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Silver Spring, MD

Kristen Walters

A national retail store chain with hundreds of stores throughout the country recently announced that it would be closing most of its store locations in Maryland. Many of these stores are currently running "closing sales" to liquidate inventory. Read on to learn more.

National discount retailer closing most Maryland store locations

Loudoun County, VA

Ashburn, VA

A new restaurant and bar called the Potomac Taphouse is in the works for the area — and it’s taking over the space vacated by a popular Vietnamese restaurant. We’re talking about the former Saigon Outcast spot in the University Commerce Center off George Washington Boulevard in Ashburn.

Potomac Taphouse restaurant and bar headed to Loudoun

Baltimore, MD

Woodbridge, VA

Defending Class 6 state champion Freedom-Woodbridge will host DeMatha (MD) in a regular-season matchup Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. The game will be shown via livestream on the Flo Network. There is also a possibility ESPN-3 will broadcast the game as well, Freedom head coach Darryl Overton said. The two...

Defending Class 6 state football champ Freedom-Woodbridge to host DeMatha Sept. 8

Alabama State

College Park, MD

FanSided

Looking down the line, Maryland freshman Noah Batchelor’s development is key for building on Kevin Willard’s first season. Maryland Basketball was one of the bigger surprises of the 2022-23 college basketball season under first-year head coach Kevin Willard. The Terrapins, projected by many to be an afterthought in the Big Ten, were actually quite competitive. Finishing with a respectable 22-13 record and 11-9 mark in conference play, Maryland reached the Round of 32 in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Maryland Basketball: Noah Batchelor’s development key for future

Chantilly, VA

P. Wesley “Wes” Foster, who co-founded real estate empire Long & Foster Real Estate, has died. He was 89. Long & Foster gave no cause of death. Foster and then-partner Henry Long started Long & Foster in 1968 as a small residential real estate brokerage. A coin toss decided whose name would go first in naming the company.

Long & Foster co-founder Wes Foster dies

After a breakout season during which he earned second-team all-Big Ten honors and led Maryland to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Jahmir Young could have the option to return for an extra season thanks to an NCAA waiver. If coach Kevin Willard wants him back and the situation feels right, the 6-1 guard, who led Maryland in scoring at 15.8 points per game, could be a Terp again next year, giving a big boost to the program's chances of returning to the tourney.

Maryland Basketball: Jahmir Young sheds light on big impending decision

Maryland has its first transfer portal entry of the offseason. Guard Ike Cornish is entering the portal, a source confirmed to InsideMDSports. Cornish's announcement is expected shortly. Cornish, a 6-foot-6 freshman from Baltimore, played sparingly this season, averaging 4.9 minutes and 1.7 points in 21 appearances and making 10 of...

Maryland Basketball: Terps see first outgoing transfer of the offseason

Virginia State

The stage is being set in western Tysons for a battle royale between Nashville-style hot chicken chains. Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken, a rapidly expanding brand that started in the Richmond area, plans to open a new restaurant in Tysons Square (8359-A Leesburg Pike) — next door to Pike 7 Plaza, where a Dave’s Hot Chicken is expected to launch this year.

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken is cooking up a Tysons restaurant

Many Loudoun County residents are familiar with EatLoco — the organization behind two of the area’s most popular farmers markets. Now, they are getting ready to launch their third market at an up-and-coming retail and residential center in Ashburn. EatLoco will launch a new farmers market at Loudoun...

New farmer’s market debuting this weekend at Loudoun Station

Leesburg, VA

Five Guys — the fast-casual hamburger chain — has got a new Loudoun County location in the works. The latest store for the brand will be in Leesburg in an area popping with similar chain restaurants. The Burn has learned that Five Guys is taking the space next...

Five Guys planning another Loudoun County location

Pennsylvania State

Joe Mertens

Disclaimer:The following information is updated for 2023. It is for educational purposes. Spending some time at your local flea market can be a great way to spend your day. From the great deals you can get and all of the cool items you can find, there's something to find there for everyone.

This Huge Flea Market in Maryland is a Must-Visit

California State

Glen Burnie, MD

MARYLAND - With a deep-rooted love for all things Mexican, Maryland is no stranger to its foodie claims of having some of the best Mexican fares in the region. From the iconic tequila shots and baskets of chips to the rich history of Tex-Mex, there is no shortage of fantastic Mexican restaurants in Charm City. While Maryland isn't known for its smoky, spicy flavors, it is bursting with fantastic Mexican eateries.

8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Maryland

Lexington, VA

Quick retail roundup of some new businesses at local shopping centers or other locations around the area:. The new Salon Lofts at the Village Leesburg has officially opened its doors. The 5,700 s.f. space is near the CMX movie theater and features individual suites that hair stylists and other beauty professionals can rent to set up their own mini-salons.

Retail Roundup: New salon, new clothing store, new decorating center

Alexandria, VA

The 1.1 million-square-foot Inova at Landmark project got unanimous approval by the Alexandria City Council on Saturday, giving the hospital system the green light to build the future home of Alexandria Hospital. Inova wants to start construction on the former Landmark Mall site in 2024 and have the four-building hospital...

Inova at Landmark project unanimously approved by Alexandria City Council

Gaithersburg, MD

Macy’s will close its doors permanently today, Sunday, March 19 at 6pm. The department store is one of a handful of stores that are open in Lakeforest Mall as the mall prepares to close permanently at the end of this month to allow for planned redevelopment of the area (a few photos accessible below). The Planning Commission gave a recommendation of approval on March 1, 2023. The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council will have a Policy Discussion April 17, 2023, where a final decision is expected to be made. No public testimony will be taken on April 17.

End of an Era: Macy’s Closes Permanently Today in Lakeforest Mall

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better. If you’re going to enjoy a lifelong hobby, you can’t beat the benefits of playing a musical instrument. In addition to bringing joy to yourself and any listeners you might have, you’re doing great things for your brain.

Aging Well: Playing music is a major key to brain health

Benedict, MD

BENEDICT, Md. – Benedict, Maryland may soon be undergoing redevelopment. According to Charles County Economic Development Department “Because of its strong historical themes, regional location, and abundant waterfront, in 2012, Charles County completed the Benedict Waterfront Village Revitalization Plan, a community-based vision for the future of Benedict that includes improved water access and amenities, infill, redevelopment opportunities, and planned sewer service improvements.”

Redevelopment Of Benedict Maryland Opposed By Benedict Heritage Preservation Society

New York City, NY

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Travelers can get tickets between $5 and $20 if they travel between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., officials say.

Amtrak offers exceptionally low fares for train riders going to New York City, Washington D.C.

Mclean, VA

(Updated at 11:55 a.m.) A group of McLean residents opposed to the extension of the I-495 toll lanes past their neighborhoods have turned to the courts in a bid to halt the project, now in its second year of construction. The Northern Virginia (NOVA) Citizens Association filed a lawsuit with...

McLean residents sue to stop I-495 widening over environmental impacts

Dale City, VA

A Prince William County jury on Wednesday convicted a D.C. man in the robbery of a casino winner who was followed from MGM National Harbor to his Dale City home in December 2019. Daquan Artis Tinker was convicted of attempted aggravated murder, robbery, and malicious wounding of two victims in...

D.C. man convicted in robbery, shooting of MGM casino winner in Dale City

Burtonsville, MD

Daily Voice

New details have emerged as members of the United States Park Police continue to investigate the triple-fatal Rock Creek Parkway crash this week in Northwest DC. Shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, officers responded to a reported crash on the parkway near P Street NW when a Honda sedan crashed head-on into a Lexus SUV in a violent crash.

Park Police ID Arlington Men Killed In Rock Creek Parkway Crash

Washington, DC

Prince George's County, MD

Temple Hills, MD

DC News Now

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Prince George’s County police arrested a man who is accused of shooting and killing a skating rink security guard in February. Police said Thursday that officers took 27-year-old Omar Delonte Smith of Washington, D.C. into custody in Richmond where he was awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County. […]

Man arrested in deadly shooting of skating rink security guard in Temple Hills

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Capital One set to open new baseball stadium in Tysons this month

Just one day after Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, Capital One will kick off the inaugural season of its newly built baseball stadium in Tysons. Capital...

Capital One set to open new baseball stadium in Tysons this month

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