The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.
50 Top Pizza, an esteemed pizza evaluation site based in Paestum, Italy, near Naples, has unveiled its 2025 Top 50 Pizza list. Known for its rigorous and anonymous inspections, 50 Top Pizza is an independent online guide that ensures unbiased evaluations by paying for meals in full. We’ve previously shared the two Maryland restaurants made the list, but one nearby restaurant in Virginia also made the list.
If you’ve ever dropped your car at the dealership and then spent the next week calling for updates, you’re not alone. A lot of Montgomery County drivers are looking for a simpler option.
AMPM Automotive in Rockville has been taking care of local cars since 2010 and is still family owned. That means you’re dealing with the same faces every visit, not a rotating staff. They’re also CARFAX Top-Rated with a 4.7-star rating and more than 570 Google reviews.
Most of the auto repair work they do — maintenance, brakes, diagnostics, alignments — is finished the same day. Instead of playing phone tag, they send text and photo updates so you can see what’s going on before you say yes.
They stand behind the work with a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty on parts and labor. If your car isn’t running, they can pick it up and tow it to the shop. Towing is free within 10 miles when AMPM does the repair.
They also run a multipoint inspection on every vehicle that comes in so you can catch small issues early. Maryland State Inspections are available too.
Every customer is automatically enrolled in their rewards program. You earn rewards on the services you have done and can use that balance toward future work.
They also give every customer a digital glove box — an online page for each vehicle where you can see your full service history, any work that was recommended but not done yet, and what’s coming due next. It’s handy before a road trip or when you’re deciding whether to fix something or sell the car.
The waiting area is clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks. They also offer a military discount. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.
You’ll find AMPM Automotive at 11800 Coakley Circle in Rockville for auto repair. Call 301-822-4694 or book online if you want to skip the dealership wait.
Metro has announced a new progress report highlighting “three years of success for Metro’s joint development real estate program.” The program has delivered eight projects in three years totaling 1,490 residential units (813 affordable) and 1 million square feet of office space, resulting in $15 million in new annual tax revenue for local jurisdictions according to a new progress report on Metro’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. (more…)
Indigo Octopus, a women’s clothing boutique that opened in the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda back in October 2020, closed on June 28th ahead of relocating to Bethesda Row.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
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. As we reported back in January, one of the upcoming restaurants will be in Rockville and Sardi’s has recently received its permit to begin construction.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant and businesses updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Rockville government offices and most city facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day, while the Swim and Fitness Center will close early, the Skate Park will remain open, and recycling and trash services will operate as usual. (more…)
Montgomery County will host two virtual community meetings on July 9 and 10 to gather resident input on strategies to address key health challenges, with feedback helping guide future planning among local healthcare providers and organizations.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the continuation of the CHNV parole program, which allows over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live and work legally in the U.S., as the case is reviewed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
A Charles County, MD retiree won a $2,041,396 progressive jackpot on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket purchased at Mutt’s Liquors in Indian Head, making him Maryland’s latest multi-millionaire. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
An 80-year-old man missing for five days was found alive in a wooded area in Gaithersburg, following an extensive search by multiple law enforcement agencies and volunteer teams.