The Frederick community is coming together to support one of its own, Jacob, affectionately known as “the oven guy” at dōp pizza. Jacob has long been considered the heart of the restaurant’s operation, known for his dedication behind the pizza oven, first on the original trailer setup and now at the RAK Yard kitchen.
Kusshi Sushi, a Montgomery County-born restaurant brand known for its modern take on Japanese dining, will officially open its eighth location on Saturday, October 18th, at Reston Town Center in Northern Virginia. The opening marks another major milestone for the locally grown restaurant group, which first launched in Montgomery County and has since become one of the region’s most popular names in sushi.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 22-year-old Terrance Barfield and 18-year-old Jaylen Cunningham, both of Washington, D.C., in connection with an armed robbery at Manny & Olga’s Pizza in Bethesda, with investigators later linking Barfield to three additional pizza restaurant robberies across Montgomery County between September 23 and October 1.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 47-year-old Earl Walker with first-degree murder and other related offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of Monique Charles in Silver Spring on October 12, 2025. (more…)
Spooky season is in full effect and there’s still plenty of time to check out some of the scariest haunted forests and attractions in and around Montgomery County. (more…)
Beginning Sunday, October 12, all Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will temporarily close due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. (more…)
The longtime home of Firestone’s Culinary Tavern and Sidecar Bar in downtown Frederick has been sold for $2.6 million, according to a press release from MacKenzie Retail.
Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered as an affordable steakhouse known for its extensive salad bar, making it a popular spot for homecoming dinners and birthday celebrations. The Montgomery Village location, now a CVS, closed in 2005, but the chain once had multiple locations across the DC Metro area, including Baltimore, Bethesda, Wheaton, and Alexandria. (more…)
A Washington, D.C. woman won a $50,000 top prize on Maryland Lottery’s $5 JURASSIC PARK scratch-off after purchasing three tickets at Crescent Convenience in Bethesda. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
We are now less than a month away from Maryland’s only Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor (13710 Central Ave, Bowie, MD 20721) closing permanently after the 2025 season.
Beginning with the Class of 2026, all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school graduation ceremonies will be held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). (more…)