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.
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”:
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).
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
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.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
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…)
Wang Dynasty at 4929 Bethesda Ave in Bethesda will permanently close on Saturday, May 31. (more…)
Anita’s Restaurant, offering “Authentic Guatemalan Cuisine,” is now open at 1488 Rockville Pike, taking over the former site of Joe’s Noodle House. (more…)
Gold’s Gym at 835 Rockville Pike in the Wintergreen Plaza shopping center will permanently close on Sunday, May 25. Gold’s Gym continues to operate other Montgomery County locations in Germantown, Olney, Rockville Town Square, and Silver Spring. (more…)
Barstool Sports Baltimore and Barstool Sports DMV have released their list of the top ten burger spots in Maryland, which includes one pick from Montgomery County.
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.
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.