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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 · 3h

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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 · 5h

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Maryland Casinos Take In $159.7M In October, Down 1.4%

Maryland’s casinos rebounded from a slow September but still came in below last October, with the two biggest operators near the Capital Beltway both losing ground. The state’s six casinos generated $159,747,206 from slot machines and table games in October 2026, down $2.3 million, or 1.4%, from October 2025, Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported Nov. 5.

Maryland · 1d

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A New Book Explores Maryland’s “Crustier” Side

Out-of-towners may see Maryland as an oddly shaped Mid-Atlantic state famous for residents’ unmatched love of Old Bay seasoning. A new collection of short fiction wants to get past the stereotypes and explore the state’s fascinating variety, from Baltimore to the Eastern Shore. The anthology, Ole Blue Claw:...

Maryland · 1d

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Just Salad Headed to New Virginia Location

The fast-casual dining scene has been getting progressively healthier, as diners demand more nutritional options that don’t sacrifice speed, flavor, or economy. Just Salad, a growing chain focused on the titular dish, is getting ready to help Falls Church diners answer that demand, with a new location coming soon to the neighborhood.

Falls Church, VA · 4d

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Maryland Food Industry Council Inducts 4 Into Hall Of Fame

The Maryland Food Industry Council, managed by the Maryland Retailers Alliance, inducted four new members into the Maryland Food Industry Hall of Fame on Nov. 5 at its annual breakfast at Martin’s West in Baltimore County. Established in 2003, the Hall of Fame celebrates businesses and individuals with a...

Maryland · 8h

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 5h

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Shaw Restaurants among the Best in DMV

Washington Post restaurant critic Elazar Sontag has come up with his first iteration of “The 40 Best Restaurants in and around D.C.,” with five Shaw restaurants taking high positions on the list. To start, there Saint’s Paradise Cafeteria (601 M St. NW) taking the No. 23 spot. The venerable cafeteria has also gotten the attention of Washingtonian magazine lately, leaping ahead of a number of expensive fine dining establishments in DC. Per Sontag: “If this is your first time here, don’t stress too much about what to order when you reach the front of the line. Every dish stands the test of time.”

Washington, DC · 1d

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At HBCU First Look, ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star LaRoyce Hawkins Says HBCUs Are the Best Place to Cultivate Black Imagination

For more than a decade, LaRoyce Hawkins has been a familiar face to television audiences as Officer Kevin Atwater on NBC’s Chicago P.D. But outside the precinct, Hawkins has been building something just as meaningful: a creative life rooted in poetry, independent film and pouring into the next generation of storytellers.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt Opens November 14

Maryland’s 2026 Junior Deer Hunt opens statewide on November 14, and in certain counties it continues on Sunday, November 15, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. On November 14, the Junior Deer Hunt is open on private and designated public land in all counties. On Sunday, November...

Maryland · 21h

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Your D.C. weekend: A holiday market and festive fun

The D.C. Holiday Market is back, with more than 35 vendors offering goods at Dupont Circle. Why it matters: With decorations popping up around town, the city is feeling festive — and there's plenty to do this weekend. Zoom in: This year's market runs 40 days, spanning six weekends, on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue. It'll only be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 30. Then, on Saturday evening, CityCenter will light up its 78-foot Christmas tree, with a performance from JoJo. It's free to attend, and will feature holiday treats and balloon artists for families. More events this weekend: 🍽️ DC Central Kitchen is hosting Capital Food Fight tonight, featuring chef battles and celebrity guests like Andrew Zimmern. More than 80 restaurants and bars are participating and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen's charity efforts. Tickets $350+ 🍷 Sonny's Pizza is hosting its wine night again tonight, with four natural winemakers on the rotation. Tickets $19 📸 The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the 50th year of its photography collection, with a new exhibit called "Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting." It opens Saturday. Sneak peek ♻️ Time to declutter? D.C. residents can dispose of hazardous

Washington, DC · 1d

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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle opens

Visitors to the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will find offerings from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Washington, DC · 1d

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This Must-Visit Food Hall In Virginia Has Something For Nearly Every Craving

For every three meals sold at one food hall, a donation goes to a local food assistance center. I’m giving that a moment, because it means your dumpling habit quietly helps a neighbor. That detail tells you a lot about the place. It sits right above a busy Metro...

Virginia · 1d

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8 Maryland Bookstores Where You Can Fill A Bag Without Breaking $20

Want to find incredible bookstores in Maryland where cheap books are practically falling off the shelves?. These 8 bookstores offer amazing deals and shelves packed with affordable reads for every kind of book lover!. 1. Wonder Book & Video (Frederick) Frederick has a lot going for it, but Wonder Book...

Maryland · 1d

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Sloppy Mama’s BBQ takes Thanksgiving dinner off your to-do list

Hosting Thanksgiving can take most of a week: the grocery runs, the oven juggling, the stack of pans afterward. Sloppy Mama’s BBQ on Langston Boulevard offers a way to skip all of it with ready-to-go Thanksgiving dinners, made from scratch and picked up at 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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Faith takes root in Laurel’s native plant gardens

Bees, butterflies and other wildlife have a new place to call home at Oseh Shalom in Laurel, where a 2,000-square-foot stretch of lawn has been transformed into a garden filled with native plants. For congregant Heidi Hess-Webber, who tends a native plant garden along the sidewalk at her home, the...

Laurel, MD · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Fast Food Restaurant Curlo Expanding to Maryland

Curlo, a halal fast food restaurant specializing in Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, wings, and loaded fries, is coming soon to 11200 Grandview Avenue in Wheaton, according to the restaurant’s website. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced. The restaurant currently operates out of Four Mile Food Co., a multi-brand...

Wheaton, MD · 1d

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The DowntownDC Holiday Market is upon us; MPD announces traffic restrictions

WASHINGTON (7News) — The holiday season is upon us once again, and downtown Washington, D.C., should prepare to brace for some parking restrictions. The DowntownDC Holiday Market is set to take place from Friday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, and with that come some parking changes and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

Washington, DC · 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 · 1d