Maryland

On Wednesday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced appointments to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention, which is composed of 25 stakeholders from a cross-section of law enforcement, state and local institutions, and organizations representing communities targeted by hate crimes. (more…)


MoCo Government

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed Bill 8-24, Human Rights and Civil Liberties – Fair Criminal History and Credit Screenings – Amendments. Bill 8-24, which strengthens the county’s compliance with “ban the box” requirements that removes the checkbox on job applications that asks if applicants have a criminal record. (more…)


Crime

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a man being fatally shot in Northeast. The decedent has been identified as 38-year-old Ruben Jesus Munoz- Romero of Takoma Park, Maryland.

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DMV

Korean bbq is a communal dining experience that involves grilling marinated meat and sharing side dishes over a grill. The meal often includes a variety of meat like beef, pork, or chicken, often cut into small, tender pieces. While Northern Virginia used to be one of the most popular areas in the country for this kind of cuisine, Maryland has made its move in recent years with plenty of options– many of which have been included in Eater DC’s list of “Where to Eat Korean Barbecue Around D.C.”:

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