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This Scenic 18-Mile Virginia Trail Was Just Inducted Into America’s Rail-Trail Hall Of Fame For 2026

An 18.5-mile paved path just earned a place in the national Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. That’s a major honor for a route where cyclists and walkers can enjoy river views, historic landmarks, and glimpses of the nation’s capital. The Virginia trail received the 2026 recognition from Rails to...

Alexandria, VA · 2d
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Maryland Man Sent to Grocery Store by Wife Comes Home With a $50K Lottery Surprise

A simple grocery errand turned into a five-figure payday after an Ellicott City man gave...

Ellicott City, MD · 3d
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This Enchanting Maryland Botanical Garden Is A Secret Eden Straight Out Of A Fairytale

Some places make you feel like you accidentally wandered into a better version of reality, and Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland is absolutely one of them. This enchanting botanical garden is a genuine secret Eden hiding in plain sight, and it’s time more people knew about it. Let’s start...

Wheaton, MD · 2d
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For a Taste of 4, Head to These 5 Old Truck Stop Diners in Maryland

Truck stop diners have fed long-haul drivers for decades, and a few in Maryland still serve the kind of plain, filling food that built their reputation. These are places where you can fuel the car, grab a hot meal, and get back on the road without fuss. The four stops...

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This Maryland Amusement Park Closed Decades Ago but Its Beautiful 1921 Carousel Still Spins

Rabbits, ostriches, a giraffe, and even a tiger circle alongside carved horses on a carousel that still welcomes riders. The animals are wooden, of course, but their painted details make this Maryland attraction feel wonderfully alive. The carousel was installed in 1921 and survived the closure of its surrounding amusement...

Maryland · 1d

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Popular College Park Pizzeria to Permanently Close

Potomac Pizza, which operates three Montgomery County locations in Chevy Chase, Potomac and Rockville, has announced that it will permanently close its College Park restaurant on Friday, December 18, 2026, after nine years of serving the community. In a message to customers, founder Adam B. Greenberg announced that the restaurant...

College Park, MD · 18h

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Three Maryland Breweries Win Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival

Two Montgomery County breweries were among three Maryland breweries recognized at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive beer competitions. The Brewers Association announced the winners last month, with Silver Branch Brewing Co. in Rockville/Silver Spring and BabyCat Brewery in Bethesda/Kensington...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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This 103-Year-Old World War II Veteran Is Considered the World’s Oldest Bartender

While most people are putting their feet up in retirement, 103-year-old World War II veteran Irvin Koch is still keeping busy at his popular basement bar in Pasadena, Maryland. He’s been running his humble, fully licensed establishment for 60 years, where generations of customers regularly gather for a drink.

Pasadena, MD · 1d

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How Many Of These 4 Maryland Pancake Houses Have You Visited Since Childhood?

Some breakfast spots become part of the family story, right alongside beach trips and Sunday drives. In Maryland, a handful of pancake houses have fed kids who later came back with kids of their own. This list covers four of them, two near the Ocean City boardwalk crowd and two...

Ocean City, MD · 22h

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Annual Holiday Bazaar Returns to Bethesda November 14 with Greek Food, Shopping, and More Than 20 Vendors

St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring authentic Greek food, holiday shopping, handmade gifts, and more than 20 vendors. The event is organized by the church’s Ladies Philoptochos Society and is free to attend.

Bethesda, MD · 2d

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Japanese-Style Sandwich Cafe to Open Second Montgomery County Location

Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Taco Bell construction update in Rockville

Construction of the new Taco Bell restaurant building continues at 1100 Rockville Pike. It's not moving fast enough for diehard fans of the Mexican mega chain. But the building is now enclosed, and as you can see, glass has been installed. Will it be done by the end of the year? I'm not optimistic, given the current status of the construction. This is the best Taco Bell in Montgomery County, so impatience is a virtue.

Rockville, MD · 14h

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Cornerstone suspension sends students to nearby bars

Since Cornerstone Grill & Loft, one of College Park’s most popular bars, lost its liquor license in October, regular patrons are squeezing into Looney’s Pub and Terrapin’s Turf on the weekends. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” University of Maryland (UMD) senior Gina Youn said. “I [just] turned...

College Park, MD · 1d

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$600,000 Construction Permit Issued for New Chipotle in Gaithersburg

Construction is moving forward on a new standalone Chipotle restaurant at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, with a building permit valued at $600,000 associated with the project. According to Maryland Newsletters, the permit covers construction of the shell building for the future Chipotle at 8950 N. Westland Drive...

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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Permanent Signage Goes Up at Gina’s Cucina Siciliana in Kentlands

Permanent signage has been installed at Gina’s Cucina Siciliana, an upcoming Sicilian restaurant located at 640 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands. The restaurant is taking over the former Cinco de Mayo space, which closed in September 2025. Gina’s Cucina Siciliana had its liquor license hearing with Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) last month. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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Holiday Lights And Hot Chocolate Make Ellicott City Worth A December Evening Stroll

December evenings in Maryland get dark early, and that is exactly when one old mill town starts to shine. Holiday lights go up along a hilly Main Street lined with stone buildings, small shops, and cozy places to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. The town sits beside...

Ellicott City, MD · 2d

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Cava Mezze Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In the same year that CAVA celebrated the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, the full-service restaurant that started it all is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cava Mezze, which first opened at 9713 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville in 2006, has reached the two-decade milestone, marking 20 years since three Montgomery County natives opened the restaurant that would eventually lead to one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurants.

Rockville, MD · 2d

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This Maryland Garden Glows With Over A Million Holiday Lights Your Kids Will Talk About All Year

Over a million twinkling lights wrap a public garden every winter, and your kids get to walk right through the glow. That’s the kind of outing that turns into a story told at every family dinner until next December. The daytime version is free to enter. It covers 50...

Montgomery County, MD · 20h

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Maryland casinos generate $159.7 million in gaming revenue during October

BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,747,206 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2026. The statewide total was a decrease of $2,309,368, or 1.4%, compared to October 2025. Casino gaming contributions to the state during October 2026 totaled $67,912,300, down 0.8% compared to October 2025. The October 2026 […]

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The Week in Winners: Elkridge 7-Eleven sells $181,891 winning lottery ticket as Maryland payouts top $31 million

BALTIMORE, Md. — A convenience store in Elkridge sold a lottery ticket worth $181,891 last week, marking the state’s largest prize during a seven-day stretch that saw players claim more than $31.1 million in total winnings, Maryland Lottery officials announced on Monday. The winning World Championship Poker FAST PLAY ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven […]

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