIVA White Oak is expected to include more than 4,400 residences and over 3 million square feet of laboratory, office, medical-office and retail space across the 280-acre development district. The project is expected to generate approximately 9,000 permanent jobs and 19,000 construction jobs.

“This is a project that has been discussed and planned for a long time, and now we are getting to the point where people will actually begin seeing it take shape,” County Executive Marc Elrich said.

The first phase is planned to include a Costco, two apartment buildings totaling 1,000 units, townhomes and a town center with retail and an anchor grocery store. Phase One is expected to be completed by 2033, with the full development anticipated by 2044.

Located near the U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, VIVA White Oak is expected to represent approximately $2.7 billion in private investment, described by the County as the largest private investment in the history of eastern Montgomery County.

The County projects the development will generate more than $21 million in annual County revenue beginning in 2033, with revenue expected to increase in subsequent years. The first round of financing is expected to begin later this year.

Dolcezza, which operates a Montgomery County location at Bethesda Row, has been named “Best Ice Cream/Gelato” in Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. awards.

The locally founded business competed against ice cream and gelato shops across D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream being the only other finalist with a Montgomery County location (Bethesda).

Founded in 2004, Dolcezza specializes in small-batch gelato made with locally sourced ingredients, including seasonal fruit, herbs, nuts and grass-fed Pennsylvania milk and cream.

Dolcezza operates seven locations across the DMV, including its Bethesda shop at 7111 Bethesda Lane. The company celebrated its 22nd anniversary in July with a free gelato giveaway featuring a limited-edition Chocotorta flavor inspired by the popular Argentinian dessert.

MoCo Spurs, Montgomery County’s official Tottenham Hotspur supporters club, has moved its home watch party location from Saints Row Brewing in Gaithersburg, which closed earlier this years with plans to reopen, to Silver Branch Brewing Rockville Beerworks.

The club held its first watch party at the new location on Saturday, August 22. Organizers said the move gives the group a new home where it can continue growing its community of local Tottenham supporters.

Launched in 2023, MoCo Spurs is recognized as an Official Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Club. The group brings fans together to watch matches featuring Tottenham, a Premier League soccer club based in north London, England.

MoCo Spurs previously held its watch parties at Saints Row Brewing in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. When The MoCoShow visited the group in 2024, dozens of supporters gathered at the brewery to follow the action and cheer on the club.

Silver Branch Brewing Rockville Beerworks is located at 7301 Calhoun Place in Rockville. Additional information about upcoming watch parties is available through MoCo Spurs.