Maryland, with its rich maritime heritage and the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, is known for its crabcakes… but it’s also a true haven for oyster lovers. From raw bars overflowing with briny delights to inventive culinary creations, we recently has our favorite oyster dish after two years of trying spots across the state.
6 Skewers is now open at Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot food destination on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested an armed man who was seen pointing a handgun at people in downtown Silver Spring on Friday evening, July 25. (more…)
Tens of thousands of women across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. are facing potential disruption to their healthcare as the contract between Capital Women’s Care (CWC) and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is slated to terminate on August 1, 2025.
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream, the beloved Bethesda-born creamery, is set to open its fourth Montgomery County location in Chevy Chase. The newest location will take over the storefront previously occupied by The Charmery, which closed last month after two years in business. To celebrate the announcement, we are giving away five signature Sarah’s Handmade ice cream flights that can be redeemed at one of the ice cream shop’s current locations.
The Washington Commanders’ linebacker corps is generating significant buzz ahead of the upcoming NFL season, with two of their key defensive players earning top honors from former NFL linebacker and current NFL Network analyst, Manti Te’o. On a social media post from the NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” Te’o unveiled his Top 10 linebackers list for the upcoming season, placing veteran phenom Bobby Wagner at #1 overall and welcoming Frankie Luvu into the elite group at #10.
Last year, Bowlero Corporation announced a rebrand to Lucky Strike Entertainment. This transformation includes a change in the company’s legal name and a switch of its stock ticker symbol from NYSE: BOWL to NYSE: LUCK, marking a new chapter in for the company. The first of the local rebrands will launch within a party at Lucky Strike Rockville, located at 15720 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg.
The Montgomery County Council will review Expedited Bill 19-25 on Monday, July 28, which proposes a seasonal exemption allowing landscape professionals to use gas-powered leaf blowers from October 1 to December 31, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., with the exemption set to expire three years after enactment. The lead sponsor of Bill 19-25 is Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, with Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke, Marilyn Balcombe and Sidney Katz as cosponsors. (more…)
PhoWheels at 15707 Old Columbia Pike in the Burtonsville Crossing shopping center is hosting a pho eating contest this Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m., with special guests competitive eater Raina Huang (@rainaiscrazy). Attendees can join the contest for a chance to win a hoodie. (more…)
Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, MD has been charged for a fourth time, this time with obstruction of justice and fabricating evidence, in connection with an ongoing insurance fraud case in Baltimore County, with previous charges including theft, fraud, and acting as an unlicensed insurance agent.
The Twinbrook Pool, a beloved community cornerstone located at 13027 Atlantic Ave. in Rockville, Maryland, is proudly celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Since opening its doors in June 1955, Twinbrook Pool has been more than just a recreational facility– it’s a testament to the dedication and spirit of the Twinbrook neighborhood.