The Big Dill, which describes itself as the “#1 Pickle Party in the World”, returns to Power Plant Live! at 34 Market Pl in Baltimore on September 21. In past years the event has included pickle sampling, concerts, carnival games, a pickle eating contest, a brine chugging competition, and an appearance by “Dilly” the pickle.  Items available to purchase have included pickle flavored cupcakes, donuts, fudge, ice cream, and pizza. 

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The Dyrt, a popular app among campers, has announced the winners of its 2024 Best Places to Camp in the Northeast Region.  The awards are based on reviews and ratings from the site’s large community of campers. Included on the list are Cherry Hill Park (College Park, MD) at number 4 and Oceanside Assateague Campground (Assateague Island) at number 9.


Over the course of four days, during a trip to the cheesesteak capital of the world (Philadelphia, PA), we tried cheesesteaks at 18 different restaurants that are often mentioned as having “the best” cheesesteaks in the area- including the $140 cheesesteak from Barclay Prime. Below you’ll see a little more information about our process, followed by our big announcement at the end:

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Malai, a New York City-based ice cream shop, opens in DC at 1407 T Street NW on Saturday, May 18, at 12 p.m. The shop “brings a taste of India in every bite and every cone, through its spice forward flavors, and its creamy textures. We are inspired by the traditions, culture, and heritage that India brings, and we show that through our products, hospitality and design.” Malai is owned by Pooja Bavishi, winner of Food Network’s Chopped Sweets competition.

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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced earlier this week the arrest of a man involved in the fatal shooting of a Montgomery County man during an armed robbery of a business and continue the search for a second suspect.

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported earlier this week that 52 white-tailed deer sampled within Allegany, Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington counties in 2023 tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a neurological disease found in deer, elk, and moose.

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