Did you know the bar that invented the Buffalo wing has a location in Maryland? Anchor Bar, the originator of the iconic dish, opened its Frederick location at 5605 Spectrum Drive in 2019. It opened a second area location at 1610 Village Market Blvd. in Leesburg, Virginia in 2023. Today, Anchor Bar boasts over 50 franchises across the United States. (more…)
Maryland native Harry Akakpo’s tattoo is a permanent love letter to home– a beautifully detailed narrative of his identity and a tribute to the Montgomery County, Maryland, DC, and DMV region. Every element of the design is steeped in meaning, reflecting his upbringing, his heritage, and the cultural tapestry that has shaped his very being (video of the tattoo below).
Last summer, the Washington Business Journal shared that Jônt, located at 1904 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009, is the new “most expensive” restaurant in the Greater D.C. area. One of our team members attended a birthday dinner at Jônt so we will show you the step by step experience and answer the question, “is it worth it?”
On June 4, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joined contractors in Spotsylvania County to mark a construction milestone at the future $900 million Kalahari Resort, set to open in November 2026. The location is less than 75 miles south of DC and approximately 80 miles south of central Montgomery County, MD. (more…)
In the 2025 UFL Championship Game, the DC Defenders staged a dramatic second-quarter surge that would define their 58-34 win over the Michigan Panthers. During that quarter alone, the Defenders piled on 31 points while holding the Panthers to a mere six, a shift that ultimately determined the game. Five former Washington Commanders/Redskins players are currently involved with the team.
In recognition of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight, operating on Saturday service levels. Additional information, per WMATA, below:
A video taken by local sports reporter Scott Abraham of 7 News DC has gone viral after being shared by numerous football-related X accounts. The video features new Commanders’ acquisition WR Deebo Samuel appearing to run slower than usual during minicamp. However, Head Coach Dan Quinn was impressed by Samuel’s speed.
TSA officers at Reagan National Airport stopped a Virginia man on June 8 after detecting a loaded handgun with 16 bullets in his carry-on bag, a violation that can result in significant civil penalties and loss of TSA privileges.
Metro has announced service information for the Army 250th Birthday Parade and Celebration activities on Saturday, June 14th.
In 2023, New York’s famous H&H Bagels entered a new era of expansion, with agreements in place for 25 new restaurants, including 10 units in the DC area. Now, the first DC location will open at 601 K Street, NW on Thursday, June 12th– about 6.5 miles away from the Maryland line.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a violent criminal organization linked to multiple shootings, a murder, and armed robberies across several Maryland counties and Washington, D.C.