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Sep 16, 2022

A Montgomery County Official Kept An Incredibly Well-Stocked Office Bar. We Made Him A Cocktail Menu

Until recently, the chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board apparently served up regular happy hours from a bar in his office. Here’s what we imagine he served.

May 26, 2022

Maryland Launches Digital Version Of Driver’s License On iPhone

The service will mainly be used at BWI airport TSA security lanes, but eventually, businesses and law enforcement will accept the digital ID, Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration says.

Dec 16, 2021

First Look: Greek Restaurant Melina From Cava Founders Opens In North Bethesda

The new stand-alone venture offers a more refined, boundary-pushing vision of Greek cuisine.

Dec 14, 2021

[Insert Metaphor Here]: The Two Escaped Zebras In Prince George’s Are Back In Captivity

They bolted from an Upper Marlboro property in late August. They’ve returned to the property of their owner, who was charged with animal cruelty.

Nov 30, 2021

Montgomery County Could Send Relief To Small Businesses Harmed By Protracted Purple Line Construction

Business owners along the Purple Line say the delayed construction project has hurt sales.

Oct 13, 2021

First Look: Silver Spring’s Zinnia Blooms Into A Beer Garden, Café, And Fine-Dining Restaurant

Mrs. K’s Toll House has transformed into this multi-concept space with tons of outdoor seating.

Sep 28, 2021

Could The Escaped Zebras Survive Roaming Around Prince George’s County Forever?

It depends on a slew of variables, but it is possible!

May 28, 2020

Hard-Hit Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties Will Begin Reopening On Monday

Additional business, retail, and religious activities will be permitted to resume in both counties on June 1.

May 08, 2020

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Rebuilds Part Of Ellicott City In A New TV Special

Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith are also involved.

Mar 05, 2020

Woman-Owned Record Shop Sonidos! Wants To Build An Inclusive Corner In The Region’s Vinyl Scene

The tiny Beltsville, Md., shop carries an expansive array of genres — including “oddball stuff.”

 
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