WSSC Water is urging customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to use water only for essential purposes immediately after a power issue disrupted operations at its Potomac Water Filtration Plant.
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Popular food blogger Nomtastic Kim recently highlighted a Baltimore bakery she says is serving “the popular cheesecake EVERYONE in Maryland needs to try.” A video preview is available below.
Six people have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 140 kilograms of cocaine, approximately 10 kilograms of fentanyl and $1.3 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. (more…)
Sweethaus Treats, the family-friendly dessert shop at The Village at Worman’s Mill in Frederick, has announced that it is closing.
A federal jury has convicted a Hyattsville man and an Ohio man for their roles in a multi-state conspiracy involving more than 150 stolen vehicles valued at over $6 million. (more…)
Our Mom Eugenia, a family-owned Greek restaurant with three Northern Virginia locations, is planning to open its first Maryland restaurant at Westbard Square in Bethesda. Maryland Newsletters reports that developer Regency Centers has pulled a permit valued at $1.7 million to prepare the space for the restaurant.
El Mercat Bar de Tapas has permanently closed its Arlington, VA location after approximately one year in business, while its original restaurant at The Square in Rockville remains open.
A young Maryland chef is among the contestants competing on the newest season of Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” (more…)
Popular Maryland food blogger Nomtastic Kim recently shared her list of “8 Korean Spots in Maryland That Never Miss,” highlighting restaurants across various counties offering a specific dish or experience to try at each. While there aren’t any Montgomery County restaurants on this list, many are worth the drive.
Starbucks is permanently closing its Downtown Frederick location at 104 N. Market St., making it another Maryland store included in the company’s planned closure of approximately 250 underperforming locations across North America.
The entire 2026 Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City has been canceled as a Nor’easter continues to impact the area with high winds, flooding and elevated tides. (more…)