Maryland Home to World’s Largest Acorn, 150 Years Old

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Google Maps

Silver Spring Historical Society members have measured the historic acorn gazebo in Acorn Urban Park (8075 Newell St) in Silver Spring, MD, determining it surpasses Oak Hill, Ohio’s recently erected acorn statue, which measures 12 feet in diameter and 15 ½ feet in height, and was promoted as the world’s largest acorn display. Built in 1850 by Silver Spring founder Francis Preston Blair, the structure measures 14.058 feet in diameter and 17 feet ¾ inches in height, exceeding Oak Hill’s by over two inches in diameter and more than two feet in height. (more…)

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Maryland Wedding Venue Wins 2025 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award

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Courtesy The Crossvines

The Crossvines, a premier destination for weddings and events in Poolesville, MD, has been honored with a 2025 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. This prestigious award recognizes the top local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism, as determined by the reviews of real couples.

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Bethesda Teen Ashton Veld Selected for Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship to Germany

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American Field Services (AFS-USA) has announced that Ashton Veld, a high school student from Bethesda, Maryland is one of 210 American high school students to be awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. CBYX is a bilateral exchange program co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag (Parliament).

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Police Rescue Missing Non-Verbal 6-Year-Old With Autism From Pond

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Montgomery County Police safely located a missing 6-year-old non-verbal child with autism who was found in a pond behind the Germantown Library, prompting renewed reminders about the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately in such cases and highlighting the department’s ongoing outreach and support for families through its Autism/IDD Unit. (more…)

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Four Commanders to Keep an Eye On Against the Patriots Tonight

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders are gearing up for their preseason clash against the New England Patriots tonight. Preseason games are crucial proving grounds for players on the fringe and those looking to carve out a roster spot to contribute in meaningful ways this season. Tonight’s matchup in particular presents opportunities for several Commanders to make a significant impression. Here are four players to keep a close watch on:

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DC to New York in 2.5 Hours With Amtrak’s Launch of NextGen Acela Later This Month

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Amtrak

Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela will begin service on the Northeast Corridor, revolutionizing the travel experience between Washington, D.C. and New York City, cutting the trip down to approximately 2.5 hours. The new fleet of high-speed trains promises a more comfortable, connected, and efficient journey for travelers.

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35-Year Sentence for Man Who Kidnapped Taxi Driver and Child

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Luis Davila-Marerro, 42, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 35 years in prison for kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery following a 2024 incident involving a taxi driver and her son, with the sentence to run consecutively to a prior 10-year term for burglary and probation violations. (more…)

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The Only Pizza Spot in Maryland Certified By Italy’s AVPN

By MCS Staff
Courtesy @pupatella_pizza on Instagram

Pupatella in Columbia (Howard County) proudly holds the distinction of being the only establishment in the entire state certified by the prestigious Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN). Pupatella was established in 2007, originating from the vision of Enzo Algarme, who relocated from Italy to the United States to pursue medical studies. What began as a small food truck in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, quickly became a massive success and has since become a beloved destination for enthusiasts of authentic Neapolitan pizza.

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