In the past we’ve shared information regarding various scams in local Facebook groups, including mobile car detailing and duct cleaning scams, imposter tattoo artist, and event ticket scams. Local Facebook group administrators have recently reported two scams: nostalgic shirts and fabricated stories behind a young entrepreneur’s new business venture.
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center has been awarded and recently accepted the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. This national recognition honors the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for its dedication to outstanding patient care, teamwork, and nursing excellence.
Each month, popular reservation app/website OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. The results are then sorted by location and category. Below is Open Table’s May 2025 list of “Best Overall Restaurants in Maryland-DC Suburbs”:
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) recently announced the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala during an exclusive reception attended by local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. Among the nominees for “Chef of the Year” is Olney resident Mike Friedman (Red Hen, All-Purpose, Aventino, Fossette Focacceria, and All Purpose Pizza Shop).
Founded in 1976 by Zen Master Gosung Shin, the American Zen College is located on a 12-acre farm at 16819 Germantown Road in Germantown, dedicated to practicing and teaching Zen Buddhism. While perhaps not widely known to all Marylanders, this institution holds a significant place in the propagation of Zen in the United States and houses a remarkably ancient artifact.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for cocaine distribution after authorities uncovered his role as a leader in a drug trafficking ring that used a Hagerstown appliance store as a hub for selling fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. (more…)
At 8:09 a.m., Alert Montgomery issued a severe traffic alert, urging motorists to seek alternate routes due to a traffic incident that closed all lanes of MD-396 (Massachusetts Avenue) at Jamestown Road in Bethesda. According to the alert, drivers should expect significant delays in the affected area.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) recently announced the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala during an exclusive reception attended by local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. Among the nominees for “Best Brunch of the Year” is Maryland’s J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse in Silver Spring.
A recent ranking has unveiled the safest cities in every state, including Maryland. Ocean Pines in Worcester County was named the safest town in Maryland, according to the 2025 State of Safety in America rankings by Safewise.com. Notably, three cities in Montgomery County also made the list.
Better Bus is Metro’s initiative to improve regional bus service. On June 29, 2025, Metro will launch its new bus network. This is the first major overhaul in 50 years. “We used your input to finalize the network, and Metro’s Board of Directors approved it.” Per WMATA: Please use the resources below to learn more about your new routes and stops.
Eater DC has unveiled its list of the “Best Breweries Around DC,” noting that “beer lovers across the region can experience tours and tastings at full-scale production warehouses, sip a […]