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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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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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St Mary's County Man Wins $30,000 Top Prize On 30X Cash Scratch-Off

Southern Maryland mechanic William Flowe, Jr scratched his way to a $30,000 top prize on the 30X Cash ticket. 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 · 21h
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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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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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Bojangles Pushes Back Latest Maryland Reopening to November 9

Bojangles has pushed back the reopening of its Upper Marlboro restaurant by one week, with the location now scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 9, instead of the originally announced November 2 date. The restaurant, located at 7571 SW Crain Highway in Prince George’s County, will reopen under new ownership...

Upper Marlboro, MD · 2d

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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 · 7h

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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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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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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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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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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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The Weekend Scene: Adams Morgan PorchFest, plus holiday markets begin, Nov. 6-8

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene, our free newsletter about events, experiences and adventures for you and for your family around the DMV. Northwest D.C. is rocking out this weekend. Adams Morgan PorchFest is likely to draw hundreds of people to 20+ porches across the neighborhood. If one band isn’t your jam, you can walk to a different porch for something new. Bluegrass, jazz, rock ... you name it, they’ve got it. There’s a full map up with showtimes, too. Sat. 12-5 p.m., free.

Maryland · 1d

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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 · 15h

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Southern Maryland Players Win Nearly $1M, Led by $500K Prize

Southern Maryland players' cash prizes claimed at Maryland Lottery headquarters, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20. Totals exclude retailer bonuses and a game show trip. Source: Maryland Lottery. Southern Maryland players won nearly $1 million in Maryland Lottery prizes this fall, the Lottery said. Nine winners from St. Mary's, Calvert and...

Maryland · 21h

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The Week in Winners: Three scratch-off players win $100,000 Maryland Lottery prizes as Powerball jackpot approaches $800 million

BALTIMORE, Md. — Three Maryland Lottery players claimed $100,000 scratch-off prizes during the final week of October as the national Powerball jackpot continues to grow toward $800 million. The top-tier scratch-off wins included a $100,000 CASH ticket sold in Hyattsville, a $100,000 Crossword 10th Edition ticket sold in Landover, and a Winter Multiplier ticket sold […]

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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Is Outback Steakhouse closing? See the restaurants that shut down

New Jersey · 1d

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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 · 7d