The Washington Commanders selected Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly, Jr. with their first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, further strengthening an already improved offensive line. However, contrary to circulating rumors, Conerly did not “send back a $100 bill” to the team.

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Bethesda resident and renowned chef José Andrés is set to co-host a new NBC cooking competition series titled Yes, Chef! alongside Martha Stewart. The show brings together 12 professional chefs that struggle with personal problems, each nominated by peers or loved ones for their culinary talent.

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Story Kitchen and Toys“R”Us Studios have joined forces to develop a live-action film that captures the magic, adventure, and nostalgia of Toys“R”Us, according to a report by Variety. Toys“R”Us was founded as Children’s Bargain Town in DC and the first Toys“R”Us branded store opened in Rockville in 1957.

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A Waterfront Italian Gem in Ocean City, MD, TOAST can be found on the second floor of the Emerson Tower (221 Wicomico Street, Unit 202, Ocean City, MD 21842). The casual eatery serves up New York-style pizza and a variety of Italian dishes. With its waterfront location and a tiki bar, Toast offers scenic views of the Isle of Wight Bay, but also has a 24 inch “SUPERSLICE” that comes with a little bit of fun.

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VisArts (155 Gibbs St. in Rockville Town Square), a hub for artistic exploration and social impact that has been bringing people together through shared creative experiences since 1987, has announced it has selected its new CEO after a national search. Lisa Mary Ryder will be taking on the role starting May 27th. She will be taking over for the recently retired Alice Nappy, who was with VisArts for 15 years. Heller An Shapiro, who previously led a board development project for VisArts, is guiding programming until Ryder starts her new role. The full announcement, made by VisArts on social media, can be seen below:

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The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring will remain open and fully operational, despite the announcement that Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) intends to close following this school year.

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