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For A True Taste Of Southern Maryland, Grab A Seat At These 5 Old Country Kitchens

Southern Maryland has a food personality all its own, where crab cakes share the table with biscuits, grits, and pork chops. The best way to taste it is not at a fancy spot but at a busy diner counter or an old house with a front porch. These five kitchens,...

Charles County, MD · 3d
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Lucky Tip From Store Clerk Leads St. Mary’s County Mechanic To $30,000 Scratch-Off Win

– William Flowe, Jr. of California, Maryland has been trying his luck on the same 30X Cash scratch-off ticket lately. After being told about the ticket by one of the store clerks, he kept his sights on it in hopes of one day winning the big prize. After several attempts with little to no luck, he finally got his big break. His latest 30X Cash ticket purchase earned him a $30,000 top prize win.

California, MD · 2d
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Muskrat for Dinner? Thompson’s Seafood Serves Up A Maryland Tradition

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Eating muskrat may sound strange to many, but it is a familiar tradition on Maryland tables, and while local trapping season does not open until January, you can buy frozen muskrat now at Thompson’s Seafood Corner Market. If your dinner plans have never included it, Kevin Thompson has a suggestion: onions, pepper, gravy and biscuits.

Mechanicsville, MD · 1d
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Iconic Maryland Seafood Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 61 Years

The Crab Claw, the longtime waterfront seafood restaurant in St. Michaels, permanently closed on Sunday, November 1, bringing an end to 61 years in business. In the days leading up to the closure, longtime customers returned to the restaurant for one final meal, with many sharing memories and photos from their visits. The Crab Claw also shared Instagram stories from customers who stopped by one last time, including a post of a large group that gathered at the restaurant on Halloween.

St Michaels, MD · 4d
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Little Has Changed At Pop’s Diner? Not Here – Metro Diner Pancakes Rule Fredericksburg

Some diners stay frozen in time, and people love them for it. This one in Fredericksburg takes a different route by changing its griddle flavor every six to eight weeks, so the pancake you order in spring may not exist by summer. That small twist keeps locals coming back to...

Fredericksburg, VA · 7d

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Forget The Sleigh! Santa Is Going Scuba Diving In Leonardtown This December

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Santa Claus is trading his sleigh for scuba gear this holiday season! St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks, in partnership with Southern Maryland Divers, invites participants ages 10 and older to take the plunge for a unique underwater photo opportunity with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m.

Leonardtown, MD · 11h

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From Bay to Table: Discover the Best of St. Mary’s County Oysters

ST. MARY'S, MD (7News) — Oysters are a staple in the culture and economy of St. Mary’s County. They have a perfect blend of fresh water from the rivers and streams, plus the saltwater flowing from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay that creates the signature taste of the region’s oysters. Not-too-salty, not-too-sweet: just right.

St Mary'S County, MD · 1d

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A Bigger Space, The Same Comfort-First Mission: The Nook Plans Grand Reopening

CALIFORNIA, Md. — Eight months after opening in St. Inigoes with a focus on making tattoo appointments more comfortable, The Nook Tattoo Studio is preparing to welcome clients into a larger space — with more artists and room to build on the approach that shaped its beginnings. The...

California, MD · 1d

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Eastern Shore Mornings Still Start Over Coffee At These 7 Old-Fashioned Breakfast Spots

On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a lot of mornings still begin at a counter with a mug of coffee and a plate of eggs. From Easton to Crisfield, old-fashioned diners and soda fountains keep the early hours running the way they always have. These are the places where scrapple, chipped...

Maryland · 3d

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Holiday Shoppers In Maryland Still Break For Lunch At These 5 Old Department Store Style Tearooms

Remember when a day of holiday shopping meant a sit-down lunch with a pot of tea halfway through? Big department store tearooms used to be the place for that, with tiered trays, tiny sandwiches, and a break from heavy shopping bags. Most of those grand dining rooms are gone now,...

Maryland · 4d

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Veterans Day 2026 Freebies: Free Meals And Discounts For Southern Maryland Veterans

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — A veteran who wants to make a day of Veterans Day could start with a free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s before noon, stop for a free haircut at Great Clips and finish with a free entrée at Chili’s — all offers national companies have announced for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Southern Maryland, MD · 4h

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Port Tobacco Players Presents An Encore Presentation Of “Unseen Hooks: The La Plata Tornadoes Of 1926 & 2002”

The following is a press release from Port Tobacco Players. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2026 Utopia Film Festival. Join us for the encore presentation of the documentary Unseen Hooks. Discover the chaos and horror of a town experiencing not one but two devastating tornadoes in less than a century, along with remarkable stories of heroism, resilience, stoicism, and even humor. Learn how the disaster became the catalyst for building a consolidated school and full-service hospital and establishing the county’s first volunteer fire department. Experience the powerful story of how a community came together, overcame unimaginable trauma and destruction, and learned to rise and build again.

La Plata, MD · 2d

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Day Of The Dead In La Plata: La Tolteca Invites Community To Honor Loved Ones

LA PLATA, Md. — La Tolteca La Plata is inviting the community to remember loved ones through a Day of the Dead tradition: sharing photographs on an ofrenda, a remembrance altar that honors people who have died and celebrates their lives. The restaurant announced on Facebook that the display...

La Plata, MD · 2d

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Potbelly Opening New Shop in Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. – Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is continuing its growth across Southern Maryland with a new location opening Friday, Nov. 6, at Waldorf Station. Joining 25 Potbelly shops across the state, the opening introduces the brand’s neighborhood shop experience to Charles County and gives Waldorf residents, professionals and visitors a new destination for its signature oven-toasted sandwiches and craveable menu favorites.

Waldorf, MD · 3d

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COSMIC Symphony To Perform Free Holiday Concerts In Southern Maryland Dec. 12-13

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — COSMIC Symphony will celebrate the holiday season with two free concerts in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties this December. The performances will feature music from Frozen, Harry Potter and traditional Christmas favorites. The orchestra’s holiday program, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, will take...

Calvert County, MD · 1d

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Monogram Pillows and Waterfront Keepsakes: Printing Home Accessories in Dorchester County

If you design your own decor and want it printed on pillows, mugs or other home accessories, you can work with a local embroidery or upholstery shop, a screen printer, an online design-and-print service, or a print-on-demand marketplace. Each handles a different mix of quantity, fabric and finish. Before you pick, check what the product page says about sizes, whether you can preview the design, and how the order is packed and shipped. For one-off gifts and small batches you design yourself, online services that offer printed pillow cases let you place a photo, monogram or illustration on the fabric yourself.

Dorchester County, MD · 3d

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Sink Your Teeth Into The Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Beloved Virginia Deli

There’s a deli in Fairfax, Virginia, that will make you question every sandwich decision you’ve ever made in your life. Chutzpah Deli is the kind of place that doesn’t just feed you, it reminds you what food is supposed to feel like. Let’s talk about the name...

Fairfax, VA · 6d