Several vehicles became stranded in floodwaters on Saturday, July 12, following a downpour that caused urban flooding in parts of Montgomery County.
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Tony’s Pizza, located at 3 Atlantic Ave in Ocean City, MD, has a rich history rooted in the journey of its founder, Antonio “Tony” Bruno Russo. It recently reopened after it closed while the building was redeveloped into a new establishment called “Flamingo Coast,” and Tony’s Pizza is now a stall on the outside of this new building.
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Many consider the Sunshine Burger from the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, MD (often referred to as Sunshine, between Olney and Damascus) the best burger in Maryland. The burger boasts a ½ pound of ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. However, part of the burger’s charm lies in the unique atmosphere of the General Store itself. A MoCoShow commenter once wrote “Best burger in Maryland, just don’t look at the walls.”
Last month we let you know that Harris Teeter, located at 11845 Old Georgetown Rd. in North Bethesda, is set to close permanently. The store has recently been offering significant discounts (50%) to its customers, and now much of the selection of items is gone (photos below).
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
The bright lights of international basketball are currently illuminating a familiar face for residents of Silver Spring: Zania Socka-Nguemen. The rising sophomore forward, a proud product of Montgomery County, is representing the United States at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia, which began on July 12th.
Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week runs from Sunday, August 11, through Saturday, August 17. During this time, qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item are exempt from the state’s 6% sales tax. (more…)
An event celebrating what would have been Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s 35th birthday will take place on Thursday, July 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at World of Beer in Rockville, MD, featuring free entertainment, activities, and a portion of food and drink sales benefiting the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation.
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UPDATE: Keylijah Love Paulet Holt was located safe and unharmed in Washington, DC. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division, are asking for the […]
The Shops at Congressional Village, a prominent shopping center in Rockville, Maryland, is once again making headlines as it becomes available for purchase. The center, which sold for $44 million at auction in 2022 after the previous owner defaulted on a 2019 mortgage, has since undergone a transformation, attracting several new businesses and restaurants.
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Maryland’s very own LA Knight secured what many say is the biggest victory of his career, when he beat former World Champion Seth Rollins at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC, a national impact investment firm with a 15-year track record in underserved communities, announced late last month an equity investment in a $27 million opportunity zone hotel-to-residential conversion opportunity in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. Source of the Spring reports that it will be the former Hotel Silver Spring, located at 8727 Colesville Rd., that closed in May.