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Large Black Bear Spotted Several Times This Week
A large bear has been spotted a few times this week on or near Big Woods Rd in Dickerson, west of Boyds and Germantown and north of Poolesville. Photo courtesy of @DMVentrepreneuer on instagram. There have been several bear sightings in Montgomery County this year, but they have slowed as most bears move west as we move into mid-summer.
$1,000,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Maryland Sheetz
A $1 million winning lottery scratch-off ticket was recently purchased at a Frederick, MD Sheetz. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:. “A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Bits & Bites: Howard County cheesesteaks break the internet, Natalie Portman dines out and Summer Restaurant Week begins
Cheesesteak & Co. opened to a steady stream of customers on its first day. A couple of days later, a food influencer with 100,000 followers stopped by. Then came the memes. Co-owner Phill Gharfeh is still trying to figure out how, exactly, his cheesesteak carryout in Elkridge became the subject of so much attention among Howard County foodies. He’s quick to dispel any notion, however, that the ...
The Best Burger in Maryland?
Many consider the Sunshine Burger from the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, MD (often referred to as Sunshine, between Olney and Damascus) the best burger in Maryland. The burger boasts a ½ pound of ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. However, part of the burger’s charm lies in the unique atmosphere of the General Store itself.
Word On The Street Is That The Big Belly Deli Serves The Best Sandwiches In Maryland
A restaurant’s reputation is everything when it comes to attracting new customers and fans. That’s certainly the case with the Big Belly Deli, which comes so highly recommended that it would be impossible to pass up the chance to visit. From the friendly, outgoing staff to the phenomenal sandwiches and low prices, there’s so much to love about this delightful local spot. Here’s more on why you should drop everything and head to the Big Belly Deli in Sykesville.
Oh deer! Montgomery County crews rescue fawn stuck in iron fence
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Crews from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) came to the aid of Montgomery County Animal Services after a fawn became trapped in an iron fence. MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said the animal was found on Gary Road in Potomac. The rescue...
SOLD OUT: New Restaurant Featuring Mission-Style Burritos Forced to Close Early After Selling Out
“SOLD OUT. We’re sorry but we did not anticipate the quantity of burritos y’all can throw down.” San Pancho Burritos, which recently opened at 7056 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, was forced to close early on Monday after selling out of burritos. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8am.
Homecoming for Hootie and The Blowfish As They Return For Two Local Concerts in August
Hootie and the Blowfish will be returning to the area with two local concerts in August. The first will be in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 3rd followed by a show in Bristol, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on August 17th. This is somewhat of a homecoming as half of the band, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
Hangry Joe’s Germantown Opens This Week
Hangry Joe’s at 19730 Germantown Rd in the Shops at Germantown shopping center is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 17. The restaurant will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration with the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce at 12pm. Hangry Joe’s is located on the strip next to the Safeway, in the...
GOOPCAT: Frederick’s unofficial street photographer
A town the size of Frederick inherently won’t have as many street photographers as a bigger city like Baltimore or D.C., but a few crop up at festivals — Alive@Five, In The Streets — and have become familiar faces to one another and to downtown residents and regulars. But there is perhaps only one street photographer in town who makes it his daily practice to walk around Frederick in search of ...
Montgomery County Council Cuts Red Tape for Restaurant Permits
This week, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved new executive regulations to reduce bureaucracy and expedite the approval process for restaurant permitting, which local restaurant owners often criticize due to bureaucratic delays. Officials claim that the new regulations, in conjunction with previous efforts to boost the number of restaurant inspectors,...
He Fell In Love With Making Pizza As Teenager, Now This Maryland Chef Is Living His Dream
What started as a passion project for Chef Edwin Garcia in Maryland landed him a coveted spot inside a Montgomery County food hall, and he's just getting started.El Jefe Wood Fired Pizza has a new home at the Solaire Social food hall in downtown Silver Spring after becoming a renowned mobile kitche…
168 Seasons Restaurant, Featuring Cuisine From Hong Kong, is Now Open in Rockville
168 Seasons Restaurant, featuring cuisine from Hong Kong, is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville (photos by @YaoFomo). The new restaurant has taken over the location that was previously home to Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot for approximately five years. Xi’An has been listed as “temporarily closed” on Google, but 168 Seasons signage recently went up and the restaurant held its soft opening last week.
Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Voice in Music, Dies at Age 81
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a writer, composer, educator, and civil rights activist, died at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of activism and music through her acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock. The post Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Voice in Music, Dies at Age 81 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
Matt About Town: Get up close and personal with bugs of the DC area, thanks to an award-winning photographer
A Gaithersburg, Maryland, photographer is making a name for himself by utilizing a lesser-known photo technique, which he mainly uses to capture bugs in his neighborhood. Meet Benjamin Salb, who has garnered an online following of hundreds of thousands using a method called “focus stacking.”. It’s something Salb said...
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