
Baltimore’s Good Neighbor has been named one of the “Best Home Stores in America” for 2026 by House Beautiful.
Located at 3827 Falls Rd in Baltimore, Good Neighbor is one of 33 stores nationwide included in the magazine’s annual selection. The list is an unranked editorial selection rather than a reader poll or formal award.
House Beautiful said its editors set out to find 33 of the country’s best home stores by researching businesses online and on social media, visiting shops in communities across the country and consulting its network of designers.
Good Neighbor was highlighted for combining design-focused retail with a community gathering space that includes home furnishings, pop-ups from local makers, workshops and events, along with an on-site coffee shop.
House Beautiful described Good Neighbor as “equal parts design destination and social gathering place,” highlighting its focus on celebrating craftsmanship from Baltimore and beyond while creating a space centered around community and connection.
Good Neighbor was founded as a business concept in 2019 and opened its physical coffee shop and design-focused retail space on Falls Rd in May 2020. The business has continued to expand since then, adding its Design Garage in 2022 and a seven-room boutique guesthouse upstairs in 2023.

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney has become the site of Maryland’s first endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy, according to MedStar Health.
Breast surgeon Jennifer Son, MD, performed the procedure in early September, introducing a minimally invasive surgical option for select patients undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer. The first patient was a woman in her late 30s for whom preserving her appearance was an important part of her treatment and recovery plan.
Unlike a traditional mastectomy, the endoscopic nipple-sparing procedure allows the surgeon to remove breast tissue while preserving the outer skin, nipple and areola when medically appropriate. The procedure is performed through a small incision near the underarm using an endoscope – a thin tube equipped with a small camera – along with specialized surgical instruments.
Breast reconstruction can then be performed during the same operation. According to MedStar Health, the approach can provide a more natural appearance while minimizing visible scarring and avoiding additional operations.
The procedure is not appropriate for every patient. Factors considered include breast size and shape, the amount of natural sagging, and the size and location of the tumor. In general, potential candidates may include patients with small to medium-sized breasts, limited sagging and tumors that have not spread to the skin, chest wall, muscles or nipple area.
“Breast cancer surgery is not one-size-fits-all,” Son said. “For appropriately selected patients, endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy gives us another option to consider when developing a surgical plan that takes into account their cancer, anatomy, reconstruction goals and preferences.” Son said the priority remains providing safe and effective cancer treatment while helping patients understand the surgical options available to them.
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center offers breast cancer services ranging from imaging and biopsies to surgery, reconstruction, genetic counseling and testing, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, clinical trials and post-treatment support. The addition of the endoscopic nipple-sparing procedure allows eligible patients to receive the minimally invasive surgical option locally in Olney.

Beginning Monday, September 28, Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery will implement a new Parental Guidance Policy requiring visitors under 18 to be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older after 3 p.m. daily.
The policy will be in effect from 3 p.m. until closing each day and applies to interior and exterior common areas at both malls. One supervising adult age 21 or older may accompany up to four minors.
Westfield said the policy is intended to help maintain a comfortable, safe and family-friendly environment for shoppers, dining guests and other visitors. The policy applies at Westfield Wheaton, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road, and Westfield Montgomery, located at 7101 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda.