Lapu Lapu, along with Gwenie’s Pastries, is now open at 1417 S. Fern Street in Arlington, Virginia. The Filipino delicacy duo opened together today at 10am and will be open daily from 7am until 7pm at its Pentagon City location.
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The District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) has announced a new policy that will change how students attend high school football games this season. Effective immediately, all DCPS and DC Public Charter School students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to attend any regular season high school football game.
The Country Calling Festival will return to Ocean City, Maryland this fall with one of its biggest lineups yet. The three-day event, scheduled for October 3–5, 2025, will take place at the Ocean City Inlet and feature more than 25 acts across multiple stages, anchored by three of country music’s biggest names: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs.
Berries & Bowls, the popular superfood café known for its açai bowls, smoothies, and juices, is set to open a new location in College Park. The shop will be located at 4350 Knox Road, on the ground floor of the Union on Knox apartment building. An official opening date has not yet been announced.
The Tillery, located inside the Marriott Hotel at Metro Centre Owings Mills, has introduced the B.A.L.T.I.M.O.R.E. sandwich, created by Executive Chef Matthew Zafrir. The sandwich features bacon, avocado mousse, lime, tomato, mayo, onion, and a runny egg on brioche. (more…)
Buffalo Billiards, the popular Dupont Circle bar and restaurant that closed in 2019 after 25 years in business, is set to return to Washington DC.
A $140,569 winning Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY ticket was recently sold at a Sheetz convenience store in Cumberland, MD. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The New York Times has released its 2025 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America, highlighting a diverse mix of dining spots ranging from small barbecue joints to fine-dining tasting menus and historic establishments. Selected by 14 reporters and editors after visiting 33 states and dining at over 200 restaurants, the list celebrates culinary excellence, creativity, and hospitality, with more than half of this year’s picks being new. (more…)
A Frederick woman won $100,000 on a $50 $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off ticket purchased at the Royal Farms on English Muffin Way in Frederick. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Bakehouse, which opened in Downtown Frederick at 69 S. Market St. back in March 2021, has announced that it will moving to a new home at 155 West Patrick St. in Downtown Frederick in 2026. Until then, business will continue as usual in its current location. The announcement from Bakehouse can be seen below:
A $1 million second-tier winning Powerball ticket was sold at BP Gas Station on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville for the Sept. 3 drawing and remains unclaimed as of September 8. (more…)