Restaurant

Insomnia Cookies at 8455 Fenton Street, Suite 5B in Silver Spring will hold its grand opening on Saturday, November 29, offering a free classic cookie to anyone who signs up for Insomnia Rewards during the event from 12 PM to 3 AM. The store will also offer free delivery with the code SILVERSPRING through December 15 (more…)


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Maryland

Mark Pappas, the beloved founder of Pappas Restaurants and a fixture of Maryland’s dining community for more than half a century, has passed away at the age of 93. The restaurant’s social media page announced that he died peacefully over the weekend, surrounded by loved ones.

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Announcement

Curry Z is a proud, family-owned casual dining destination located in Germantown, Maryland, that brings vibrant Halal culinary traditions to the local community. Led by Chef Sushil Sah—who, as you might know, previously served as head chef and owner at Le Mirch in Washington, D.C.—our kitchen crafts an exceptional blend of authentic Indian and Nepali recipes with classic American favorites. Guests can savor rich, slow-cooked curries, aromatic biryanis, and delicately handcrafted momos alongside inventive comfort items like Philly cheesesteaks, loaded fries, and fusion burgers. We also feature customizable wraps and build-your-own bowls that cater to busy lifestyles while maintaining uncompromising flavor and freshness. Every dish reflects our dedication to hospitality, quality ingredients, and deep cultural heritage, whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch or ordering carryout and delivery for a family dinner at home. We welcome everyone to experience our warm service and explore a delicious menu built around passion and tradition. If you are interested in any catering, we offer that as well! Just give us a call!


Event

Our annual free open house is absolutely monumental this year as we celebrate a transformed campus! Come for activities all over campus, see some of your favorite Olney performers, as well as local, community-based performance groups. We’ll have more vendors than ever along with our always-popular used costume sale!

Free Performances, Demonstrations, & Classes including:


MoCo Government

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will open registration on Nov. 30 for two limited availability whiskey lotteries that give residents and alcohol license holders a chance to purchase more than 500 bottles of highly allocated spirits, including George T. Stagg 2024 Bourbon, Heaven Hill Heritage 19 Year Bourbon, and Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol. 5 Rye.

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MCFRS

Wootton High School in Rockville was evacuated Monday morning after staff reported a gas smell near the building’s boiler room. Students and staff were directed out of the building around the start of the school day and moved to outdoor athletic areas as a precaution.

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DMV

Metro has officially launched the first phase of its revamped bike parking program, introducing new app-based bike lockers now available at the Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market Metrorail stations. The rollout marks the beginning of a multi-year upgrade aimed at making bike-to-rail travel easier, safer, and more convenient for riders across the region.

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