Bethesda

At 8:09 a.m., Alert Montgomery issued a severe traffic alert, urging motorists to seek alternate routes due to a traffic incident that closed all lanes of MD-396 (Massachusetts Avenue) at Jamestown Road in Bethesda. According to the alert, drivers should expect significant delays in the affected area.

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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!

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Maryland

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 “Best Brunch of the Year” is Maryland’s J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse in Silver Spring.

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Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Crime

A recent ranking has unveiled the safest cities in every state, including Maryland. Ocean Pines in Worcester County was named the safest town in Maryland, according to the 2025 State of Safety in America rankings by Safewise.com. Notably, three cities in Montgomery County also made the list.

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DMV

Better Bus is Metro’s initiative to improve regional bus service. On June 29, 2025, Metro will launch its new bus network. This is the first major overhaul in 50 years. “We used your input to finalize the network, and Metro’s Board of Directors approved it.” Per WMATA: Please use the resources below to learn more about your new routes and stops.

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Germantown

The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for 25 years. This past week he released his review of Germantown, MD’s Mamma Lena and praised its “bountiful portions of expertly made pastas and more.”

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