Bethesda

California Tortilla, commonly known as Cal Tort, has grown from a single Montgomery County, Maryland establishment into a regional fast-casual dining chain serving “California-style” Mexican cuisine. Burrito Elito is the companies loyalty program that became popular in the early 2000s with many in the area carrying the card.

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Crime

On June 11, 2025, at 11:15 p.m. the Rockville City Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Montgomery County Police Department and the Montgomery County Division of Fire Rescue Services responded to the 600 block of Blandford St. for a shooting.

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Entertainment

The Orange Crush has officially become Maryland’s state cocktail, a well-deserved recognition for a drink that has become synonymous with Maryland summers. This designation, signed into law by Governor Wes Moore, went into effect on June 1, 2025. During our trip to Ocean City, we visited The birthplace of the Orange Crush: Harborside Bar & Grill.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will meet on June 12 to review legislation that would establish a hiring preference for displaced federal workers and to consider a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–2031 Tax Supported Fiscal Plan Summary.

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Events

Lone Oak Brewing Co., home of America’s Best Lite Beer, is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a party on Saturday, June 14th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd. in Olney. The event will feature the MoCoShow, along with local favorites Jimmy’s Famous Seafood– home of America’s Best Crabcake– and Grubbing Hard BBQ.

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