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Riverdale Park, MD · Lifestyle

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This Maryland Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

The kind of restaurant that regulars quietly hope you never find out about is usually the best kind of restaurant, and GrandE Buffet & Grill in Laurel, Maryland fits that description perfectly. Lucky for you, the secret is out. There’s something almost conspiratorial about the way people talk about this...

Laurel, MD · 6d

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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 · 2d

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9 Grocery Stores in Maryland Famous for Their Quality Meat Departments

One Maryland grocery store makes its own country sausage and will even prepare custom cuts of beef for your freezer. The meat counter also carries stuffed pork chops, porterhouse steaks, and fresh poultry. That’s a lot more tempting than grabbing the first plastic-wrapped package you see. At another family-owned...

Baltimore, MD · 15h

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A Chain Quietly Left Maryland Entirely, and Dozens of Employees Are Left Wondering What Comes Next

J. Alexander’s has closed its Annapolis restaurant at Annapolis Town Center, the chain’s only Maryland location listed in available reporting. A Maryland WARN filing says 45 workers were affected, with layoffs scheduled to begin October 26, 2026.

Annapolis, MD · 20h

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Woodmont Avenue Streatery Removed After More Than Six Years in Downtown Bethesda

The Woodmont Avenue Streatery in downtown Bethesda was removed on Tuesday, November 10, bringing an end to a pandemic-era outdoor dining space that had been in place since June 2020. According to public safety and traffic reporter Cordell Pugh, crews removed the streatery and restriped Woodmont Avenue between Elm Street...

Bethesda, MD · 10h

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'I sit in the house crying': Rats return to DC woman's car as she calls out management

WASHINGTON (7News) — They're back -- A 76-year-old woman is once again turning to 7News On Your Side after she discovered rats have been living in her car -- again. Not only are the rats back, but she believes management hasn't properly addressed the issue since the first time she found the rats inside a few weeks prior.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Weekend road closures in DC for Veterans Day race and parade, movie filming

A production crew is filming a movie in D.C.’s Adams Morgan and Anacostia neighborhoods this weekend. And the nation’s veterans are being honored with a race and parade in Downtown D.C. on Sunday. As a result, there will be several road closures to accommodate these events. Sunday’s National...

Washington, DC · 3d

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Beloved Maryland Chinese Restaurant Sold After Nearly 50 Years

Lee’s Kitchen, a longtime restaurant in Silver Spring, has been sold and will transition to new ownership in November after nearly 50 years of serving the community. Located at 14448 Layhill Road, the restaurant will remain open under the Lee’s Kitchen name. The current owners announced that a new owner and their family will take over beginning November 16, 2026. “Lee’s Kitchen has been serving our community for nearly 50 years. Now it’s time for our next chapter,” the family shared in a farewell message.

Silver Spring, MD · 4d

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New Maryland Restaurant So Busy It’s Asking Customers to Wait a Week or Two Before Visiting

Just days after quietly opening its first Maryland location in Rockville, Xi’an Famous Foods is already experiencing overwhelming demand, with lines stretching out the door and wait times longer than expected. The popular New York City-based restaurant chain has taken to social media to thank customers for their enthusiasm while encouraging those planning to visit to consider waiting a week or two. A video of the experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Historic Maryland Diner to Close This Weekend

OTC Bar & Grille, a family-owned restaurant that has served Olde Towne Gaithersburg for decades, will permanently close its longtime location this Sunday, November 15, with plans to open in a new location in Bethesda in 2027. The restaurant operates at 226 E. Diamond Avenue in a historic property with roots dating back to 1893, making the site more than 130 years old.

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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This Massive Virginia Thrift Store Lets You Walk Out With A Full Cart For Just $25

There’s a maroon cube rising above a shopping plaza in Falls Church, and the letters on it spell out “UNIQUE” in a font large enough to read from the interstate. Underneath that bold sign sits a thrift store so big and so stacked with bargains that it genuinely changes how you think about shopping.

Falls Church, VA · 1d

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Lidl to open new location at Silver Spring’s White Oak Town Center

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. Lidl, the German supermarket chain known for its imported foods from Europe and discount goods, is opening a location in Silver Spring, a Lidl spokesperson confirmed to Bethesda Today on Friday.

Silver Spring, MD · 3d

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The Legendary Burgers At This Classic Maryland Restaurant Will Make You Feel Like You Time-Traveled

There’s a staircase in Silver Spring, Maryland, that leads down to a room where the burgers are legendary and the atmosphere feels like it was built specifically for people who appreciate the real thing. Quarry House Tavern is that room, and if you haven’t been yet, you’ve been missing...

Silver Spring, MD · 5d

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Vintage and Thrift Shop to Open in Gaithersburg This Weekend

Picky Thrifter, a thrift and vintage retailer specializing in curated fashion and unique finds, is scheduled to open its new Gaithersburg location on Saturday, November 14. The store, located at 9121 Gaither Road, will offer vintage clothing, secondhand fashion, accessories, new-with-tags merchandise and one-of-a-kind pieces. According to the company, each item is hand-selected and reviewed before being placed on the sales floor.

Gaithersburg, MD · 17h

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Man starts to board D.C.-to-New York United flight. Then he sees the size of the plane

'Do they always do this?' The post Man starts to board D.C.-to-New York United flight. Then he sees the size of the plane appeared first on Subplot News .

Washington, DC · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026 Free Meals and Deals Around the DMV

Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and restaurants, landmarks, and parks across DC, Maryland, and Virginia are saying thank you with free meals, half-price tables, and free admission. Few regions are home to as many veterans and military families as ours, and we are grateful for every one of you. Bookmark this page and share it with someone who served.

Virginia · 2d

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This 1920s Alexandria Home Was Renovated with Southern Charm in Mind

For Meredith and Roshan Patel, finding a home in Belle Haven, Alexandria, was about more than gaining extra space for their family. The couple fell for the charm and character of a 1920s classic center hall colonial. “We found this house and could tell the bones were incredible,” Meredith says....

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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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...

Maryland · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Union Street Public House Celebrates 40 Years in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — In Old Town Alexandria, 40 years is barely a blink of an eye for a building that dates to 1790. But for a restaurant? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to!. Union Street Public House, one of the waterfront’s most familiar gathering places, is...

Alexandria, VA · 1d