The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) unveiled the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala last month during a reception that brought together local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. San Pancho, located in Takoma Park, was a finalist for “New Restaurant of the Year.”
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, released ‘patient safety’ grades for all Maryland hospitals. Below is a list of the hospitals that earned A’s in Maryland along with their cities (two in Montgomery County):
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) has released its major lane closures for this weekend (May 2-4). They can be seen below, by county:
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Sgt. Slaughter, a former WWF (now WWE) World Heavyweight Champion and wrestling legend known for his iconic portrayal of a patriotic American hero in the world of professional wrestling, is currently vacationing in Ocean City, MD.
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In 2023, the Washington Post ranked Steeze Burger as the #1 burger in the DMV. Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, founder of Steeze Burger, launched the pop-up burger business in 2022 after spending nearly a year sampling over 150 different burgers for research. Currently, he’s enjoying one burger a day throughout May (National Burger Month) and shares a few words about three of his favorite local burgers below:
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland and eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states have released a joint strategic action plan to improve interregional transmission planning, aiming to reduce consumer energy costs and enhance grid reliability through coordinated state and federal efforts. (more…)
Montgomery County County Councill will meet on Monday, May 5 Council to review County revenues and expenditures and begin examining the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, including potential changes to tax rates, service charges, and departmental funding. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: (more…)
A Clarksburg man won $100,000 from a $20 Maryland Lottery Ice scratch-off ticket purchased at Bill’s Wine and Liquor in Hyattsville. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg is celebrating and honors Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May with special programs and a proclamation recognizing the culture, heritage, and achievements of our AANHPI neighbors.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Fredis Antonio Perez Quintanilla, a missing 23-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
According to the Frederick Police Department, several groups held peaceful demonstrations in Frederick on Thursday evening, but one group escalated into violence, assaulting police officers and damaging property near Fourth and N. Market Streets. Four individuals were arrested and face multiple charges, including assault on law enforcement officers. (more…)