Hannah Yasharoff
reporter, Montgomery County
Hannah Yasharoff covers food, the arts and culture in Montgomery County for The Banner. She previously served as an entertainment and wellness reporter for USA Today, and has also covered food, entertainment, lifestyle and wellness for Eater DC, Parade, National Geographic, Women’s Health, The Messenger, Popsugar, Well+Good, AARP and more. Born and raised in Montgomery County, Hannah studied journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
The latest from Hannah
7 things to do in the capital region, including a fun run and a huge flea market
Here’s your guide to the weekend in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including Halloween festivities and a new popup flea market.
41 jobs lost as Bethesda’s True Food Kitchen closes amid bankruptcy filing
Bethesda’s True Food Location is shutting down after filing for bankruptcy. Once a revolutionary wellness restaurant, it now has much more competition.
The ultimate guide to Halloween celebrations in the capital region
Here’s your guide to Halloween celebrations to join in the capital region this spooky season, from tricks to treats!
Ahead of a new Broadway show, Michael Mainwaring isn’t taking his Potomac roots for granted
Meet Michael Mainwaring, the Potomac native who is about to appear in a new Broadway musical.
‘I’m pacing myself’: 3 weeks post-heart attack, Will Jawando is back at work
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando is back at work, just over three weeks after suffering a heart attack.
How 2 local theaters teamed up to immerse audiences in an August Wilson classic
Montgomery County’s theater season opens with a powerful ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ a Round House and Olney coproduction that makes August Wilson’s play feel lived in.
7 things to do in the capital region this weekend: Free festivals galore
There’s a festival for everyone this weekend. Here are seven to consider around the capital region.
Taylor Swift hasn’t been here in a while. Here’s what you can do about it.
Local Swifties are getting their fix of their favorite artist thanks to an influx of Taylor Swift tribute shows.
Another ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star joins hit competition show ‘The Traitors’
Montgomery County’s own Gizelle Bryant, one of the original stars of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” will star in the fifth season of Peacock’s “The Traitors.”
Potomac’s Shreya Navile makes Netflix debut in dance comedy ‘Best of the Best’
Potomac native Shreya Navile appears in Netflix’s new Bollywood dance comedy, “Best of the Best.”
7 things to do in the capital region, including Theatre Week and a Taylor Swift tribute
Here’s your guide to weekend plans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including shows during Theatre Week and a Taylor Swift tribute concert.
‘A collective grief’: Maryland theater lovers react to the Kennedy Center’s closure
Maryland’s theater community saw the Kennedy Center shutdown coming. It was devastating nonetheless.
The New York Times names Montgomery County spot on 50 favorite restaurants list
The New York Times’ list of the 50 best restaurants in America includes one spot in Maryland: the Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Montgomery County.
Here’s how Marylanders fared at the 2026 Emmy Awards
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards brought Marylanders at least one victory and a surprisingly pricey gift bag.
Junction Bistro is the latest in a string of Chevy Chase restaurant closures
Chevy Chase’s Junction Bistro, Bar & Bakery shut its doors for good over the weekend — the second closure for the chain in a month, leaving only its original Alexandria, Virginia, location.
Round House Theatre refuses to coddle its audience
Round House Theatre in Bethesda is turning 50. Its scope has grown, but the mission remains the same.
7 things to do in the capital region, from Restaurant Week to a Dolly Parton tribute
Here’s what to do this weekend in the capital region, including Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week and a culinary tribute to Dolly Parton.
A Silver Spring cafe serves savory biscuits and makes chefs out of refugees
Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit that trains refugees to cook, is welcoming accomplished local chefs to teach its students. Its first location outside of New York opened in Silver Spring in June.
‘Dolly Parton wants to give you a gift’: How the country music icon helped Marylanders learn to read
The late music superstar helped millions of children get hooked on reading through her international Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.
‘I made this for you’: Local quilt makers honor family, community at the county fair
Prizes at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair are just a fraction of the rewards local quilt artists receive for their creations.
