The “Best Burger in the DMV” To Open Its First Restaurant This Spring
In 2023, The Washington Post ranked Steeze Burger as the number 1 burger in the DMV (DC Metro Area). Founded by Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, Steeze Burger launched as a pop-up in 2022 after Karametos spent nearly a year sampling more than 150 burgers as part of his research. Soon, Steeze Burger will open...
Maryland contractor who allegedly leaked information to Washington Post reporter appears in court
A Maryland contractors who's accused of leaking documents to a Washington Post reporter appeared in court Thursday.
Sign installed at new Curry Pizza House in Loudoun
The sign has gone up over the entranceway at the upcoming Curry Pizza House in Loudoun County – as construction continues to progress inside the space. As regular readers know, Curry Pizza House is opening at the Loudoun Station center off Shellhorn Road. It will be in a new space near the Starbucks coffee shop that...
One Man, 36 Cheesesteaks: Ranking Northern Virginia’s Best
Something we love to do in Northern Virginia is talk about what is the best, or worst, in a certain category, usually food. Best pizza, best bagels, it’s all a hot topic here. With so many transplants in the area, there are plenty of people with opinions about what’s better ‘back home.’ Ashburn resident Chris Fleming...
One Person Injured, One Dog Dead After House Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Holly View Court in Olney on Friday afternoon, where flames were reported on the exterior of a home with extension into the interior. According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, the call was dispatched at approximately 2:24 p.m....
EXCLUSIVE: Loudoun Co. Sheriff Mike Chapman on pedestrian safety, working with ICE
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is sharing his strategy to address pedestrian safety after back to back pedestrian involved incidents including fatalities have shocked the community. Chapman is also discussing the department’s relationship with ICE.
Char’d opening in Rockville
Is expanding to Montgomery County with a new location planned for 11881 Grand Park Avenue at Pike & Rose. It has a lot in common with the previous tenant of that space, BurgerFi. Char'd is a fast-casual burger chain, albeit one that is local in origin as a food truck, and orders are placed at electronic kiosks. The...
Fresh Baguette to Open Germantown Cafe, Offering Free Croissants for a Year for First...
Fresh Baguette is opening a new bakery cafe next to its production facility at 19548 Amaranth Drive, off Middlebrook Road, in Germantown. According to the Fresh Baguette, the Germantown location is scheduled to open on Wednesday, January 28, with a grand opening celebration featuring free baguettes for all guests,...
Home Depot shutters Design Center in Maryland
According to a WARN notice filed with the state of Maryland, The Home Depot Design Center in Rockville has closed. On the notice, the reason listed is "Plant Closure," and "Layoff Date" is March 14, 2026. The fate of its other design centers is unclear. A Design Center in San...
Baby Girl Delivered on Highway, Twin Born Minutes Later at Hospital
A memorable start to Friday unfolded on Interstate 270 in Rockville when first responders helped welcome a baby girl into the world on the Falls Road exit ramp. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), crews were dispatched around 7am after receiving a report of a birth in progress. Responders...

















