Up-and-coming country star Luke Borchelt is proudly representing Maryland, and the Washington Commanders. Earlier this week, Borchelt shared an Instagram post from Monday Night Football, where he stood on the field in a Commanders jersey during the team’s game against the Chicago Bears. His caption read: “Real Maryland Boys are Commanders Fans.”

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Kusshi Sushi, a Montgomery County-born restaurant brand known for its modern take on Japanese dining, will officially open its eighth location on Saturday, October 18th, at Reston Town Center in Northern Virginia. The opening marks another major milestone for the locally grown restaurant group, which first launched in Montgomery County and has since become one of the region’s most popular names in sushi.

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The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the fall 2025 edition of the list (last updated on October 7th) with three of them in Montgomery County:

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Lines wrapped around the block in Wheaton on Sunday, October 12, as Maryland’s first Pollo Pinulito opened to overwhelming crowds. The Guatemalan fried chicken restaurant drew hundreds of customers throughout the day, with many waiting an hour or more to try the popular chain.

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If you lived in or around Montgomery County in the 1980s or early ’90s, there’s a good chance you remember Kim’s Karate, the martial arts chain that seemed to be everywhere. Their catchy TV commercials were staples of local stations, with upbeat music, energetic instructors, and the unforgettable slogan: “Have fun with the martial arts!”

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