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Melting Pot to Close Permanently After 26 Years

The Melting Pot has announced that its Arlington, Virginia location will permanently close after 26 years in business. The restaurant’s final day of service will be Saturday, November 21, 2026. “After 26 wonderful years of service in Arlington, Melting Pot will sadly be closing its doors,” the restaurant announced....

Gaithersburg, MD · 17h
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We Ranked Maryland’s 10 Best Burger Spots and the Final Cut Might Surprise You

One Maryland burger comes out of a gas station general store with a half-pound beef patty and a pile of familiar toppings. The setting is about as modest as it gets, yet the sandwich has earned recognition well beyond the neighborhood. Other contenders take burgers in much stranger directions. One...

Maryland · 19h
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10 MCPS Schools Named National Gold Ribbon Schools for Service Learning, the Only Maryland Schools on the List

Ten Montgomery County public schools are among 50 schools nationwide named 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service-Learning by the national group Youth Service America. They are the only Maryland schools on the group’s honoree list. The 10 schools. Damascus High School. Gaithersburg High School. Quince Orchard High School. William...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

Maryland · 2d
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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Distillery to Host its First-Ever Holiday Market Featuring Dozens of Local Vendors

Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds will host its first-ever Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, from 12pm to 5pm each day. The two-day event will bring dozens of local artisans, independent makers, and small businesses to the farm at 18100 Bucklodge Road for a weekend of holiday shopping, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities.

Boyds, MD · 2d

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Maryland Diner at Historic Site Dating to 1893 Closes Today

OTC Bar & Grille will close its longtime Olde Towne Gaithersburg location today, Sunday, November 15, ahead of a planned move to Bethesda in 2027. The family-owned restaurant at 226 E. Diamond Avenue announced in October that a change in ownership of the property would prevent it from continuing operations at the location.

Gaithersburg, MD · 3h

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Maryland’s Best Brazilian Steakhouse Is a Recent Addition to the Local Dining Scene

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Rockville has been named Maryland’s best Brazilian steakhouse by Tasting Table in its recent feature, “The Best Brazilian Steakhouse in Your State.” A video from their grand opening party can be seen below. Located at 1651 Chapman Avenue, Terra Gaucha opened in...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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The Remarkable Story of “Mr. RM” John Fahrner, a Montgomery County Coaching and Teaching Legend

This article was republished with permission and originally written by Gavin Manske and Larissa Deng where it was published in Richard Montgomery High School’s student newspaper The Tide. For more than 45 years, Mr. John Fahrner, known as “Mr. RM,” has been at the heart of MCPS and RM...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Noodle rush hour in Rockville

Xi’an Famous Foods opened without any fanfare on Rockville Pike last week — and it didn’t take long for fans of the restaurant’s “hand-ripped” noodles to start lining up at the door. This is the first Maryland location for the family-owned business, which started in New York and gained national attention when it was featured on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Now in the midst of an East Coast/DMV expansion, Xi’an is best known for its noodles but also offers signature dishes like stewed pork burgers, spicy cumin lamb burgers and spicy-and-sour lamb dumplings. You’ll find Xi’an at the Montrose Crossing shopping center, in the former Boardroom Salon space between Rasa and Five Guys.

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Rockville Educator Surprised with $25,000 Award During School Assembly

Cassandra Batson, middle school principal and head of the upper school campus at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, has been named Maryland’s 2026-27 Milken Educator Award recipient, receiving a $25,000 cash prize. Batson was surprised with the award during a school assembly attended by students, staff...

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Maryland QB Malik Washington doesn't start vs. Wisconsin

Maryland quarterback Malik Washington did not start against Wisconsin as he continues to deal with a lower-body injury.

College Park, MD · 1d

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Free Christmas on the Farm Event Returns to December 5-6

The Friends of the Agricultural History Farm Park will host its annual Christmas on the Farm celebration on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, from noon to 5 p.m. each day at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. The family-friendly event will feature free cookies and cider, hayrides,...

Derwood, MD · 19h

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Popular Everything Is Free Yard Sale Adds New Locations

The popular Everything Is Free Yard Sale, a volunteer-run community event where residents give away unwanted items at no cost, is expanding across Montgomery County, with a new North Bethesda location launching in December. Organized by local resident and real estate professional Sheena Saydam, the monthly events bring neighbors together...

Montgomery County, MD · 4h

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MCPS Dates to Remember: Early Release Days, Thanksgiving and Winter Break

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have several early release days and scheduled school closures coming up over the next several weeks, including a five-day stretch surrounding Thanksgiving and an extended winter break. Here are the important dates for families to keep in mind through January 1, 2027:. November 2026.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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First Look at Thai Two Cents, Now Open in Gaithersburg

Thai Two Cents has begun its soft opening at 263 Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg’s Spectrum Town Center, taking over the former California Tortilla space, which closed in November 2024 after approximately a decade at the location. A first look video is available below. The new restaurant comes from part...

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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Instant Takeaways From UVA's Comeback Win at Maryland

It was raucous. It was near-defeaning, according to Apple Watches. And Virginia found a way to win. In the unfriendly confines of Maryland's Xfinity Center in C

College Park, MD · 1d

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A Maryland Bakery Serves New York Style Bagels With Homemade Cream Cheese in Unexpected Flavors

Caramelized onion cream cheese comes with black pepper and a hint of rosemary at this Maryland bagel shop. Strawberry, olive, raisin walnut, and roasted red pepper spreads make the choice even harder. And that’s before you’ve decided which bagel to order. The dough is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked...

Bethesda, MD · 1d

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WATCH: Maryland County Council Passes Bill Banning Immigration Officers from Holding Government Jobs

A county council in Maryland voted to pass a bill that bans immigration enforcement officials working under the Trump administration from being able to hold government jobs. The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Community Trust in County Employees Act, which prevents U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) employees from holding jobs in the “police department, libraries and fire and rescue,” according to Bethesda Today.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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A Maryland Pizza Chain Is Closing Its College Park Location Amid Rising Costs

A longtime favorite pizzeria, Potomac Pizza, announced the closure of its College Park location. After nearly a decade of service, the pizzeria will shut down in December due to rising operating costs. Potomac Pizza to Close College Park Location. Founded in 1978 by Adam B. Greenberg, Potomac Pizza is part...

College Park, MD · 2d