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7 Deadly Maryland Mountain Trip Mistakes to Catch Before It’s Too Late

Maryland’s western ridges and Catoctin trails are close enough to major population centers to feel familiar. That convenience can hide the preparation needed for rocky ground, exposed overlooks, and routes that continue well beyond the first viewpoint. These seven mistakes concern ordinary hiking decisions. Correcting them gives you a...

Maryland · 1d

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Ward 5 2026 Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveaway – Advance Reservation Required

From Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker. Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker is continuing his Annual Holiday Giveaway this year with a Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveway on November 18, 2026. Do you need groceries for Thanksgiving? Complete CM Parker’s 2026 Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway Reservation Form to reserve one bag (only 1 per household). Bring form of identification to pick up on November 18.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Floriana aims for January opening in Alexandria as D.C. location prepares to close

Italian restaurant Floriana will make its debut in Alexandria not long after closing its longtime D.C. location. The Italian restaurant is leasing space in the Atrium Building at 277 S. Washington Street, replacing a vacancy left by Virginia’s Darling and Mae’s Market. The new location is co-owned by Jamie Branda and Dino Tapper, son of restaurant founder Floriana Nestore.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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Spice 6 Reopens in DC Chinatown With Lower Prices and Free Drinks

Spice 6 welcomed diners back to its DC Chinatown location on Monday, November 9, with a remodeled dining room, an updated menu, and a renewed focus on Indian cuisine. The reopening marks a new chapter for the restaurant at 740 6th Street Northwest, which is now operating under new management.

Washington, DC · 1d

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The Week in Winners: Elkridge 7-Eleven sells $181,891 winning lottery ticket as Maryland payouts top $31 million

BALTIMORE, Md. — A convenience store in Elkridge sold a lottery ticket worth $181,891 last week, marking the state’s largest prize during a seven-day stretch that saw players claim more than $31.1 million in total winnings, Maryland Lottery officials announced on Monday. The winning World Championship Poker FAST PLAY ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven […]

Maryland · 2d

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$600,000 Construction Permit Issued for New Chipotle in Gaithersburg

Construction is moving forward on a new standalone Chipotle restaurant at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, with a building permit valued at $600,000 associated with the project. According to Maryland Newsletters, the permit covers construction of the shell building for the future Chipotle at 8950 N. Westland Drive...

Gaithersburg, MD · 2d

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Chopt Tenleytown soft opened today, Grand Opening Tomorrow (Wed., 11/11)

“Chopt Creative Salad Company will open its newest D.C. restaurant in Tenleytown at 4000 Wisconsin Avenue NW, on Wednesday, November 11. Rooted in its mission to make healthy eating exciting for all people, the opening marks Chopt’s eighth Washington, D.C. location and builds on nearly two decades in the District, where the brand first opened in 2007. There are 28 Chopt restaurants in the Greater DMV area. It also comes as Chopt celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Lidl expands Maryland presence with upcoming store on Belair Road

OVERLEA, Md. — Discount grocery chain Lidl is scheduled to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Maryland location on Belair Road next month, bringing its signature mix of low-cost private-label items and fresh European bakery goods to the Overlea area. The new store, located at 5950 Belair Road, occupies a 25,400-square-foot site that previously […]

Overlea, MD · 1d

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CityCenterDC Christmas tree lighting ceremony returns with singer JoJo

CityCenterDC's annual tree lighting celebration, featuring a performance by singer JoJo, is scheduled for Nov. 14.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Lyle Lovett And Hayes Carll Announce Together On Stage Tour 2027

Two Texas legends from different generations, Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll, are joining forces for their 2027 Together On Stage co-headlining tour. The run kicks off January 28 in Cleveland, MS, and wraps February 22 in Vienna, VA. On the announcement of the tour, Lyle Lovett says, “Hayes is one...

Vienna, VA · 1d

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Wegmans teams up with Maryland Food Bank

CBS News Baltimore is teaming up with Wegmans Food Markets and the Maryland Food Bank during our "Season of Giving Check Out Hunger" campaign.

Baltimore, MD · 8h

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Sports wagering contributes $13.7 million to state of Maryland during October

BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland’s sports wagering market had its fourth-best single-month performance in October 2026, generating $13,780,116 in contributions to the state. Through the first four months of Fiscal Year 2027, sports wagering has generated more than $38.3 million in state funds. Retail sports wagering operators contribute 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint […]

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Pilates chain opens Tysons studio, kicking off Va. expansion

A national Pilates chain is taking a run at establishing a Virginia presence, starting with the opening of a Tysons studio this weekend. Jetset Pilates will launch its first Virginia studio in The Boro at 1640 Boro Place, Suite 206, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14. Classes at 10 and 11 a.m. will be followed by a free party with music, “light bites” and giveaways from 1-3 p.m.

Tysons, VA · 1d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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12 Incredible Virginia Suburb Restaurants Worth The Drive For Serious Food Lovers

One of these restaurants sits inside an inn and stagecoach stop from the 1760s. People still eat dinner there by the fireplace, more than two centuries later. I love that detail more than I can explain. The surprises keep coming. A former sous chef from one of the most famous...

Virginia · 17h

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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 · 2d

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The Pulled Pork At This Hidden Gem BBQ Spot In Maryland Will Have You Licking Your Fingers

You know a restaurant is doing something right when the building itself looks like it’s trying to keep a secret. The Hideaway in Odenton, Maryland does exactly that, disguised as an ordinary gray house while quietly serving some of the best pulled pork in the state. Let’s start with...

Odenton, MD · 6d

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A Former Top Chef Contestant Brought New Life To A Historic Virginia Bank Building With A Popular Restaurant

A former bank building now serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the direction of a chef who competed on Top Chef. That’s a remarkable transformation for a historic property, especially when the restaurant focuses on approachable, thoughtfully prepared food. The Virginia establishment is led by chef Joy Crump and...

Fredericksburg, VA · 3d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 6d