In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week begins this Sunday, August 10, and runs through Saturday, August 16. Throughout the week, shoppers can enjoy a 6% sales tax exemption on qualifying clothing and footwear items priced at $100 or less each. (more…)
The Maryland State Police will join communities statewide for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, with troopers from all 23 barracks participating in family-friendly events aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public. Activities will take place at locations across Maryland, including multiple sites in Rockville and Silver Spring, and will feature food, games, and community engagement. (more…)
A silver Acura that was reported stolen in Montgomery County was stopped in Glen Burnie, leading to the arrest of two men with outstanding warrants and the seizure of multiple suspected drugs, including Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine, and Heroin/Fentanyl. (more…)
Ledo Pizza, one of the pioneers of “Maryland Style Pizza”, is currently testing delivery services at select locations across Washington, DC, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. (more…)
Governor Moore announced the $64 million Local Government Energy Modernization Program to help Maryland’s towns, cities, and counties reduce utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and support clean energy projects as part of the state’s push toward net-zero emissions.
To further cement its dedication to the sanctioning of girls flag football across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, the Washington Commanders have announced a meaningful commitment to 127 girls flag programs in the DMV over the next two years. The support will include funding, equipment, and additional programming, with the team contributing more than $1 million to grow the game. The announcement marks one of the largest contributions to girls’ youth sports in the region.
Restaurateurs, chefs, restaurant industry professionals, and guests gathered Sunday, August 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 43rd Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala as the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the 2025 RAMMYS Award winners. Jetties, a sandwich shop with one Maryland location (4829 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD), was named the “Hottest Sandwich Shop of the Year.”
A Gaithersburg woman won a $30,000 top prize on the $3 Loteria scratch-off game after purchasing her ticket at Germantown Wine and Beer on Frederick Road, becoming one of two winners to claim the prize on August 1 at Maryland Lottery headquarters. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
In a major move for a local talent, Montgomery County native Katie Feeney has been hired by ESPN as a Sports & Lifestyle Content Creator. Feeney, who has amassed a large following on social media (14 million +), will bring her unique perspective to some of the network’s top shows. Her new role was announced on Monday, August 4, 2025 by Adam Schefter.
Few local establishments have as storied a past as the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, located off of I-270’s exit 11 on the corner of 355 and Montgomery Village Ave. It once made national headlines for an audacious offering that was a symbol of 1970s opulence– a single suite priced at an astronomical $1,400 a night.