Even without parallel parking on the driving test, Maryland still holds the distinction of being the hardest state in the country to earn a driver’s license.
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Walt Whitman High School senior Ryan Sawyer Robbins, 17, has been named one of the Top Five finalists in Broadway World’s Next on Stage, a national musical theater competition that highlights standout high school performers from across the country. Robbins advanced through multiple elimination rounds, performing a range of musical theater selections to rise above hundreds of student competitors nationwide.
A new spot for pool, late-night hang-outs, and casual food has opened in Burtonsville. Real Billiards opened last month at 15454 Old Columbia Pike, right next to Chicken Basket, adding another entertainment option to the area.
As Home Alone continues its annual run as one of the most-watched Christmas movies, the holiday classic carries a strong Montgomery County connection through actor Daniel Stern, with an added local tie through the late John Heard… something we love to feature each holiday season.
Longtime Hot 97 morning host Peter Rosenberg is closing a major chapter of his career, and for Montgomery County, it marks a notable moment tied to one of its own who rose from local radio roots to national prominence.
John Cena is officially set to wrestle the final match of his legendary in-ring career, and it will happen in Washington, DC on Saturday night.
Damascus native Mindy M. Miller is continuing her rise on the national stage as she competes to secure a spot in the finals of Season 28 of NBC’s The Voice. Miller, who earned her place on Team Snoop, is now relying on viewer votes to advance, with voting open until Tuesday morning at 7 a.m.
“The Phenomenon of ‘6–7’ and What It Has Given to Our Society” By Dr. Jamila Walker, MCPS Principal
Tuesday, December 9th marks the 67th day of school for MCPS, a milestone that has taken on unexpected cultural significance thanks to a simple phrase, or rather, a simple pair of numbers, that has swept through classrooms, hallways, and social media with surprising force.
Tennis legend Andre Agassi is in Maryland this week as part of a multi-day filming project with JOOLA, the global pickleball and table tennis brand that recently relocated its U.S. headquarters to Pike & Rose. The company also opened a retail store in the development on Black Friday, sitting just steps away from several popular restaurants.
The iconic entrance signs from Lakeforest Mall have officially been sold, giving local residents a chance to own one of the final physical remnants of the once-bustling Gaithersburg landmark. The auction, hosted last month by Capital Online Auctions, drew strong interest, particularly for the mall’s blue entrance signs, which received the highest bids.
With the holiday season upon us, a new national study highlights how Maryland and Washington, D.C. stack up when it comes to Christmas spirit, and the results show a similar lack of holiday between the two neighbors.