Five Maryland pizzerias (all with locations in Montgomery County) have been recognized by Eater DC in its latest list of the “Best Pizza Places in D.C.,” further cementing the county’s reputation as one of the region’s top pizza destinations.
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Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am on Sunday, November 2nd, when we turn clocks back one hour and gain an extra hour of weekend sleep. The time change also means earlier sunsets and darker evening commutes across our area.
The U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of 18-year-old Naqwan Lucas in the Montgomery Village area of Montgomery County on Wednesday, ending a months-long manhunt for the final suspect wanted in the June 30 shooting death of 21-year-old congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Northwest Washington. While the U.S. Marshals Service and Department of Justice listed the arrest location as Montgomery Village, both Fox News and The Washington Post reported it occurred in Germantown, Maryland, neighboring communities in upper Montgomery County, and law enforcement has not released a specific address.
Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) has announced that former Washington Wizards stars John Wall and Brendan Haywood are joining its Wizards broadcast team for the 2025–26 NBA season.
The Washington Nationals have officially named Blake Butera as their new manager, a move that positions him as the youngest full‐time skipper in Major League Baseball in more than half a century.
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Ahead of a winter, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its 2025’s Best Winter Holiday Destinations report, with Washington DC and surrounding suburbs in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia ranked the third best winter travel destination in the country.
Sunday Morning Bakehouse, the beloved Pike & Rose bakery and café founded by Montgomery County native Caroline Yi, has been named one of the “Best Bakeries Around DC” by Eater DC. The recognition highlights the bakery’s standout pastries, coffee program, and community-driven atmosphere, which have made it one of the region’s favorite morning stops since opening in 2019.
Washington Commanders Owner/Managing Partner Josh Harris made it clear this week that the team will be keeping its current name. Appearing on The Varsity with John Ourand podcast on Wednesday, Harris addressed the topic directly after Ourand pointed out that “the former owner [Dan Snyder] is nowhere to be seen anywhere within your franchise, except for in one place…and that’s with the name.”
Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. to help thousands of runners get to the start line for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon, one of the region’s most celebrated annual events. Trains will run frequently throughout the day, making Metrorail the easiest way to get around and avoid traffic and road closures.
The Shoppers Food in Germantown has stopped selling donuts as the grocery chain prepares to close multiple Maryland locations in the coming weeks. The Germantown store, located at 18066 Mateny Road, is one of four Shoppers locations set to close permanently by November 8, along with stores in College Park, Laurel, and Capitol Heights.
Guapo’s has been bringing sizzling fajitas, salt-rimmed margaritas, and a lively Latin American spirit to the DC metro area for more than three decades, long enough to become part of the region’s dining DNA.