Beyond MoCo

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.15 billion for the Friday, December 27 drawing, making it the fifth-largest in the game’s history. A $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket sold at a Wawa in Bel Air, MD remains unclaimed as of Wednesday, December 25. Additional details below courtesy Mega Millions:

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Rockville

Rockville will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with its 53rd annual celebration, featuring a unity gathering on Sunday, January 19, and community service activities, including assembling care kits, making blankets, and park cleanups, to promote service and community betterment. (more…)


Arts

Considered one of the quintessential Christmas films, Home Alone has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. This beloved holiday classic not only entertains, but also boasts a fascinating connection to Montgomery County through two of its stars: Daniel Stern and the late John Heard.

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Beyond MoCo

Since its opening in 2019, Pumpernickel & Rye in Urbana has established itself as a must-visit destination for deli lovers in Frederick County. The innovative deli offers a fresh take on classic favorites, featuring house-made pastrami, roast beef brisket, and smoked turkey, and now it’s operated by Montgomery County’s Jonny Allen, who is the founder of Pizza CS and CSNY Pizza (1020 Rockville Pike).

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Poolesville

At the beginning of this year, USA Today went on a mission to find the best new restaurants. To find them, the national newspaper asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants that open led in the past year. Then, readers voted for their top picks to determine the winners. The Farmhouse Bistro at the Crossvines (16601 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD) made the list at #9 in the country. Video of the experience available below.

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