Community

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.

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Sponsored

This Mother’s Day, skip standard flower delivery and give Mom an experience that lingers long after the flowers have bloomed.

Blooming Blossoms is hosting a Mother’s Day experience that hits all the right notes. Join us at our flower studio in Silver Spring for a hands-on floral workshop, the perfect calming two-hour escape. We’ll guide you through creating a gorgeous arrangement of fresh flowers, while sipping on drinks and nibbling on gourmet pastries.

Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, or your favorite mentor, it’s the perfect way to relax and bond in a creative, upscale environment. We are hosting sessions the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, so you can choose the workshop time that fits your schedule best. Come make a memory (and a masterpiece) together!

Spaces are limited to keep things intimate and relaxing. Don’t wait until the last minute—click the button below to book your tickets online today!

Curious about our journey? Read our story here.


Business

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.

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Maryland

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”:

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Olney

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).

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Germantown

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.

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Beyond MoCo

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…)