According to a recent survey designed to find the “top 10 airports with the longest walks”, by KURU Footwear and reported by Reader’s Digest, Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) came in second overall with the longest distance one has to walk at the airport (check-in to gate) coming in at 1.62 miles.
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known as Wale, was born in Northwest, Washington, D.C. and raised in various parts of the DMV (graduating from Quince Orchard High School). Now, he and Nike are collaborating for a DMV version of a shoe many say the area is responsible for putting on the map– the Air Foamposite One (video available below).
To over 16 million followers, Keith Lee is a very familiar face. Known for reviewing food from mom and pop or family-owned restaurants while sitting in his car and providing pinpoint ratings like 8.6/10 for French fries, or 7.1/10 for chocolate cake, the MMA fighter has become one of the most influential social media personalities in the country when it comes to food and restaurants. His reviews have changed the fortune of many restaurants—some that were barely surviving went to to long lines out the door for several weeks or months after his visit. Now, he’s coming to the DMV, according to his latest social media post on Sunday night (seen below).
Updated this week with a “summer refresh,” 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 list (last updated on August 14th) with two of them in Montgomery County and two in Prince George’s County:
Raising Cane’s started its expansion into the D.C. metropolitan region when its first area restaurant in December 2022 in Sterling, VA (45545 Dulles Eastern Plaza). The first Maryland location opened in Towson in January 2023 and both stores featured lines out the door for months on several days of the week. Additional locations have opened across the state and now a College Park, MD location has been announced the corner of Route 1 and Knox Road.
A Maryland man from Montgomery County pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Square Taco, a family-owned and operated food truck, is getting ready to stop by the Clarksburg outlets this Friday, August 16th from 10am until 9pm. “We’re excited to bring you the real taste of Mexico with a unique twist. At Square Taco, even our tortillas are square-shaped, setting us apart and adding a fun, creative touch to our traditional recipes.” the owners tell us (photos below).
Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport set a new record in June 2024 with 2.6 million passengers, an 11% increase from June 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 also marked a record with over 27 million passengers.
The City of Takoma Park and the Takoma Park Police Department are warning of three common election season scams for residents to look out for as November approaches.
In honor of the upcoming new school year, Mr Wash has announced it is is offering free car washes to all customers on Thursday August 15th at all of its 11 locations. Locally, Mr Wash has locations at 3817 Dupont Ave in Kensington and 7996 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring. (more…)
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s Summer Restaurant Week takes place Monday, August 12, through Sunday, August 18. The area’s signature dining promotion invites everyone to celebrate summer with the return of one of the area’s most anticipated food-related celebrations. (more…)