Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe, a family-owned artisan bakery based in Baltimore, is set to open its fourth location in the second quarter of 2026 at The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase, taking over the former Peet’s Coffee space, first reported by QSR Magazine. The bakery currently operates three locations in Baltimore. (more…)
A year after a single pizza review changed everything, Frank’s Pizza & Pasta is taking a moment to reflect and say thank you. This week, the Baltimore staple shared an emotional post on social media, crediting Dave Portnoy and his “One Bite” pizza review for transforming the future of the family-owned restaurant.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer its 2025 Holiday SoberRide program from December 19 through January 1, providing adults in the Washington-metropolitan area with free Lyft rides home (up to $15) between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. to help prevent impaired driving during a high-risk period for alcohol-related crashes.
Yummy Bowl is expanding its footprint in Maryland with the opening of its second Mongolian stir-fry location, this time in Hagerstown. The new restaurant is now open at 18089 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740. The phone number for the location is 240-382-2211.
Popping up in different locations within the city of Columbia, Namit Filipino BBQ is a food truck that is brining traditional Filipino grilled meats and other classic Filipino fare to the greater Columbia area. Mr. 8 That recently visited the food truck on a weeknight outside of Black Flag Brewery; one of Namit’s consistent weekly locations.
Just Salad is continuing its rapid expansion across the DMV with another new location planned just outside of Montgomery County, this time in Friendship Heights.
A Maryland woman won $1 million from a single $2 Powerball ticket purchased at a Prince George’s County 7-Eleven. The winner plans to pay off debts and buy a larger home. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
John Cena is officially set to wrestle the final match of his legendary in-ring career, and it will happen in Washington, DC on Saturday night.
Maryland State Police arrested a 24-year-old woman and charged her with first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of her five-week-old infant, whose autopsy showed evidence of trauma. Investigators recovered evidence supporting the charges after responding to a December 4 call where the baby was found deceased and initiating a homicide investigation. (more…)
Jose Ulises Aguilar-Martinez, 23, pleaded guilty today to six charges connected to the July 2024 carjacking that killed 54-year-old Melody Waldecker of Silver Spring. The plea was entered in Loudoun County Circuit Court, just weeks before a jury trial was set to begin on January 5.
A $1 million-winning Powerball ticket from the December 10 drawing was sold at a 7-Eleven in Prince George’s County, according to MD Lottery.