Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Maryland restaurant association calls for looser restrictions
The Restaurant Association of Maryland says the governor’s recent order to expand indoor dining capacity to 75% doesn’t do enough.
DC ‘Streatery’ grant aims to keep restaurants in business this winter, mayor’s office says
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office officially announced a grant program that will help restaurant owners “winterize” outdoor spaces in an effort to keep the restaurants and businesses that heavily relied on “Streatery” outdoor summer spaces afloat as we push into the cooler months.
Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget
A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.
Local restaurant owners share how they plan to keep customers safe during colder months
Restaurant owners are speaking out about how they plan to keep customers safe as some jurisdictions are increasing indoor dining capacity from 50 to 75 percent in order to survive the colder months.
Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
Frederick County executive holds back on increasing capacity in restaurants after surge in COVID-19 cases
The struggle to stay afloat for many businesses around the DMV continues as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Costco pulls popular cheese brand from stores after Black Lives Matter controversy
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
Maryland restaurants say increasing capacity isn’t that simple due to social distancing requirements
As of Monday, Maryland restaurants can go from 50 percent to 75 percent capacity as the state continues to see progress in the COVID-19 positivity rating and rate of hospitalization.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Montgomery County votes to allow alcohol in 9 parks
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted Thursday to allow alcohol in nine parks starting a week from today.
Maryland lawmakers propose alcohol tax hike to address health disparities
Maryland lawmakers and health care advocates proposed increasing the state’s alcohol tax on Wednesday to generate millions of dollars to address health disparities, which have been highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.
7 DC bars to close 'for foreseeable future' on Halloween
Seven popular D.C. bars are set to be closed "for the foreseeable future" on Halloween following a six-month fight to stay open amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This story was first reported in the Washington City Paper.
Montgomery County considers allowing alcohol in select public parks
Montgomery County has a plan to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in nine county parks, which would be designed to complement its "Picnic in the Park" program encouraging outdoor, socially-distanced dining.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'
Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.
Virginia liquor sales up $117M from last fiscal year
The Virginia Alcholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) released its financial statements for the fiscal year, showing a $117 million increase from the previous year.
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.