Events

Olney’s Winter City Lights opens for the 2025 season on Friday, November 28th. Organizers describe it as the “largest and most spectacular light show in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore areas,” offering a magical experience for all ages. Guests can expect elaborate light tunnels, animated displays, festive music, and plenty of photo-worthy moments throughout the scenic drive.

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Maryland

The regular season is in the books, and the second season begins this week as Montgomery County’s finest hit the gridiron for the first round of the Maryland High School Football Playoffs. From powerhouse programs like Quince Orchard and Sherwood looking to continue dominant runs, to upstart stories like Wheaton and Kennedy aiming to make noise, the opening round is loaded with intrigue.

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3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.

4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


Bethesda

Limon’s Gems & Jewels, a historic family–owned jeweler in Bethesda and first reported closing by Robert Dyer, will close its doors this month after more than a century in business. Located at 7909 Norfolk Avenue, the business confirmed it will cease accepting new work during the first week of November and anticipates closing by Thanksgiving, with limited availability afterward to complete existing orders. (more…)


Community

Flavor Hive’s return to Germantown has drawn a massive crowd. By 11:15am, hundreds of people had already formed a line outside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, eagerly waiting to grab a taste of the viral food truck’s famous chip bag meals and custom bowls. Organizers expect thousands of attendees throughout the day as the event continues until 8pm.

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MDLottery

Two brothers won a combined $500,000 after purchasing ten winning Pick 5 tickets for the Oct. 29 midday drawing at the Sunoco gas station on Clarksburg Road in Clarksburg, marking the top Maryland Lottery prize of the week. In total, Maryland players claimed more than $29.8 million in prizes from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, with including an additional $100,000 scratch-off winner in Rockville. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)