In November 2023, we let you know that plans were submitted to convert the current site of 7-Eleven (15585 Old Columbia Pike) and the adjacent Mattress Warehouse (15595 Old Columbia Pike) in Burtonsville into a Wawa. Construction plans were approved on Thursday for what will be Montgomery County’s second Wawa.
WSSC Water is urging all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to only use water for essential purposes effective immediately. At this time, water is safe and there is no need to boil before essential use.
Kajiken opened its first DC Metro location at 1701 Rockville Pike STE A7 in Rockville this past summer, joining restaurants in Baltimore, Chicago, Manhattan, and San Mateo, California. Now, the restaurant has announced a soft opening on Monday, January 13th for its first Virginia location at 7505 Leesburg Pike D in Falls church. Our very own Mr. MoCo (Alex Tsironis) named the “brothless ramen” his favorite dish in Montgomery County for July 2024 (video below).
The Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department shared the following statement regarding the loss of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins:
McDonald’s has temporarily closed for a full remodel at 11301 Seven Locks Rd in the Cabin John Village shopping center (Potomac, MD).
With the College Football Playoff wrapping up and the NFL Playoffs getting started, Eater DC put together a list of ‘Best Sports Bars in DC.’ While many of us have our own favorite spots, just one Maryland bar made the list– Sports & Social in Pike & Rose.
Updated to include the correct date of March 1st as the date of the change to the 21+ service model
For over five years, Windridge Vineyards (15700 Darnestown Rd.) has been celebrated for its breathtaking views and tranquil ambiance, becoming a popular gathering spot for locals. Starting March 1st, when the winery reopens after its Winter Break, it will implement a 21+ service model, marking a new chapter in its offerings.
On a chilly Saturday morning, the Walt Whitman High School boys basketball team, along with their coach, Chris Lun, dedicated their time to supporting local families in need. In partnership with Access Youth DC, the team participated in a meaningful initiative to buy and bag groceries for Whitman Families4Families.
Ledo Pizza, one of the pioneers of “Maryland Style Pizza”, opened at 243 W 38th St in Manhattan a little over two years ago and has been fully embraced by NYC since its arrival.
Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken will open its fourth Montgomery County location at 5290 Randolph Rd in Loehmann’s Plaza (Rockville/N. Bethesda).
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced a government modernization initiative, directing state agencies to collaborate with the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement to identify cost savings, streamline operations, and eliminate redundancies, aiming to address Maryland’s budget deficit and enhance efficiency.