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Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025
Bethesda Bagels To Open Sixth DMV Store With New Location Opening In 2025 A popular breakfast spot with several locations across the DMV is expanding its footprint in the region with a new location in Maryland. Bethesda Bagels announced that it will bee opening a new eatery at Cabin John Village in Potomac, markings its sixth store in the area. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bethesda Bagels (@bethesdabagels) Known for New York-style fare, Bethesda Bagels has been a fixture in the region since opening in 1982 before rapidly expanding its operations, now with other locations in Bethesda, one in Roc…
Maryland's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Maryland's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé
Maryland's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Joan Vassos is off the market. The 61-year-old school administrator, widow, and proud grandmother from Rockville, MD got engaged on the thrilling season finale of "The Golden Bachelorette," which aired Wednesday evening, Nov. 13. Joan lost her husband to cancer after 32 years of marriage. Joan, who made history as ABC's first-ever senior Bachelorette, captured hearts across the nation with her warmth, wisdom, and willingness to take a second chance on love.  Audiences watched her journey unfold, and in a moment that fans won’t soon forget, she said “yes” to her final rose pick in a he…
Here's Who Rank As The Richest Maryland Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report Here's Who Rank As The Richest Maryland Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report
Here's Who Rank As The Richest Maryland Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report Former and current sports team owners are among the richest in Maryland, though everyone is still chasing the renowned Lerner family, according to Forbes' most recent ranking of the richest people in America. With an estimated net worth of $5.8 billion, 94-year-old Annette Lerner and her family, which owns the Washington Nationals, as well as Lerner Enterprises in Rockville, are the most wealthy in Maryland, the new report states, though they are being rapidly approached by other moguls in Maryland. According to the report, "Lerner Enterprises is among the largest owners of real estate in t…
Mechanic Parlays $65 Lottery Win Into $250K Jackpot On Scratcher Sold At Maryland Gas Station Mechanic Parlays $65 Lottery Win Into $250K Jackpot On Scratcher Sold At Maryland Gas Station
Mechanic Parlays $65 Lottery Win Into $250K Jackpot On Scratcher Sold At Maryland Gas Station A Maryland man turned four $10 scratchers into a six-figure windfall after trying his luck playing various Lottery games. The mechanic from Prince George's County known to play Lottery scratch-offs is thanking Lady Luck after he parlayed a $65 win on two tickets into a $250,000 jackpot.  According to Lottery officials, the Bowie man was heading to work when he made a pitstop to pick up four different $10 scratch-off tickets, which landed him a $50 win on one and $15 on another. Rather than cash in the winning tickets, he instead put his car in drive, drove another mile, he mused, and …
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back A former Maryland resident who made the difficult decision to put her puppy down due to unrelenting health conditions has learned that he is healthy and still alive — and she won't be getting him back. Kristie Pereira, 32, who recently moved to San Antonio, TX from of Laurel, MD, adopted Amos Hart from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation in Falls Church, VA in December 2022. She renamed him Beau, and Pereira says the two were "happy as can be." That is, up until February 2023, when Pereira noticed Beau was exhibiting strange behavior.  "He'd be pacing around and at times I'd lo…
'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series 'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series
'Golden Bachelorette:' Maryland School Admin Named Leading Lady Of Popular Dating Series Joan Vassos: Golden Bachelorette. A 61-year-old school administrator and grandmother from Maryland has been named the first-ever leading lady of ABC's senior "Bachelor" franchise. Vassos, of Rockville, left Gerry Turner's season of "The Golden Bachelor" just after a one-on-one date. She had gotten a call from her daughter, who had given birth in a complicated C-section 15 days before she left for the show. Since then, Vassos has remained friendly with the rest of the cast and her fanbase. According to her LinkedIn page, Vassos works in alumni relations and annual giving at the Landon Scho…
Teen Penned 129-Page Manifesto Planning To Carry Out Maryland School Shooting: Police Teen Penned 129-Page Manifesto Planning To Carry Out Maryland School Shooting: Police
Teen Penned 129-Page Manifesto Planning To Carry Out Maryland School Shooting: Police An 18-year-old high school student who reportedly had plans to commit a school shooting in Montgomery County has been arrested, according to police. Rockville resident Andrea Ye, whose preferred name is Alex Ye, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17 following an extensive investigation after the FBI notified Montgomery County Public Schools about a 129-page "manifesto" authored by the teen. Police say that in the document, Ye wrote about committing a school shooting and strategized about how to best carry out the act. The student also contemplated targeting an elementary school, stating that …
Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Giant Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Giant
Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Maryland Giant Check your tickets!  A lucky Lottery player won a five-figure prize after hitting big on a "Bonus Match 5" ticket that was sold at a busy grocery store in Montgomery County. The winning numbers for the drawing on Thursday, March 28 were 18-28-29-33-34 with a 'Bonus Ball' of 24. It was sold at Giant in the 600 block of Hungerford Drive in Rockville and remained unclaimed a day later. The grocery store will also receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the top-prize winning ticket. "Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket and put it in a safe place," t…
Maryland Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking Maryland Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking
Maryland Eatery Is Highest-Rated Independent Restaurant For Pizza In US: New Ranking Looking for the perfect place to pig out on your next pie, pizza connoisseurs? You’re in luck —OnDeck ranked one Maryland eatery above the rest in a new list of the best independent restaurants for pizza in the US. But there’s a catch — you won’t even find pizza on the menu…technically speaking. How is this possible? Z&Z Manoushe Bakers on Nelson Street in Rockville has become iconic for its legendary, mouthwatering manoushe, a type of Middle Eastern street food with a soft, crispy handmade crust. View this post on Instagram A post s…
Popular Maryland Eatery Reopens After 'Exciting' TV Food Competition Popular Maryland Eatery Reopens After 'Exciting' TV Food Competition
Popular Maryland Eatery Reopens After 'Exciting' TV Food Competition Bao Bei is back in business. The beloved Rockville ghost kitchen serving some of the region's best Taiwanese street food has opened up its doors following a brief reprieve to take part on a realty TV food competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bao Bei 🐽 (@baobei.kh) In January, the Montgomery County eatery temporarily turned off the gas and shut down in exchange for a showcase in what the owners described as "a very exciting food competition."  Details about the TV gig remain elusive, as the owners were unable to disc…
These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States
These Maryland Cities Among Most Culturally Diverse In The US, New Study States Several Maryland cities were ranked among the US’s most culturally diverse in a new study by personal finance company WalletHub. The study breaks down the cultural diversity of more than 500 cities using key indicators like ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity, and birthplace diversity, according to 2024 US Census Bureau data. WalletHub ranked the top five ethnically diverse cities as: 1. Gaithersburg, MD 2. Jersey City, NJ 3. Germantown, MD 4. Silver Spring, MD 5. Kent, WA Rockville, MD ranked at no. 8 on the list, as well. According to the study, Gaithersburg was chosen la…
Police ID Man Who Stole Maryland State Highway Tow Truck, Rammed 13 Vehicles During Pursuit Police ID Man Who Stole Maryland State Highway Tow Truck, Rammed 13 Vehicles During Pursuit
Police ID Man Who Stole Maryland State Highway Tow Truck, Rammed 13 Vehicles During Pursuit A 27-year-old man is behind bars after taking state police on a wild pursuit in a stolen Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration vehicle through Prince George's and Montgomery counties.  Laurel resident Flavio Cesar Lanuza is accused of striking more than a dozen vehicles late on Friday afternoon during a lengthy police pursuit that started shortly before 5 p.m. when troopers responded to a hit-and-run crash that was reported at the inner loop of I-495 near the Greenbelt Metro Station. .@mdsp arrested a man suspected of stealing a @MDSHA vehicle and l…
Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia
Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia A Maryland man who tried his luck picking up a Powerball ticket in Virginia is feeling lucky after cashing in on a six-figure prize. Teerawat Akkarach says he only plays Lottery games about once a month, but he couldn't resist purchasing a Powerball ticket last month as the jackpot was swelling.  The Rockville resident crossed over state lines into Virginia, where he headed to Sheetz on Yardley Ridge Road in Sterling to buy some Powerball tickets for the drawing on Monday, Jan. 8, though he took his time checking his numbers.  Akkarach said that he scanned a few tickets on the Vi…
'Scratch-Off Girl' Wins $50K Playing Powerball On Ticket Sold At Maryland Safeway 'Scratch-Off Girl' Wins $50K Playing Powerball On Ticket Sold At Maryland Safeway
'Scratch-Off Girl' Wins $50K Playing Powerball On Ticket Sold At Maryland Safeway The winner of a $50,000 Powerball ticket purchased at a Rockville Safeway is a self-described “scratch-off girl,” typically going for $1 and $5 tickets. But with the Powerball topping $600 million around the holidays, the recent health sciences grad took her chances on Christmas Day — and it paid off to the tune of $50,000. Her short-term plans? Not so fun. “I’m going to put it in savings,” she told lottery officials. Her long-term plans? Much more fun. The winner said she’ll eventually use her winnings to apply to medical schools and concentrate in pediatric medicine. The Montgome…
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region The first big snow and ice threat of the season is heading toward the DMV, forecasters are cautioning. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to come from the south beginning on Saturday morning throughout the region, with some areas along the I-95 corridor expected to see several inches accumulating. Freezing rain is also expected with this system. https://t.co/jPdkwY9voh pic.twitter.com/MPSxeYddDt — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 4, 2024 The storm is expected to peak late on Saturday afternoon before trailing off at som point on Sunday, Jan. 7.&…
Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey
Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey A small earthquake was reported in Maryland early on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, officials confirmed. The 2.3-magnitude quake struck about 3 km west of Rockville around 12:50 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. An interactive map shows the quake's epicenter between Lakewood Country Club and Lakewood Elementary School, and could be felt throughout the region. It traveled 47.2 km in just .48 seconds with a depth of 15.3 km. While the quake was reportedly felt by more than 1,600 people, no injuries or damages occurred, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson …
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS) Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS)
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (Videos) It was a day of celebration for the Montgomery County police family as they escorted Sgt. Patrick Kepp out of the hospital weeks after he was severely injured in a crash on I-270 in late October. Kepp received a proper hero's welcome on Thursday as he was discharged from the UMD Medical Center Shock Trauma Center and was escorted by a decorated motorcade to Walter Reed Medical Center in Virginia. Today is a day of celebration!Sgt. Pat Kepp has been discharged from the UMD Medical Center, Shock Trauma. Surrounded by family, friends, brothers&sisters in Blue and an amazing medical team…
Maryland's Omer Balva Killed By Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missile While Serving In IDF Maryland's Omer Balva Killed By Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missile While Serving In IDF
Maryland's Omer Balva Killed By Hezbollah Anti-Tank Missile While Serving In IDF A Maryland native died while serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, those who knew him said. Omer Balva, 22, of Rockville, died on Friday, Oct. 20, by an antitank missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon, the IDF confirmed. Balva, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was a commander in the 9203rd Battalion of the Alexandroni Brigade, from Herzliya. It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Staff Sgt. (res.) Omer Balva, 22, a brave commander in the 9203rd... Posted by Alexander Muss High School in Israel on Saturday, October 21, 2023 View this post on Instagra…
Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 Crash: Chief Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 Crash: Chief
Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 Crash: Chief The Montgomery County Police sergeant who was run down by a reckless driver well known to the department has lost the use of both of his legs. Sgt. Patrick Kepp is hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon after 19-year-old Frederick Rafael Mayorga took police on a wild ride and intentionally struck him in a green Dodge Charger while speeding on I-270, something he is known to do, according to Police Chief Marcus Jones. Jones said that on Wednesday morning, officers in Germantown were monitoring the Charger, which hit speeds approaching 110 mph, as he attempted to bait poli…
Maryland Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing 15 Years: Prosecutors Maryland Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing 15 Years: Prosecutors
Maryland Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing 15 Years: Prosecutors A 22-year-old Maryland man is facing prison time for downing nearly a dozen mimosas then getting behind the wheel of a car and crashing, killing a 62-year-old man, authorities said. Kevin Orihuela, of Rockville, faces up to 15 years in prison after being convicted of killing Germantown's Noel Powell in an August 2022 crash, the Montgomery County State's Attorney said. Before the cash, Orihuela went to brunch in the Pike and Rose center to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, consuming bottomless mimosas, Montgomery County prosecutors said.  Photos show Orihuela downing — 11 of them — o…
What We Know About Joan: MD Prep School Admin On The 'Golden Bachelor' Already Turning Heads What We Know About Joan: MD Prep School Admin On The 'Golden Bachelor' Already Turning Heads
What We Know About Joan: MD Prep School Admin On The 'Golden Bachelor' Already Turning Heads The "Golden Bachelor" hasn't even premiered yet, but one contestant from Maryland is a clear favorite for many already. With her long, golden locks, 60-year-old Joan Vassos, of Rockville, is among the 22 women competing on a new "The Bachelor" concept, premiering on Thursday, Sept. 28, on ABC. According to her LinkedIn page, Vassos works in alumni relations and annual giving at the Landon School, a prep school for boys in Bethesda. Joan, who will be competing on Gerry Turner's season, has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love again after losing her husband of 32 years to…
Don't Miss Private School Admin From Maryland On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week Don't Miss Private School Admin From Maryland On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week
Don't Miss Private School Admin From Maryland On 'Golden Bachelor' Premiering This Week The administrator of a Maryland private school is among 22 women competing on a new "The Bachelor" concept premiering this week. Meet Joan, the 60-year-old Rockville resident, competing for love on the "Golden Bachelor" starring Gerry Turner. The show premiers at 8 p.m. on ABC, Thursday, Sept. 28. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Golden Bachelor (@goldenbachabc) Joan is really something special. She has four kids and two grandkids and is looking for love again after losing her husband of 32 years to pancreatic cancer. Joan i…
Three Maryland Lottery Tickets Worth $10K+ Sold At Area Businesses Three Maryland Lottery Tickets Worth $10K+ Sold At Area Businesses
Three Maryland Lottery Tickets Worth $10K+ Sold At Area Businesses Check your tickets!  Tuesday was a good day for Maryland Lottery players, with a $50,000 "Bonus Match 5" ticket sold in Montgomery County, along with two "Mega Millions" tickets that are both worth five-figure prizes. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the winning "Mega Millions" numbers were: 06-09-13-29-66 with a gold "Mega Ball" of 24 and an optional "Megaplier" of X2.  The winning tickets were sold at a Silver Spring gas station, Rockville liquor store, and a Baltimore County Food Lion.  In Montgomery County, a winning $20,000 "Mega Millions" ticket was sold at Ollie's Beer, Wine and Deli on Vier…
Teen Ran 'Pseudo Chop-Shop' Out Of Maryland Home: Police Teen Ran 'Pseudo Chop-Shop' Out Of Maryland Home: Police
Teen Ran 'Pseudo Chop-Shop' Out Of Maryland Home: Police A 19-year-old self-proclaimed "businessman" is facing charges for operating a "chop-shop" out of his Montgomery County home. Bill Gomez has been arrested and charged following a months-long scheme in the Rockville and Baltimore areas.  The Rockville resident became the key suspect as the Montgomery County Department of Police's Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) began investigating a sudden rise of Infiniti G37 models being stolen throughout the region, authorities say. During the investigation, it was found that Gomez was actually running a "pseudo chop-shop" out of his home in th…
Maryland Man Busted For Child Porn While Boarding International Flight To Japan Sentenced: Feds Maryland Man Busted For Child Porn While Boarding International Flight To Japan Sentenced: Feds
Maryland Man Busted For Child Porn While Boarding International Flight To Japan Sentenced: Feds A man looking to leave the country amid an investigation into child pornography in Montgomery County will spend nearly a decade in prison, federal authorities announced. Rockville resident Gregory Thomas Clement, 53, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the transportation of child pornography after being busted with child porn and discussing sexual proclivities involving young children. According to his guilty plea, in May last year, Homeland Security was tipped off by an international law enforcement agency about a man - later identified as Clement - who was using an encrypted ch…
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash
Mother Of Three, New Nurse Remembered As 'Force To Be Reckoned With' Following Fatal MD Crash A family is in mourning after a beloved mother of three and newly minted nurse was killed by a negligent drunk driver who took her life in a wrong-way crash that left nine others - including her children - hospitalized. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police said that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. The Mercedes eventually …
Police ID Woman Killed By Wrong-Way DUI Driver That Injured Nine In I-495 MD Crash Police ID Woman Killed By Wrong-Way DUI Driver That Injured Nine In I-495 MD Crash
Police ID Woman Killed By Wrong-Way DUI Driver That Injured Nine In I-495 MD Crash New details have been released after a woman was killed in a three-vehicle wrong-way crash that left nine others - including several children - with injuries in Maryland. Elizabeth Velez, 36, of Easton, Pennsylvania, has been identified by state police as the victim in the crash on Tuesday night in Montgomery County, officials say. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police say that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made h…
Man Breaks Out Of Psychiatric Hospital In Maryland: Police Man Breaks Out Of Psychiatric Hospital In Maryland: Police
Man Breaks Out Of Psychiatric Hospital In Maryland: Police A 19-year-old patient housed in a Maryland hospital made a great escape from the facility, authorities are cautioning. Darrin Lee Jeter, 19, of Rockville, orchestrated a ruse that played out at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Eastern Shore State Hospital Center in Cambridge. Security officers inside the building said that a black vehicle approached the building and shot several times into a window. Jeter then kicked the broken window out, escaped from the hospital, and fled in the black vehicle. Jeter was described as being a Black man who is 5-foot-7 weighing approximately 140 …
Murder Suspect Busted In Mexico Back In MD After 12 Years On The Run: State's Attorney Murder Suspect Busted In Mexico Back In MD After 12 Years On The Run: State's Attorney
Murder Suspect Busted In Mexico Back In MD After 12 Years On The Run: State's Attorney After 12 years on the run, a man wanted in connection to the 2010 murder of a professor in Maryland is set to face a judge following his arrest in Mexico. Jorge Rueda Landeros, 53, has been extradited back to Montgomery County to face charges for the 2010 killing of Sue Marcum in Bethesda, the state’s attorney’s office announced on Wednesday, July 26. On Oct. 25, 2010, officers found Marcum dead inside her basement in the 6200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, prosecutors say, noting that her death was immediately deemed to be suspicious by detectives. According to investigators, a rear wind…