Earlier this month, we reported that the Big Lots at 20926 Frederick Rd in the Milestone Shopping Center, Germantown, will be permanently closing. The store recently began its closing sale and is now offering discounts of up to 25% on select items, according to a representative (5%-25% overall, depending on the items). The discounts are expected to increase as the store approaches its anticipated closure, likely right after Christmas. A specific date is not yet available.

Maryland hunters harvested 125 black bears during a six-day season that concluded Saturday. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the harvest tally was higher than the five-year average of 104 bears. Gender breakdown: 73 female and 52 male black bears. The state’s 21st annual hunt was conducted in...

A Quince Orchard High School senior has created “6th Fear Haunted Trail: Out of this World,” a free haunted trail in North Potomac that runs Halloween night and the following two evenings. Visitors can enjoy a free, alien-themed experience while supporting a donation drive for Manna Food Bank with non-perishable items.

WCHS recently had an amazing performance by Boms, a group of senior boys who are taught dances by the Poms team. The event, held in WCHS’ stadium during the homecoming pep rally, brought together students and staff to enjoy this performance. “I did Boms because I wanted to do...

West Virginia is home to the oldest ghost tour in the country, and it's available all year long.

This story appears in the January/February issue of Bethesda Magazine. They hailed from as far as Texas, Ontario, Connecticut and New Jersey. And on a drizzly Saturday in October, 30 devotees of The Blair Witch Project hopped onto a rented bus in Germantown to explore locations in Montgomery and Frederick counties where the pathbreaking Hollywood horror blockbuster was filmed.

The Germantown Flea Market returns Saturday, November 2, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. Additional details below courtesy of the Germantown Historical Society:. Find hidden treasures at the largest Flea Market in Montgomery County! The Germantown...

I’m sipping on an aptly named Mountain View Martini of gin, grapefruit juice and sparkling wine as streaks of pink, lavender and orange fill the summer sunset sky over Sugarloaf Mountain. The scenery is on full view through the large picture windows of the Comus Inn’s dining room. Below, on the restaurant’s lower level, people are hanging out at the Vanish Farmwoods Brewery craft beer garden listening to a band that’s finishing its last set. Kids are running around on a vast expanse of lawn while my husband and I savor a pot of plump Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with vermouth, cream, shallots and tarragon. This entree, from the Inn’s American-meets-French-meets-gastropub menu, served with French fries and Dijon mustard-laced mayo, is perfect for sharing as an appetizer.

The Blair Witch Project, a horror film classic shot in Maryland, is being celebrated 25 years after its release, with fans flocking to the rural setting where it was filmed.

For the last few years Urbana has seen multiple new fast food restaurants popping up left and right. Within these restaurants an international competition of creating the best chicken sandwich has exploded. The most popular chicken sandwiches are sold at: McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, Popeyes, Burger King, and KFC. Several of...

There’s no timeline at this point on when Red Shedman Farm Brewery and Hop Yard will reopen. The Mt. Airy, Maryland, brewery, run by the same family who operates Berrywine Plantation/Linganore Winecellars, has been out of commission for a little more than a month since burning to the ground in an early morning fire.

“Hocus Pocus” has enchanted audiences as a Halloween classic for decades, but did you know there’s a fascinating connection to Montgomery County (MoCo) in the beloved 1993 film?. While it’s not as grand as the Sanderson sisters graduating from a local high school, it’s certainly a delightful tidbit...

Courtesy Photo. Marie Riccio and Lucy Fiedler are featured at TAG/The Artists Gallery’s in November. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. TAG/The Artists Gallery honors Luc Fiedler and Marie Riccio as the featured artists for November. Sculptor Luc Fiedler’s exhibit, X-ing A Paragrab, draws...

The Dracula Experience transforms Dodona Manor into a spine-chilling, immersive journey where audiences become part of the legendary vampire’s tale. The Dracula Experience, Loudoun County’s newest Halloween attraction, brings thrills to George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor in Leesburg until November 3. This outdoor production takes the classic...

Lottery prizes last week totaled more than $30.6 million, with 27 tickets worth $10,000 or more. Maryland Lottery scratch-off players in Annapolis, Gaithersburg, Lanham and Oxon Hill all claimed prizes ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 in the past week — the Lottery’s four biggest wins of the past seven days.

From lattes and cocktails to cookies and pizza, Montgomery County bakeries and restaurants are offering a variety of Halloween-themed treats and drinks to celebrate the holiday. Here are six places to find spooky snacks and drinks:. What to sip. Spooky lattes at Ceremony Coffee Roasters. The downtown Bethesda coffee shop...

One of the area’s longest gestating restaurant projects seems to be finally making progress. We’re talking about the Oseyo Korean BBQ restaurant coming to Lansdowne in Loudoun County. The Burn first reported on the planned Asian eatery in March 2023. A year later, construction finally got underway. Oseyo...

Montgomery Parks is partnering with the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation to provide free admission to the Josiah Henson Museum and Park during the celebration of Maryland Emancipation Day. That event on Saturday, November 2, 2024, will mark the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved people, mandated by the Maryland State Constitution.

This holiday season, Macaroni KID Takoma Park-Silver Spring and Macaroni KID Bethesda-Chevy Chase-Potomac will be running a 12 Days of Giveaways promotion highlighting local businesses in our newsletter zip codes (see below for our distribution areas). We're inviting small businesses to be a part of this opportunity to reach thousands of local families in lower Montgomery County.

The Long Branch 5K Fun Run, a family-friendly community event, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 8 a.m., starting at Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park. Runners, walkers, and virtual participants are invited to join, with proceeds supporting local initiatives. The route winds through Long Branch Trail and Sligo Creek...