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Peter Chang, the acclaimed Chinese chef, and his family have grown their restaurant empire across the region in recent years. But on Monday, they abruptly closed their College Park outpost.

The pickle smoothie from Smoothie King puts pickles in line with protein and bacon as the latest ingredient to be crammed up our noses.

A recent visit to a Pizza Hut in Oxon Hill saw the former sit-down parlor somewhat revived but blocked off like a museum exhibit.

The Fairmount Five Market opened on May 28 at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library. Some residents in need can sign up to grab free pantry staples and fresh foods.

The District 7 Fresh Market opens June 8 at the Spauldings Branch Library in District Heights. A similar market opened in Fairmount Heights to provide fresh foods and pantry staples.

The best things to do across the capital region this week include Shakespeare in the Parks and Trolley Trail Day.

The Promenade at Lottsford, a $340 million shopping and residential project, will break ground in downtown Largo next spring, officials said at a Thursday news conference.

Hyattsville’s Maryland Meadworks asked the community for donations to stay in business beyond the end of this year. So far, they’ve raised more than $37,000.

Performances from “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James and children’s author Kwame Alexander are among the events around Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week.

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, a Michelin-recommended restaurant that began in New York, is coming to National Harbor. It is one of two Maryland locations that will open this year.