Beyond MoCo

Published December 25, 2024 at 1:49PM

8500 Block of Greenbelt Rd. via Google Maps

Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives charged a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in December. The suspect is 20-year-old Jaiden Thomas of Silver Spring. He is charged with fatally shooting 18-year-old Rasheed Davis of Germantown, MD.

Jackpot Reaches $1.15 Billion for December 27 Drawing; $1 Million Ticket Sold in Maryland Remains Unclaimed

Published December 25, 2024 at 8:35AM

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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:

Pizza CS/CSNY Founder Takes the Helm at Pumpernickel & Rye in Urbana

Published December 24, 2024 at 8:18PM

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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).

Dave Portnoy Visits Maryland Pizzeria; Offers $60,000 to Keep Restaurant Open

Published December 24, 2024 at 8:06AM

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, is known for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, where he rates slices on a 1-10 scale after sampling pizza from restaurants nationwide. Though most reviews focus on Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, Dave recently visited TinyBrickOven at 1036 Light Street in Baltimore. (more…)

Maryland Caregiver Sentenced for Assaulting Resident at Facility for Individuals with Disabilities

Published December 23, 2024 at 12:11PM

Christmas Eve Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $1 Billion

Published December 23, 2024 at 7:52AM

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $944 million ($429.4 million cash) for the next drawing on Tuesday, December 24, after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw. If won, it would be the largest December prize and the seventh largest in the game’s history. (more…)

Maryland Woman Admits to Embezzling $1M for Vacations and Taylor Swift Tickets

Published December 23, 2024 at 7:30AM

Last week, Jennifer Tinker, 41, of Ellicott City, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling over $1 million from her employer, a real estate agency, to fund personal expenses including vacations, luxury goods, and Taylor Swift tickets. (more…)

Progress at Virginia’s First Buc-ee’s

Published December 22, 2024 at 8:58AM

It has been nearly a year since Buc-ee’s broke ground on its upcoming location in Rockingham County, VA. The store will be located at the exit 240 interchange along Interstate 81 (located near Harrisonburg, VA)- over 125 miles and about two hours from most parts of Montgomery County and is now aiming for a July 4th opening.

Big Greek Cafe is Making its Move Into Virginia With Four Upcoming Locations

Published December 20, 2024 at 10:50PM

Big Greek Cafe opened its ninth location at 8874 McGaw Rd in Columbia, MD a couple months back. The Maryland-based chain that started in Downtown Silver Spring has now merged with VA-based Souvlaki Bar and will open four new location in Virginia next year.

Man Sentenced to 17 Years for 1981 Sexual Assaults

Published December 19, 2024 at 5:34PM | Updated December 19, 2024 at 6:03PM

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Marion Pearson, 67, of Durham, NC, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, suspending all but 17 years, for second-degree rape and sexual offense charges stemming from attacks in 1981, and will serve two years of supervised probation and register as a lifetime sex offender.