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An All-Day Breakfast Stop On Route 40: Mountain View Diner In Frederick

Some road trips need a pit stop that serves eggs at three in the afternoon without blinking. On the west side of Frederick, Maryland, a busy stretch of Route 40 hides exactly that kind of place. It has a retro dining room, a menu thick enough to double as a...

Frederick, MD · 5d
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Ritchie Museum expands with new research facility

FORT RITCHIE, Md. — The Ritchie History Museum is expanding its presence at historic Fort Ritchie by adding another facility to their organization. A new research center located right next to the museum is being renovated in preparation for a potential spring opening. The research center will be in...

Fort Ritchie, WA · 3d
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Berkeley Springs Water Flows From the Ground at 74.3 Degrees. Here’s How to Soak in It for Under $40

The springs in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, flow from the ground at a steady 74.3...

Berkeley Springs, WV · 3d

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Local taps pour on the weekend fun

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a winery across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 5-8. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 5: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6: 4-10 p.m.

Franklin County, PA · 2d
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Shoppers Line Up At This Mennonite-Run West Virginia Butcher Shop Where Hand-Cut Steaks Still Come At Fair Prices

A small sign at this butcher shop asks shoppers to cover their shoulders and wear bottoms that reach the knees. Then you take a number and wait your turn for fresh, hand-cut meat in West Virginia. The shop is run by Mennonites, and the counter often stays busy. Some shoppers...

Martinsburg, WV · 3d

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Wonder plans spring 2027 opening in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wonder, a food hall concept that allows customers to combine dishes from multiple restaurant menus in one order, plans to open a Franklin County location in spring 2027. The restaurant is planned for 520 Gateway Ave. in the North Chambersburg Village Center. Wonder officials confirmed the...

Franklin County, PA · 4d

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Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 Has Been Named by Tasting Table

Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg has been named Maryland’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, adding another national honor to a growing list of accolades for the Montgomery County dining destination. A video of the experience can be seen below. The recognition comes...

Clarksburg, MD · 9h

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Six Maryland Bakeries Still Making Baked Goods The Same Way Grandma Did

Some bakeries chase trends, and some just keep making the pies, donuts, and cakes people have trusted for decades. Maryland has a solid lineup of the second kind, from Baltimore neighborhood counters to orchard markets near the mountains. These six spots stick to handmade baking, familiar recipes, and the kind...

Jefferson, MD · 3d

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313-Pound Black Bear Among 89 Harvested During Maryland’s Annual Hunt

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2026 harvest was consistent with the 5-year average of 95 bears. The 2026 harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female...

Maryland · 3d

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8 Maryland Bookstores So Packed With Cheap Books, You’ll Lose Track Of Time

Want to find amazing bookstores in Maryland that won’t empty your wallet?. These 8 bookstores offer shelves packed with cheap books and hidden treasures waiting to be found!. 1. Wonder Book & Video (Frederick) Some places just have a way of pulling you in and not letting go. Wonder...

Maryland · 10d

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Frederick Dad Pays $2,600 for Swing Set, Gets an Envelope Instead

Daniel McAfee spent nearly $2,600 on a new swing set for his five children in Frederick, Maryland, after a storm damaged their old one. Instead of a backyard playset, he says what showed up was a small moisture-absorbing bag tucked inside an envelope. McAfee had found the Gorilla Playsets Treasure...

Frederick, MD · 1d

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The Fried Cod At This Roadside Maryland Seafood Market Is So Fresh, Locals Call It The Best Around

Some of the best fish in Frederick County does not come from a fancy dining room with cloth napkins. It comes from a modest roadside shop along an old highway in New Market, Maryland, where the fried cod has built a loyal following all on its own. Folks who stop...

New Market, MD · 1d

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45th Annual Valley Craft Network Tour

Step Into the Craft: Celebrate 45 Years of Artistry along the Valley Craft Network Studio Tour!. (HOT TIP: Go directly to the VCN Website for all details!) Looking for the ultimate autumnal weekend getaway? Get ready to hit the scenic backroads of Southeastern Washington County and Western Frederick County, Maryland, because the Valley Craft Network Studio Tour is turning 45, and the 2026 celebration is going to be one for the books!

Frederick County, MD · 2d

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Frederick County cat tests positive for rabies: Health officials

Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) officials said a stray cat found in Woodsboro has tested positive for rabies on Friday.

Frederick County, MD · 1d

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Adams County SPCA takes in 50 chinchillas rescued from Ohio breeding facility

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fifty chinchillas were transferred to the Adams County SPCA after they were rescued from a breeding facility in Ohio last month. The chinchillas came from a facility in Janera, Ohio, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The owner was forced to surrender nearly 1,100 chinchillas who were living in "deeply troubling conditions."

Adams County, PA · 20h

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 1d

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New fried chicken restaurant opens in Chantilly

A new Korean fried chicken restaurant has started its soft opening in Chantilly. We’re talking about BHC Chicken. The Burn first told readers about BHC’s plans to expand in NoVa last month. The brand has roughly 10 locations around the U.S. including one that recently opened in Arlington....

Chantilly, VA · 2d

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Fill An Entire Shopping Cart For Just $35 At This Massive Discount Store In Virginia

Shopping in Northern Virginia is not typically an activity associated with the phrase “I can’t believe how little I spent.”. Black Friday Outlet in Manassas, Virginia is working hard to change that, one cart at a time. The concept behind this store is so straightforward and so effective...

Manassas, VA · 2d

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7 Mid-Atlantic Towns That Go All Out for Christmas

The best Christmas towns in the Mid-Atlantic turn their main streets into holiday destinations, with tree lightings, parades, markets, house tours and a lot of twinkle. We picked seven in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, chosen for holiday atmosphere, distinctive seasonal programming and how well they work for a day trip or weekend. Published 2026 dates are checked against official event and tourism websites.

New Jersey · 2d