One of the region’s most unique and beloved winter traditions is returning to Downtown Frederick. Visit Frederick has announced that Sailing Through the Winter Solstice will set sail once again in Carroll Creek Park beginning Saturday, November 22, bringing months of floating light displays to the heart of the city (video below).
Approximately 60 firefighters from Montgomery and Frederick Counties responded to a large brush fire Sunday morning in a cornfield near 11515 Mountain View Road in Damascus. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded at approximately 8:37 a.m. on Sunday to the 7500 block of Heatherton Lane in Potomac for reports of a kitchen fire with flames visible from outside a two-story end-of-row townhouse. (more…)
Yelp Elites have released their “Top 100 Places to Eat in the DMV” for 2025, and Maryland is strongly represented, with dozens of restaurants across Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties earning spots on the list.
DICK’S Sporting Goods at 2 Grand Corner in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront is deep into its planned conversion to DICK’S House of Sport, a next-generation concept designed to offer a fully immersive shopping and athletic experience. We first reported on the project in March, when plans for a major renovation were announced. Completion is now just a couple months away.
Back in June, we reported that New Jersey-based Bubbakoo’s Burritos had signed on to open its first Montgomery County location at 16822 Georgia Avenue in Olney. Since then, the “coming soon” signage on the storefront has been removed, leading many to wonder if the project was still moving forward.
A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
The Washington Spirit beat Portland Thorns FC 2-0 in the semifinal round of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs this afternoon in front of yet another sellout crowd of 19,365 at Audi […]
The Share Fair will take place at the Black Hill Discovery Center (20926 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds), where participants can give away gently used items and browse others’ offerings for free. The event, designed as a “trunk-or-treat” style exchange, encourages creativity among “givers” and will be held just in time for the holidays. (more…)
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Maryland, with a new location planned for the Olney Village Center. The fast-growing restaurant, known for its Southern-style chicken salad, will open at 18209 Village Center Drive, next to Hallmark, in the space previously occupied by a karate studio.
Top Pot Hot Pot & K BBQ is bringing its popular all you can eat concept to Maryland, taking over the former Red Lobster space at 8533 Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring. The building was home to Red Lobster until May 2024, and will soon welcome a completely new dining experience built around interactive cooking, fresh ingredients, and an expansive menu.