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Five Montgomery County Wineries Win Awards at 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup

Five Montgomery County wineries received awards at the 2026 Maryland Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, according to Visit Montgomery. The annual competition recognizes wines and ciders produced using locally grown fruit. Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown earned the Governor’s Cup Best in Show award for its 2025 White Blend, along with...

Montgomery County, MD · 8d

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Cherrydale Has a New Coffee Shop: Good Trouble Roasters

More on the people, places, and culture defining Arlington, McLean and Falls Church. For the past two years, that heady aroma wafting from Michael Greiner’s Douglas Park home has been the smell of roasting coffee beans. Call it research. In September, the entrepreneur, who previously founded a salsa company in Albuquerque, launched Good Trouble Roasters, a roastery and coffee shop in Cherrydale serving house-blended coffee and espresso drinks, plus baked goods from Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe. We chatted with him about his aspirations for the new venture.

Arlington County, VA · 5d

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5 Best Thanksgiving Desserts to Try at Alexandria-Area Bakeries and Restaurants

Alexandria, VA – Thanksgiving desserts don’t have to stop at pumpkin pie. Good Company makes doughnuts for the holiday breakfast crowd. Pork Barrel offers a Southern classic, while Buzz has something for chocolate lovers. These five treats are worth considering for the Thanksgiving table or simply enjoying yourself.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Renée C. Gage Celebrates 25 Years as an Alexandria Photographer and Artist

Alexandria, VA – Last month, Renée C. Gage welcomed friends and family to her photography studio in Hollin Hall to express her gratitude and commemorate her 25th anniversary milestone. The celebration featured live music by Dan Murray, whose golden voice filled the courtyard, and beautiful floral arrangements from Helen Olivia. Guests enjoyed treats from The Cut Butchery, Fabled Ice Cream, Hollin Hall Pastries, and Ellen Woods Bakes.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Maryland’s Best Crab Cake Has Been Named by Tasting Table

Tasting Table has named Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore its pick for the best crab cake in Maryland as part of its new list highlighting the “hands down best crab cakes in every state.” A video of the crab cake can be seen below. For the list,...

Baltimore, MD · 11d

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Maryland’s Amish-Owned Market Offers A Refreshing Alternative To Ordinary Supermarket Shopping

Every week, Amish families ride in hired cars from Pennsylvania just to sell you a warm pretzel. That’s a long commute for a snack. It’s also a pretty strong sign they take that pretzel seriously. These Amish vendors hire drivers for the trip from Pennsylvania. The drivers deal...

Maryland · 9d

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This Maryland Coffee Shop Was Once a Gas Station and Now Serves Breakfast in a Surprisingly Cozy Setting

That cozy breakfast table sits inside a former Sinclair gas station. Before becoming a Maryland coffee shop, the building also housed the area’s first video rental store. Even the terra-cotta tiles on the awning tell another story: they date to its days as a Southwestern furniture shop. Now the...

Frederick, MD · 8d

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The Massive Thrift Store In Maryland That Even The Most Dedicated Bargain Hunters Can’t Finish

There are places in Maryland that make you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something the rest of the world hasn’t figured out yet, and 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore in Camp Springs is absolutely one of them. This is not a store you pop into for ten minutes and...

Maryland · 11d

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This Invasive Fish Is Taking Over the Chesapeake Bay. Now, It’s on School Lunch Menus (Exclusive)

The blue catfish patty served in some Maryland schools helps fight the invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay while providing a healthy options for students

Caroline County, MD · 11d

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Go GRK Brings Gyros and Greek Market to Reston's RTC Next Expansion

Reston Town Center Metro Station — Nearby Transit Landmark for RTC Next. A fast-casual Greek restaurant and market with roots in Fairfax Station is reportedly set to open inside Reston's sprawling RTC Next expansion, bringing gyros, souvlaki and avgolemono soup to the fast-growing development near the Reston Town Center Metro station. Go GRK Greek Eatery & Market is slated to occupy roughly 1,300 square feet of space at RTC Next, though an opening date has not been announced.

Reston, VA · 7d

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Go Hear Dan Murray at Lena’s. You’ll Understand Why I’m Gushing.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — I went upstairs at Lena’s last month to hear Dan Murray, and I came away convinced we’ll soon be saying, “We saw him when.”. This young man is that good. I had written about Murray before the performance. I knew about his beginnings...

Alexandria, VA · 7d

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Alexandria Mural by Patrick Kirwin Celebrates Local History

Alexandria, VA – On a picture perfect Thursday afternoon in the Arlandria section of Alexandria, while neighborhood artists created a new mural on another wall of the Mt. Vernon Shops in Del Ray, artist Patrick Kirwin joined the staff and friends of Rust Construction unveiling their office redo and Alexandria’s latest commissioned mural. Measuring 18′ x 20′ it’s Kirwin’s largest undertaking yet.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Del Ray Halloween Parade 2026 Draws Thousands for 30th Anniversary Celebration

Alexandria, VA – The 30th annual Del Ray Halloween Parade brought thousands of costumed children, adults, and pets to Mount Vernon Avenue on October 25, celebrating one of the region’s most beloved community traditions. Recognized by USA Today as one of the 10 best Halloween parades in the country, the event featured creative costumes, decorated strollers and wagons, local high school bands, and spirited neighborhood participation.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Zebra Book Club Reviews The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife in Alexandria

Alexandria, VA – Over dinner at Aldo’s Italian Kitchen, the Zebra Book Club gathered for their October meeting to discuss Anna Johnston’s The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife. Longtime member Anna Marie Evans guided the lively conversation, unpacking the novel’s bittersweet themes of grief, second chances, and chosen family.

Alexandria, VA · 6d

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Popular Malaysian restaurant in Centreville to close, as owners retire

After nearly a decade in Centreville’s Sully Station Shopping Center, a family-run Malaysian restaurant is closing its doors this week for good. With husband-and-wife team Leslie and Penny Phoon ready to retire, Malaysian Kopitiam (5085 Westfields Blvd) will serve its final customers tomorrow (Oct. 31). “Our loyal customers and...

Centreville, VA · 9d

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If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It! Waldorf Veteran’s Favorite Lottery Numbers Hit Big

– Buying multiple tickets is just how he does it, a winner from Waldorf reported when he claimed $150,405 Oct. 28 at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. And by multiple, he means multiple combinations with the exact same numbers. This strategy may not add up for everyone, for this Bonus Match 5 fan it added up to $150,405 in prize money, his biggest win ever.

Waldorf, MD · 8d

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Last Call For Crabs: Closures Coming To Local Favorites

NEWBURG, Md. — There’s still time to gather around a table of steamed crabs, with mallets ready and Old Bay or J.O. Spice coating the shells, but the calendar is running short at some Southern Maryland favorites. From waterfront restaurants to neighborhood seafood stands, businesses are announcing their...

Newburg, MD · 8d

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This Maryland Island Bakery Stacks Thin Layers Of Cake And Fudge Icing Into The Official State Dessert

One Maryland cake stacks eight to twelve thin layers of yellow cake, held together with cooked chocolate fudge frosting. That frosting sets up like real fudge, so a single slice looks like a striped skyscraper. The bakery behind it sits on an island you can reach only by boat, and...

Maryland · 11d

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Trader Joe’s Is Opening New Stores in 6 Southern States: See the Locations

A new Trader Joe’s can change your weekly grocery routine, especially when your nearest location...

Louisiana · 5d