Restaurants

Last November, we reported that California Fish Grill, a chain with approximately 50 restaurants in California and Arizona, signed on for its first Maryland location at 12238 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Towne Plaza. We recently let you know that the restaurant is aiming for a fall opening and now we know that a $650K permit was approved for interior construction of the restaurant.

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Maryland

Silver Spring Historical Society members have measured the historic acorn gazebo in Acorn Urban Park (8075 Newell St) in Silver Spring, MD, determining it surpasses Oak Hill, Ohio’s recently erected acorn statue, which measures 12 feet in diameter and 15 ½ feet in height, and was promoted as the world’s largest acorn display. Built in 1850 by Silver Spring founder Francis Preston Blair, the structure measures 14.058 feet in diameter and 17 feet ¾ inches in height, exceeding Oak Hill’s by over two inches in diameter and more than two feet in height. (more…)


Poolesville

The Crossvines, a premier destination for weddings and events in Poolesville, MD, has been honored with a 2025 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. This prestigious award recognizes the top local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism, as determined by the reviews of real couples.

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Bethesda

American Field Services (AFS-USA) has announced that Ashton Veld, a high school student from Bethesda, Maryland is one of 210 American high school students to be awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. CBYX is a bilateral exchange program co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag (Parliament).

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Germantown

Montgomery County Police safely located a missing 6-year-old non-verbal child with autism who was found in a pond behind the Germantown Library, prompting renewed reminders about the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately in such cases and highlighting the department’s ongoing outreach and support for families through its Autism/IDD Unit. (more…)


DC Sports

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for their preseason clash against the New England Patriots tonight. Preseason games are crucial proving grounds for players on the fringe and those looking to carve out a roster spot to contribute in meaningful ways this season. Tonight’s matchup in particular presents opportunities for several Commanders to make a significant impression. Here are four players to keep a close watch on:

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DC

Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela will begin service on the Northeast Corridor, revolutionizing the travel experience between Washington, D.C. and New York City, cutting the trip down to approximately 2.5 hours. The new fleet of high-speed trains promises a more comfortable, connected, and efficient journey for travelers.

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