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A new Italian restaurant is preparing to open in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. Compari Trattoria is coming soon to 72 Market Street, taking over the space most recently occupied by Caspian House of Kabob. While details remain limited, the restaurant has indicated that it will offer “modern Italian dining.” The

A rainy Memorial Day weekend that canceled events and water park openings wasn’t enough to alleviate the drought plaguing Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia. Almost the entire state remains under a drought warning, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced today (Friday). The only exceptions are I

Montgomery County government reminded residents and Metro riders to prepare for major disruptions along the Red Line this summer as a two-month construction project will shut down service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights. From July 6 through Sept. 6, trains will not operate through a portion of Montgomery

The Richmond Highway corridor through Fairfax County is becoming more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, according to a group trying to improve safety. Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released an analysis this week showing 62 pedestrians and cyclists were killed or seriously injured along the Richmond

Montgomery County Police Department shared the following daily crime summary highlighting reported incidents from May 28, 2026. In the 2nd District, which covers Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Kensington, officers reported a residential burglary in the 1900 block of East West Highway. The incident occurred sometime between

There’s a certain magic that happens when a Virginia road trip leads you to a hidden?in?plain?sight burger haven that’s practically a pilgrimage for hungry travelers. Word spreads fast: this iconic spot serves a towering, juicy burger that’s become the stuff of legend, and fans are more than willing to burn a full tank

When Marvel fans think of The Punisher, two actors immediately come to mind… Thomas Jane and Jon Bernthal. What many people may not realize is that both actors are Montgomery County natives. Long before The Punisher became a fixture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thomas Jane brought Frank Castle...

The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced that its free state-approved boating safety course has been approved in 15 additional states, giving more recreational boaters access to essential education on safe and legal operation of boats. The course will cover important rules regarding navigation

A 60-year-old Sterling man has died after being involved in a four-vehicle crash in Sterling on May 27. The crash happened in the intersection of Nokes Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard in Sterling around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Loudoun County Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Office units arrived to find the man lying in the road

In the last few months, Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings, but a handful have stood out by generating especially strong reactions from readers. Whether it was lines stretching down the block, thousands of social media interactions, or overwhelming interest on our website, these restaurant