Fitzgerald Auto Malls announced the passing of Jack Fitzgerald. Jack Fitzgerald founded the company in Rockville in 1966. Fitzgerald Auto Malls began as Fitzgerald’s Colonial Dodge with a focus on customer-driven value– an approach known as the “FitzWay.” Today, headquartered in North Bethesda, the company represents over twenty automotive brands across twelve locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and over 30 overall in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Duke’s Grocery, a London-inspired gastropub, has officially opened its first location outside of DC in Montgomery County’s Potomac Village. With the opening, Duke’s introduces Maryland to its signature “Proper Burger,” consistently ranked among the best burgers in DC and a multiple-time winner of “Best Burger in DC” competitions. Watch the first look video below for an exclusive preview.
Two Montgomery County based businesses– Saints Row Brewing and the La Casita family of restaurants– have joined forces to launch a truly locally inspired Latino beer. The new brew, named El Rancho, is a Central American-style lager featuring a blend of American and Neomexicanus hops. Described as bright, clean, and crisp with a hint of citrus, El Rancho is brewed exclusively at Saints Row Brewing in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning in effect from 2am until 9am on Wednesday for portions of Maryland and Virginia, including upper Montgomery County.
Despite widespread reports and shared posts on social media, especially Facebook, Buc-ee’s currently has no plans to open a Maryland location.
Ben Standig reports that the Washington Commanders have signed defensive end Thabani Jehiel Tawana Maguranyanga– more commonly known as TJ Maguranyanga. He is a Zimbabwean professional rugby player.
In an exciting celebration of cultural diversity, Adobo is set to make its mark as the inaugural event at the new Plaza Stage located at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 3rd. This multicultural dance party, founded by Montgomery County’s very own Pedro Night and Walter Alvarado, draws inspiration from the vibrant communities of the DMV area, particularly Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg.
Kings Dominion opened Rapterra, the world’s “tallest and longest launched wing coaster,” on March 29 as part of its 50th anniversary season. The ride features a “wing slide” motion and three inversions, launching riders to 65 mph with no track above or below them. (more…)
Big Bounce America, the world’s largest touring inflatable event, is returning to Maryland from May 10 through May 25 at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington (Prince George’s County).
Joe Clair, the longtime co-host of FOX 5’s “DMV Zone” since its inception, announced that today’s episode will be his final appearance on the show. A touching farewell video aired during the episode, highlighting some of the memorable moments Clair has shared over the years.
Radio station Hot 99.5 (WIHT FM) is currently running its annual “Best High School in the DMV” contest on Instagram and the finals are happening today with one Maryland high school and one Virginia high school in the finals!