Baltimore

In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, we’ve put together a list of local favorites based on national and regional “best fried chicken” articles, reader recommendations, and input from our staff.

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Restaurants

At the beginning of this year, we let you know that McDonald’s closed permanently in the Westfield Wheaton mall food court (11160 Veirs Mill Rd.) and that it will be replaced by Burger King. BK has just received a permit valued at $239K to begin work on the transition, which should be open in the next few months.

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Event

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.


Maryland

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. Despite their Greek roots, the cousins shared a deep appreciation for Peruvian cuisine and envisioned a warm space where families could come together to savor fresh, authentic dishes.

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Rockville

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at 603 Edmonston Dr. in Rockville, which has been closed since December 17, 2024, for renovations focused on improving accessibility and sound, including upgrades to comply with ADA standards, will officially reopen at the beginning of August 2025. (more…)


Events

The City of Gaithersburg is hosting its annual SportsFest– an event that celebrates all things sports with a morning full of fun and activity for youth entering grades K through 8. This free, rain-or-shine event takes place at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm on Saturday, July 12th and highlights the City’s philosophy of participation over competition.

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Chevy Chase

Eater DC has released its list of “Hottest New Brunches to Try in DC”, highlighting restaurants that have recently released brunch menus within the last few months. One Maryland restaurant, located here in Montgomery County, was featured on the list.

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