Law

Maryland Governor Wes Moore released a statement on August 22 regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from custody and return to Maryland, emphasizing the importance of due process and calling for compliance with court decisions in the case. In March, while residing in Beltsville, MD, Garcia was deported to El Salvador despite a 2019 court order protecting him from removal and was later held in custody there. Following court rulings, including one by the U.S. Supreme Court, he was returned to the U.S. in June to face human smuggling charges. (more…)


Maryland

With Americans working an average of over 1,800 hours per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Hardest-Working States in America, with Maryland coming in ranked as the 9th “hardest working state” in the country.

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Event

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.


Beyond MoCo

Frederick has a new destination for all things sushi and hibachi! Panda Sushi has officially opened its doors at 1220 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703, taking over the space that was formerly a Pizza Hut. The opening was reported by Frederick City Media.

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Cloverly

The Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church (721 Norwood Rd.) in Cloverly/Silver Spring is once again welcoming the community to its much-anticipated annual Greek Festival, taking place Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7.

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Retail

Back in April, we let you know that Advance Auto Parts would be be taking over the space that was recently home to Walgreens at 12222 Veirs Mill Rd. in the Randolph Crossing shopping center that’s also home to Rodman’s Discount Store, Megenagna Ethiopian Market, and more. The store is now open, according to Google.

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DC Sports

The Washington Commanders’ preseason has concluded, and while the team has a clear hierarchy with franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and veteran backup Marcus Mariota, the battle for the third quarterback spot has left coaches with more questions than answers.

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