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New Trails at Umstead, HGTV Couple’s Cary HQ & Gourmet Toast Arrives | Good Morning Wake County – Good News

October 23, 2025 by Steve Rhode

Wake County approves mountain bike trails at Umstead and construction of Kellam-Wyatt County Park, HGTV’s Jason Byrd and Jenny Mahorney build their dream headquarters in Cary, and Toastique gourmet toast cafe opens Saturday in Midtown Raleigh. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Wake County approves trails at Umstead & Kellam-Wyatt Park: https://hoodline.com/2025/10/wake-county-approves-new-trails-at-umstead-greenlights-kellam-wyatt-county-park-development-near-raleigh/
Behind the Scenes Design builds Cary headquarters: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/10/22/behind-the-scenes-design-cary-office-remodeling.html
Toastique opens in Midtown Raleigh: https://trianglefoodblog.com/

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Kid Entrepreneurs, Friendship Heights Rebound & Late-Night Cookies | Good Morning Montgomery County – Good News

October 23, 2025 by Steve Rhode

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Forty young entrepreneurs run real businesses at Saturday’s FOXES Children’s Business Fair in Gaithersburg, Total Wine opens Thursday bringing new life to Friendship Heights, BabyCat Brewery adds outdoor seating in Bethesda, and Insomnia Cookies brings late-night delivery to Silver Spring. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

FOXES Children’s Business Fair: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/21/foxes-childrens-business-fair-coming-to-gaithersburg-this-saturday-with-40-young-entrepreneurs-participating/
Total Wine opens in Friendship Heights: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/10/21/total-wine-more-opening-friendship-heights/
BabyCat Brewery outdoor seating: http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2025/10/babycat-brewery-setting-up-outdoor.html
Insomnia Cookies coming to Silver Spring: http://eastmoco.blogspot.com/2025/10/insomnia-cookies-coming-soon-to-silver.html

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Ballet Classes for Kids with Down Syndrome & Açai Bowls with Banana Costumes | Good Morning Fairfax County – Good News

October 22, 2025 by Steve Rhode

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High schoolers from West Potomac teaching free ballet to kids with Down syndrome every Sunday in Alexandria, and South Block bringing healthy açai bowls to Reston Town Center with a banana costume contest grand opening. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Purple Tutu ballet program: https://wtop.com/local/2025/10/i-love-to-dance-with-my-friends-purple-tutu-in-alexandria-teaches-ballet-to-children-with-down-syndrome/
South Block opening in Reston: https://theburn.com/2025/10/20/new-south-block-restaurant-opens-in-reston-this-weekend/

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Fresh Health Bowls Coming to Cary & Capitol Story Time for Kids | Good Morning Wake County – Good News

October 22, 2025 by Steve Rhode

Mahana Fresh is opening its first North Carolina location in Cary with a grand opening celebration October 25th, and the State Capitol is hosting free Revolutionary War story time for families on November 8th. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Mahana Fresh Grand Opening: https://www.parksidetowncommons.com/deal-entries/2025/10/25/mahana-fresh-grand-opening
Story Time at State Capitol: https://triangleonthecheap.com/story-time-state-capitol/

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Three-Time Champion Racing Dachshund, Luxury Bedding Store & Hilton’s Multimillion Dollar Makeover | Good Morning Montgomery County – Good News

October 22, 2025 by Steve Rhode

A bedazzled dachshund named Leo wins his third straight racing title in Mount Airy, Boll & Branch brings high-end organic bedding to Bethesda Row, and the Hilton Rockville completes a multimillion-dollar renovation. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Mount Airy Dachshund Derby: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/21/church-holds-dachshund-derby/
Boll & Branch opening at Bethesda Row: http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2025/10/boll-branch-close-to-opening-at.html
Hilton Rockville renovation: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/20/hilton-washington-dc-rockville-completes-multimillion-dollar-renovation/

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373 people decorating gingerbread houses in Japan, pen pals meet after 43 years, Arizona innovation awards, major homebuilders to Rochester – The Good News You Need

October 21, 2025 by Steve Rhode

373 people decorating gingerbread houses in Japan, pen pals meeting after 43 years of letters, Arizona celebrating innovation, and three major homebuilders betting big on one Minnesota city.

Today’s stories:

A city in western Japan set a Guinness World Record when 373 people decorated gingerbread houses simultaneously, showing that communities still gather for wholesome, creative activities. Read more: http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/20/kainan-city-sets-world-record-for-mass-gingerbread-house-decorating
Two pen pals from Newfoundland, Canada and Singapore met in person for the first time after maintaining their friendship through handwritten letters for 43 years, proving lasting connections can thrive across continents. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/penpals-nl-singapore-9.6944349?cmp=rss
The Arizona Technology Council announced winners of the 2025 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation awards, recognizing the state’s most innovative companies and individuals with official state-level recognition. Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/inno/stories/news/2025/10/20/celebration-of-innovation-awards-2025.html?ana=brss_5045
Three of America’s major homebuilding companies—Pulte, D.R. Horton, and Lennar—are all entering the Rochester, Minnesota market, showing confidence in the city’s rapid growth. Read more: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/10/20/rochester-national-homebuilder-growth-impact.html?ana=brss_5045

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Sisters Pioneer Hearing Tech, Halloween Village & Tuesday Bluegrass | Good Morning Wake County – Good News

October 21, 2025 by Steve Rhode

Two Wake County sisters are among the first U.S. children testing a groundbreaking hearing implant, Lafayette Village transforms into a free Halloween wonderland starting October 26th, Creepy Crabtree returns to Lake Crabtree Park this Friday October 25th, and Bowstring Pizza brings free bluegrass to Tuesday nights. Your daily dose of good news from Wake County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Wake County sisters hearing implant breakthrough: https://abc11.com/post/wake-county-sisters-among-first-us-children-try-new-hearing-implant/18039053/
Halloween Village at Lafayette Village: https://triangleonthecheap.com/halloween-lafayette-village/
Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree Park: https://triangleonthecheap.com/creepy-crabtree-celebration/
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza: https://triangleonthecheap.com/free-beer-banjos-music-series-raleigh-times-bar/

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Crêpe Shop Opens, Vineyard Honored & Undefeated Soccer Champs | Good Morning Montgomery County – Good News

October 21, 2025 by Steve Rhode

The Crêpe Shoppe opens its first brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Crown this Wednesday, Clarksburg’s Burnt Hill Farm is named one of America’s most stunning vineyards, Don Bosco Cristo Rey’s soccer teams win their fourth straight championship undefeated, Andy’s Pizza expands to Montgomery Mall, and Rockville’s Ritchie Center becomes an international food destination. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

The Crêpe Shoppe opening Downtown Crown: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/19/the-crepe-shoppe-to-open-first-birck-and-mortar-location-this-week/
Burnt Hill Farm vineyard recognition: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/19/a-look-at-the-maryland-vineyard-named-one-of-americas-most-stunning/
Don Bosco Cristo Rey soccer championship: https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2025/10/soccer-teams-at-don-bosco-cristo-rey-high-school-are-the-champions/
Andy’s Pizza at Montgomery Mall: http://www.rockvillenights.com/2025/10/andys-pizza-opening-at-montgomery-mall.html
Ritchie Center international food hub: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/20/new-and-recent-changes-at-rockvilles-ritchie-center/

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Pati Jinich Pop-Up, VR Gaming & Monster Bash Returns | Good Morning Montgomery County – Good News

October 20, 2025 by Steve Rhode

Celebrity chef Pati Jinich is bringing a burrito pop-up to Bethesda in early November, a new VR gaming experience just opened at Montgomery Mall, Kabob Zone is coming to downtown Bethesda, and Takoma Park’s Monster Bash returns October 25th with parades and trunk-or-treat fun. Your daily dose of good news from Montgomery County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Pati Jinich Burrito Pop-Up: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/16/celebrity-chef-pati-jinich-hosting-burrito-pop-up-in-bethesda/
Immersa VR at Montgomery Mall: http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2025/10/immersa-edutainment-vr-game-experience.html
Kabob Zone Opening: http://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2025/10/kabob-zone-opening-in-bethesda.html
Takoma Park Monster Bash: https://mocoshow.com/2025/10/16/takoma-parks-monster-bash-returns-october-25-with-parade-live-music-and-trunk-or-treat-fun/

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Food Hall Opening, $273K Raised & Girls’ Flag Football History | Good Morning Fairfax County – Good News

October 20, 2025 by Steve Rhode

Wonder Food Hall opens October 30 in Reston, Fairfax City raised over $273,000 for homeless shelter services, local restaurants support breast cancer research through dessert sales, and Chantilly High launches the county’s first girls’ flag football team. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Wonder Food Hall Opening: https://theburn.com/2025/10/17/wonder-food-hall-announces-official-opening-day-in-reston/
Banquet Raises $273K for The Lamb Center: https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/banquet-raises-273k-fairfax-citys-homeless-day-shelter
Desserts for Breast Cancer Research: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/16/local-eateries-use-desserts-to-raise-funds-for-breast-cancer-research/
Chantilly Girls Flag Football: https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/chantilly-girls-among-first-to-kick-off-flag-football-team/article_bf7970c5-10bc-4b63-842a-7e95f713f4ba.html
Mrs. Doubtfire at Capital One Hall: https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/mrs-doubtfire-tour-brings-laughs-to-capital-one-hall/article_c48a928c-88c6-4f6a-aece-0d1972300c48.html
Herndon Football Victories: https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/herndon-football-finds-resilience-in-back-to-back-victories/article_0bbfd501-432e-4324-9cf0-5a53f463723a.html

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