The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.
50 Top Pizza, an esteemed pizza evaluation site based in Paestum, Italy, near Naples, has unveiled its 2025 Top 50 Pizza list. Known for its rigorous and anonymous inspections, 50 Top Pizza is an independent online guide that ensures unbiased evaluations by paying for meals in full. We’ve previously shared the two Maryland restaurants made the list, but one nearby restaurant in Virginia also made the list.
Metro has announced a new progress report highlighting “three years of success for Metro’s joint development real estate program.” The program has delivered eight projects in three years totaling 1,490 residential units (813 affordable) and 1 million square feet of office space, resulting in $15 million in new annual tax revenue for local jurisdictions according to a new progress report on Metro’s 10-Year Strategic Plan. (more…)
Indigo Octopus, a women’s clothing boutique that opened in the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda back in October 2020, closed on June 28th ahead of relocating to Bethesda Row.
Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. As we reported back in January, one of the upcoming restaurants will be in Rockville and Sardi’s has recently received its permit to begin construction.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant and businesses updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Rockville government offices and most city facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day, while the Swim and Fitness Center will close early, the Skate Park will remain open, and recycling and trash services will operate as usual. (more…)
Montgomery County will host two virtual community meetings on July 9 and 10 to gather resident input on strategies to address key health challenges, with feedback helping guide future planning among local healthcare providers and organizations.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the continuation of the CHNV parole program, which allows over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live and work legally in the U.S., as the case is reviewed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
A Charles County, MD retiree won a $2,041,396 progressive jackpot on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket purchased at Mutt’s Liquors in Indian Head, making him Maryland’s latest multi-millionaire. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
An 80-year-old man missing for five days was found alive in a wooded area in Gaithersburg, following an extensive search by multiple law enforcement agencies and volunteer teams.