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$149K Maryland Lottery Jackpot Hits at Fort Smallwood Road Tobacco Shop

A Maryland Lottery player won $149,449 on a $5 Chili Pepper Payout ticket sold at a Curtis Bay tobacco shop, claiming the game's final progressive jackpot.

Anne Arundel County, MD · 2d

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DC Jazz Festival To Honor Angela Stribling At Night Of Stars

The legacy of a beautiful voice and a beloved member of the DMV community will be celebrated! The DC Jazz Festival will posthumously honor longtime WHUR 96.3 FM personality, vocalist and jazz advocate Angela Stribling with its 2026 Jazz Honors Award during its Night of Stars Benefit Concert on November 16 at The Anthem in Washington, DC. The evening, headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Gregory Porter, will also feature a special musical tribute by The String Queens in honor of Angela’s extraordinary contributions to music, broadcasting and jazz education. Though her voice may be gone, her impact and legacy will continue to resonate for generations.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Maryland’s Newest Cat Adoption Lounge Will Feel Like Home — For Humans, Too

BETHESDA, Md. — Maryland is getting a new cat cafe, with plenty to offer humans, too. Paws & Relax Cat Lounge will open in Bethesda early next year, adding to Maryland’s list of these special adoption centers. Cat cafes, or in this case, a lounge, offer a more open space for cats to live and humans to visit than traditional shelters or rescues. The cafe/lounge model is a less stressful space for the cats and gives the community a coveted third space.

Bethesda, MD · 2d

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Sardi’s Continues Maryland Expansion with New Restaurant

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa has opened a new restaurant at 4545 Fairway Village Place, Suite 106, in Waldorf, Maryland, continuing the popular Peruvian chicken chain’s expansion across the state with its first Charles County restaurant. A video of the Sardi’s experience can be seen below. The...

Waldorf, MD · 1h

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This Beloved Maryland Diner Feels Like Stepping Into A Real-Life Norman Rockwell Painting

If Norman Rockwell had ever painted a Maryland diner, it would have looked exactly like the Honey Bee Diner in Glen Burnie, right down to the neon glow and the cartoon bee grinning from the sign out front. The only difference is that Rockwell’s version wouldn’t have come with crab...

Maryland · 13h

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Maryland’s Official State Dessert Has Up to 10 Layers. Here’s Where Smith Island Cake Came From

Most cakes have two or three layers. The one Maryland chose as its official dessert has as many as ten,...

Maryland · 2d

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Maryland’s Best Brazilian Steakhouse Is a Recent Addition to the Local Dining Scene

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Rockville has been named Maryland’s best Brazilian steakhouse by Tasting Table in its recent feature, “The Best Brazilian Steakhouse in Your State.” A video from their grand opening party can be seen below. Located at 1651 Chapman Avenue, Terra Gaucha opened in...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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This Massive Virginia Thrift Store Lets You Walk Out With A Full Cart For Just $25

There’s a maroon cube rising above a shopping plaza in Falls Church, and the letters on it spell out “UNIQUE” in a font large enough to read from the interstate. Underneath that bold sign sits a thrift store so big and so stacked with bargains that it genuinely changes how you think about shopping.

Falls Church, VA · 5d

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Popular D.C. Restaurant Known for Three Asian Cuisines Coming to Maryland

Bambu Asian Gourmet has leased space to open a new restaurant on the ground floor of The Mercury at Wildwood in Bethesda, a residential development that welcomed its first residents earlier this year. The restaurant is associated with the longtime Bambu Asian Cuisine at 5101 MacArthur Boulevard NW in Washington,...

Bethesda, MD · 8h

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King Street Oyster Team to Introduce Jax American Bar & Grill to DC

The team behind King Street Oyster Bar is stretching their muscles and preparing for a new endeavor. The hospitality vets are launching a concept called Jax American Bar & Grill in City Ridge, bringing DC foodies a dining experience that can’t be missed. Jax is set to welcome guests...

Washington, DC · 16h

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Five Maryland Hot Dog Joints Dressing Franks The Same Way Since The 50s

Some Maryland hot dog stands have barely changed their recipe in seventy years, and that is exactly why people keep coming back. The toppings are the same, the counters are familiar, and the prices stay friendly. This list covers five spots, from a Cumberland counter to a Baltimore deli to...

Cumberland, MD · 2d

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Southeast DC native named Cherry Blossom festival's official artist

The countdown to the 2027 National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom. Southeast D.C. native Chris Pyrate was selected as the official artist and artistic director. The announcement was made during a launch event at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration on Oct. 29. “Being born and raised on...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Cornerstone lawyers appeal liquor license suspension

Cornerstone Grill & Loft on Nov. 12 filed a petition in Prince George’s County Circuit Court asking a judge to review the 90-day suspension of its liquor license, court records show. The filing came two days after the bar’s attorney asked the College Park City Council to join the...

College Park, MD · 2d

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Assateague’s Maryland Herd Has About 80 Wild Horses. Here’s How to See Them in Late Fall Without Breaking the Rules

There are only about 80 wild horses on the Maryland end of Assateague Island, and in late fall you have...

Maryland · 2d

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Got A Sweet Tooth? Five Maryland Candy Shops Have Chocolates Since Grandpa’s Day

Some Maryland candy shops have been dipping chocolates longer than most of us have been alive. A few started before the first World War, and families still line up for the same caramels and fudge their grandparents bought. This list covers five shops from Baltimore to the Ocean City boardwalk...

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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The Maryland Greenway Where You Can Walk, Bike, or Jog Beneath Trees Without the Noise of Busy Roads

A curved boardwalk threads between granite walls that tower about 100 feet above the path. It’s a striking stretch of an old trolley route, and you don’t need to leave Maryland to walk through it. I’d stop here longer than anywhere else along the trail, just to appreciate...

Ellicott City, MD · 1d

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Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken Opens Today At Waldorf’s Fairway Village

WALDORF, Md. — If dinner at your house starts with a debate over plantains or fries, there’s a new stop to put on the list. Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken is scheduled to open Thursday, Nov. 12, at Fairway Village in Waldorf, according to an opening flyer shared on Facebook.

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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CAVA Offering Free Meals Ahead of Grand Reopening

CAVA is preparing to reopen its Westfield Montgomery Mall location following a temporary closure for renovations, and the restaurant is inviting community members to enjoy a free meal ahead of its grand reopening. The restaurant, located at 7101 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda, is hosting a special community event offering guests...

Bethesda, MD · 18h

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Eight Maryland Ice Cream Stands That Never Stop Scooping, Even In Winter

Plenty of Maryland ice cream stands lock up after Labor Day and leave us waiting until spring. These eight keep the freezers full all year, from farm creameries in the western hills to busy city shops in Baltimore and a downtown favorite in Annapolis. A cold January day is actually...

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Enchant Christmas DC Is Giving Away 2,500 Free Kids’ Tickets

If you’re planning on taking your family to DC’s upcoming Enchant Christmas event, you may be in for a deal. The immersive holiday experience at Nationals Park is giving away 2,500 free kids’ tickets through the new Kids Light Up The Night initiative, according to the website Secret DC. Those who buy at least one adult ticket for November 20 or December 1, 2, 8, or 9 will be eligible for up to two free youth tickets while supplies last.

Washington, DC · 3d