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:
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, 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…)
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…)
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…)
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 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.
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.
A $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket sold at a Wawa in Bel Air, MD remains unclaimed as of Monday, December 16.
