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Hannah Yasharoff

Hannah

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 Yasharoff

Turnstile thanks Baltimore after first Grammy win. Here’s how other Marylanders fared.
Maryland has 10 chances to take home a Grammy Award on Sunday night. Here’s how all the local artists fared at the music awards show.
Pat McCrory, Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile accept the Best Rock Album award for "NEVER ENOUGH" onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger gives first interview on jail stint
Karen Huger returned to “The Real Housewives of Potomac” in the Season 10 finale for her first interview after getting released from prison in Montgomery County for her 2024 DUI in Potomac.
Andy Cohen, left, and Karen Huger during the "Reunion" episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac.
They support the national boycott to protest ICE, but say they can’t afford to close shop
Amid nationwide calls for consumers to avoid making any purchases on Friday as part of a protest against ICE, some businesses in the area have shut down, while others are finding different ways to support the cause.
Neighbors Coffee in Rockville is among several small, locally-owned businesses that have supported ICE protests, but explained why they cannot shut down for the day to join Friday’s nationwide economic boycott.
Stephen Colbert pokes fun at Potomac River spill: ‘That’s some deep doo-doo’
Stephen Colbert weighed in on the Potomac River’s “poop water geyser” Wednesday night during his opening monologue, making a jab about President Trump and shouting out the local water safety organization working to clear up the river.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Thursday’s December 18, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
D.C.’s Fossette Focacceria brings Tuscan-style sandwiches to Bethesda
Fossette Focacceria’s six Tuscan-style sandwiches are available at AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda from chef Mike Friedman, who is also behind Aventino, All-Purpose and the Red Hen.
January 29, 2026 - AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda. The Italiano is loaded up with Genoa salami, finocchiona, sopressata, mortadella, mozzarella, spicy peppers and finished with oil and vinegar.
Meet the local singers who could win Grammy Awards this weekend
Several Marylanders, including Turnstiles, Rei Ami and Maggie Rose, are nominated for Grammy Awards, which air this Sunday.
Rei Ami, left, and Maggie Rose.
7 things to do this week in Montgomery County while it’s waaaaay too cold outside
It’s freezing outside, but don’t let that stop you from having fun this week. Here’s what to do in Montgomery County.
Instead of braving the elements this weekend, try a virtual tai chi class.
Bethesda’s José Andrés sends food donations to local shelters amid snowstorm
José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen partnered with local restaurants to provide meals to shelters in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. area.
Caruso's Grocery chef Matthew Adler helps the Bread and Water Company team load food donation boxes for delivery to local homeless shelters.
Montgomery County’s Sylvester Stallone, Natalie Portman nominated for awards nobody wants
Sylvester Stallone and Natalie Portman, actors with ties to Montgomery County, have been nominated for Razzie Awards.
Actors Natalie Portman, left, and Sylvester Stallone were among the high-profile actors who were just nominated for Razzie Awards.
‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ featuring Germantown’s Rei Ami nabs Oscar nomination
Rei Ami, who hails from Germantown, is part of a trio that sings what is now an Oscar-nominated song, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami, winners of the Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," pose in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
A winner of the most prestigious food award in the country may cook near you
The James Beard Awards announced their semifinalists on Wednesday.
Darmyelesh Alemu, chef and co-owner of Beteseb in Silver Spring, is a semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic in the 2026 James Beard Awards.
Every DC, Maryland and Virginia location featured in the new ‘Queer Eye’ season
Season 10 of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” takes place in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. Here’s every local spot featured in the show.
The tenth and final season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” takes place in D.C. and includes several notable venues in Montgomery County and Virginia.
Backlash at the Kennedy Center is boosting local theaters and concert halls
Attendance at the Kennedy Center has plummeted following President Donald Trump’s takeover of the national performing arts venue.
New signage, The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Meet the Silver Spring woman who stars in a new ‘Queer Eye’ episode
Kate Janosko grew up in Silver Spring. Now, she’s representing her hometown in the final season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye.”
Meet Kate Janosko, a Silver Spring resident who appears on the tenth and final season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” (From left to right: hair and grooming expert Jonathan van Ness, culture and lifestyle expert Karamo Brown, Janoski, food expert Antoni Porowski, fashion expert Tan France and home design expert Jeremiah Brent.)
Washington National Opera finds new home after Kennedy Center departure
After announcing its departure from the Kennedy Center last week, the Washington National Opera will now set up shop at The George Washington University, plus other venues around Maryland, Virginia and D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 19: Workers adjust the name of the “John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" on December 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted in what they say was a unanimous decision to rename the facility “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts”.
7 things to do in Montgomery County this week, including Restaurant Week deals and MLK celebrations
From Restaurant Week deals to Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations and a huge anime convention, there’s plenty to do this weekend and beyond in Montgomery County.
Caruso’s Grocery in Pike and Rose is one of roughly 20 Montgomery County-based restaurants offering Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week.
10 healthy restaurants serving nutritious and delicious meals
If your New Year's resolution to eat healthier is starting to feel unsustainable, we have just the restaurants to help you keep going.
Seoul Food DC, actually located in Takoma Park, serves up flavorful vegan Korean food including the broccoli and sweet potato japchae and kimchi-based avocado salad.
A ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star clashes with Donna Kelce on ‘The Traitors’
“Real Housewives of Potomac” alum Candiace Dillard Bassett and Donna Kelce (as in Taylor Swift’s soon-to-be mother-in-law) duked it out in the first few episodes of Season 4 of NBC’s “The Traitors.”
Candiace Dillard Bassett, left, and Donna Kelce on "The Traitors."
She waited two decades for sobriety to be cool. Here’s how she helped kick-start the movement.
Laura Silverman, a North Bethesda resident, turned her sobriety journey into an international movement for nonalcoholic beverages. Here’s what you can learn from her this Dry January.
Laura Silverman of North Bethesda turned her sobriety journey into an international community.
7 things to do in Montgomery County to keep your New Year’s resolutions alive
You talked a big game on Dec. 31 about the ways you were going to change your life this year. Executing those intentions is another thing. These seven activities happening this week in Montgomery County offer the opportunity to do good on your New Year’s resolutions.
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