Beyond MoCo

Zaxbys, the fast-growing chicken chain known for its fried chicken sandwiches, wings, “Zingers,” crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast, is set to open its second Maryland location this week. The new restaurant, located at 2721 Ocean Gateway in Cambridge, will officially open on Tuesday, November 19, 2025. (more…)


North Bethesda

Back in May 2024, we reported that Mui, a modern Japanese-inspired restaurant, would be joining the Pike & Rose lineup in North Bethesda. Earlier this year, the project took a major step forward when the restaurant secured a construction permit valued at $550,000 in February. Now, Mui has its hearing for a new Liquor License (On-Sale Only) for its future home at 967 Rose Avenue.

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Layhill

A grandfather from Silver Spring won $770,000 after discovering his Multi-Match ticket had matched all six numbers more than a week after purchasing it at Bel Pre Beer & Wine, 2251 Bel Pre Road. The winner, who claimed the prize on November 14, said his grandchildren will benefit from his winnings, while the retailer received a $1,000 bonus for selling the jackpot ticket. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


Clarksburg

Second Chance Wildlife Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the upcoming December 8 opening of its new $5.4 million facility in Clarksburg, which will enhance the organization’s ability to treat and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife from across Maryland.

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Beyond MoCo

The holidays often bring an increase in overspending and overindulging, which can be tough when nearly 22% of U.S. adults report binge drinking in the past month and the average household carries more than $10,950 in credit card debt. To take a lighthearted look at where certain costly or risky behaviors are more common, the personal-finance company WalletHub released its annual “Most and Least Sinful Cities in the U.S.” report.

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Dickerson

Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a long-running Halloween attraction in Dickerson, recently completed its 33rd season of delivering scares and thrills in Montgomery County. The popular haunted experience has now been ranked #1 in the world by The Scare Factor, a leading industry reviewer of haunted attractions. (more…)


Boyds

The Salgado Family Christmas Display, created by siblings Pahan and Supuli Salgado, will open this year at a new location at Hope International Church, 15817 Barnesville Road in Boyds, MD. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the display open on select nights through January 1, 2026. (more…)


DMV

Eater DC has released its latest roundup of “The Best Sandwiches Around D.C. Right Now,” and Montgomery County showed out in a big way. Of the 18 restaurants featured across the region, three Maryland spots made the list, and all three are right here in MoCo.

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Celebrities

Goldie Hawn, one of Montgomery County’s most famous natives, turns 80 on Friday, November 21. A couple weeks back, the beloved actress recently shared a TikTok video that left fans in awe of her energy and spirit. As reported by Parade, Hawn hopped onto a mini trampoline for what she calls “mindful movement,” bouncing, twirling, and throwing her arms into the air while a Dua Lipa song played in the background.

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