Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.

Signage for Fish Taco, the popular local restaurant known for its Baja-inspired cuisine, went up earlier this year at The Shops of Potomac Valley in Gaithersburg (12121 Darnestown Rd). A representative for the family-owned business shared that interior construction is set to begin soon, with an anticipated opening sometime in spring 2026.

The space was originally planned for a Wayback Burger that never opened and was previously occupied by an AT&T store. Once complete, it will mark Fish Taco’s fourth Montgomery County location, joining existing spots in North Bethesda (10305 Old Georgetown Rd), Downtown Bethesda (7251 Woodmont Ave), and Cabin John (7945 MacArthur Blvd).

Fish Taco’s menu is rooted in fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, offering hand-crafted takes on Mexican-inspired favorites. Guests can expect a wide selection of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and bowls with proteins like fish, shrimp, chicken, steak, and vegetarian options. The menu also includes smaller bites like chips and dips, elote, ceviche, and tortilla soup, plus salads and shareable plates for lighter meals.

According to the restaurant, Fish Taco’s mission is to create a relaxed, community-oriented space where guests can “enjoy flavorful food, foster real connections, and value quality time.”

California Fish Grill is set to officially open its first Maryland location this Monday, November 10th, right here in Montgomery County. The fast-casual seafood spot will open at 12238 Rockville Pike, in the shopping strip across from where TGI Friday’s once stood (video preview available below).

Ahead of its grand opening, the restaurant hosted a preview event this weekend, allowing guests to reserve a time slot and enjoy a complimentary meal. Our very own Mr. MoCo, Alex Tsironis, stopped by for an early taste ordering the Dynamite Shrimp Sustainable Protein Bowl and the Salmon & Swai Grilled Plate Combo with fire-roasted sweet corn and French fries.

“Both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly portioned,” Alex said, “the kind of meal that makes you feel like you’re getting restaurant-quality seafood in a fast-casual setting.” Menu options range from $9.99 for the Island Teriyaki Chicken Bowl to $17.99 for the Wild Ahi Tuna Plate, offering something for nearly every appetite and budget.

 

 

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The Washington Spirit advanced to its second-consecutive NWSL semifinal in dramatic fashion, needing penalty kicks to defeat Racing Louisville after a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time. Rebeca Bernal, Esme Morgan and Hal Hershfelt put through their penalty kicks while Louisville only scored one thanks to two saves by Aubrey Kingsbury to give the Spirit the win.

Saturday’s quarterfinal was played in front of a sold out Audi Field, welcoming 19,215 fans to cheer on the Spirit. The match opened with high energy, with both sides looking to claim possession early. The Spirit generated a promising run of first-half opportunities, applying pressure with multiple looks on goal, though a breakthrough never came. Sofia Cantore recorded three shots, more than any other player on the field. The teams went into the break deadlocked at zero, despite the Spirit taking possession for 73.6% of the first half.

The beginning of the second half saw limited action, with the Spirit registering only one shot on target to start the half. The breakthrough finally came in the 73rd minute when Rosemonde Kouassi delivered a ball from outside the box into the area for Gift Monday, who slotted it into the right corner of the net to give the Spirit a 1-0 lead. Monday has now scored the opening goal in four NWSL matches this season. Some back-and-forth play ensued until Louisville responded in the second minute of second half stoppage time, with Kayla Fischer finishing a pass from Courtney Petersen to level the score at 1-1 and send the match into extra time.

Both teams continued to knock on the doorstep in the first half of extra time with multiple shots each to no avail. A contentious second half of the extra period, including five shots by the Spirit, eventually led to a stalwart, sending the match into penalty kicks.

In a decisive penalty shootout, Louisville began with a successful attempt from Bethany Balcer, matched instantly by Rebeca Bernal for the Spirit. Louisville’s Ellie Jean hit the post on Racing’s second attempt, while Esme Morgan converted with momentum to give the Spirit the edge. Louisville’s response from Marisa DiGrande was denied, and Washington extended its lead when Hal Hershfelt made her shot with confidence. With pressure building on Louisville, Ary Borges stepped up to make the last effort only for Aubrey Kingsbury to deliver the clinching save, securing the shootout victory for the Spirit.

Next up, the Spirit will host the winner of tomorrow’s Portland Thorns FC-San Diego Wave FC quarterfinal match at Audi Field next weekend in the NWSL semifinals. Full schedule details for next weekend’s matches will be announced soon. Ticketing information can be found here.

-NWSL Match Report-

Match: Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville FC

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Venue: Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)

Kickoff: 12 p.m. EST

Weather: Sunny, high-60s

Lineups:

WAS: 1 – Aubrey Kingsbury; 14 – Gabby Carle (6 – Kate Wiesner, 33′); 9 – Tara McKeown (25 – Kysha Sylla, 105+2′); 4 – Rebeca Bernal; 24 – Esme Morgan; 19 – Rosemonde Kouassi (26 – Paige Metayer, 82′); 7 – Croix Bethune; 17 – Hal Hershfelt; 10 – Leicy Santos (5 – Narumi Miura, 88′); 27 – Sofia Cantore; 21 – Gift Monday (13 – Brittany Ratcliffe, 88′)

Unused Substitutes: 28 – Sandy MacIver; 2 – Trinity Rodman; 16 – Courtney Brown; 22 – Heather Stainbrook

LOU: 24 – Jordyn Bloomer; 16 – Janine Sonis (88 – Bethany Balcer, 90+1′); 3 – Arin Wright; 5 – Ellie Jean; 2 – Lauren Milliet; 8 – Ary Borges; 20 – Katie O’Kane (14 – Marisa DiGrande, 85′); 26 – Taylor Flint; 6 – Ella Hase (11 – Courtney Petersen, 85′); 42 – Sarah Weber (9 – Kayla Fischer, 66′); 13 – Emma Sears

Unused Substitutes: 77 – Madison White; 12 – Allie George; 17 – Maddie Pokorny; 32 – Avery Kalitta

Stats Summary: WAS / LOU

Shots: 20 / 26

Shots On Goal: 8 / 8

Saves: 7 / 7

Fouls: 11 / 13

Offsides: 2 / 1

Misconduct Summary:

WAS – Esme Morgan – 87′ – Yellow Card

LOU – Ary Borges – 90+9′ – Yellow Card

QToys, the popular collectible toy brand from China, has officially opened its first Maryland location at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda. The new shop is located on the mall’s upper level, right next to Läderach Chocolatier.

According to Westfield Montgomery, “QToys is a leading collectible toy brand from China. Whether you’re just starting a collection or hunting standout showpiece figures, 52TOYS offers fresh, playful, and well-crafted creations that celebrate the joy of collecting.”

The grand opening weekend celebration (Saturday, Nov. 8th and Sunday, Nov. 9th) features free gifts, special giveaways, and photo-friendly moments. The first 120 guests on Saturday receive a Panda Roll Journal Tumbler, while those who follow and tag @qtoys_usa on social media can earn a free magnet. Guests posting with the hashtag #qtoysmaryland unlock daily gifts, including Panda Roll Luggage Tags and Pouka Keychains. Shoppers can also redeem exclusive items such as a Panda Roll Mirror or an exclusive tote bag with any purchase.

Located at 7101 Democracy Blvd, Suite 2192, QToys is open from 10am-9pm on Saturday and 11am-7pm on Sunday for the grand opening weekend.