On Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:25pm, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to a technical rescue situation on the 13700 block of Central Avenue, Largo, at Six Flags America. Park staff worked alongside Technical Rescue units to safely evacuate about 32 riders who were stuck on a ride.
For many soccer fans, the weekend is defined by early mornings, fresh pints, and the communal roar of a Premier League match. And according to a recent list from The Washington Post, two Maryland establishments (both in Montgomery County) are among the best spots in the DC area to get that authentic match-day experience.
Traveling across the state this weekend? Below is a listing of traffic alerts issued in the last week. Please click the links to see how it will impact your travel if you plan to be in these areas.
Every few years, John Denver’s iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sparks debate in our area when its origin reappears in viral social media posts. Recently, Barstool’s DMV affiliate shared a post claiming, “The Road in Take Me Home, Country Roads, is Not in West Virginia, It’s Actually Clopper Road in Gaithersburg.” This stirred up discussions regarding the song’s true origin, prompting us to revisit the real story.
Nick Sevilla, a veteran middle school math teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown who is making his move into the local food scene with his social media account Mr. 8 That, recently spoke with viral restaurateur and Seneca Valley High School alumnus Shihan Chowdhury. The interview took place when Chowdhury’s popular Flavor Hive food truck visited his alma mater last Tuesday (full interview below).
Two Maryland eateries have been recognized on Yelp’s list of the “Top 100 Sandwich Shops” in the US. The list, released in honor of National Sandwich Month, highlights some of the best handhelds in America, from classic subs to unique creations.
George Erotokritos Galiachatos, a pillar of the local business community, has passed away at the age of 89. He was the longtime owner of The Lincoln Charcoal Inn in Wheaton, MD, a beloved local landmark for many years and one of the first restaurants in Maryland to feature indoor charcoal cooking.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General announced the recovery of about $520 million in suspected fraudulent unemployment insurance payments made during the COVID-19 pandemic, which were returned to the state of Maryland after being frozen by a financial institution.
A Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) station manager in Silver Spring has become a social media sensation for his quick thinking and dedication to customer safety during a recent storm (video below).
Last month we let you know that beloved Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese cuisine, Hollywood East Cafe will be closing its doors on August 24, 2025 after nearly three decades of serving the Wheaton, MD community. Eater DC has included the upcoming closing in its list of “Saddest DC-Area Restaurant Closings.”
Montgomery County is no stranger to fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and Nick Scrivens, a Churchill High School (class of 2005) alumnus, is a prime example. His apparel company, Fore Fathers, known for its stylish and dad-centric clothing, has just released a new design that hits close to home– the “Maryland Man” shirt.