The New York Times has released its 2025 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America, highlighting a diverse mix of dining spots ranging from small barbecue joints to fine-dining tasting menus and historic establishments. Selected by 14 reporters and editors after visiting 33 states and dining at over 200 restaurants, the list celebrates culinary excellence, creativity, and hospitality, with more than half of this year’s picks being new. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced the reinstatement of state law enforcement resources to support Baltimore’s public safety efforts, marking a renewed collaboration between state and local agencies to reduce violent crime. The partnership leverages personnel from the Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority Police to assist the Baltimore Police Department, following record declines in homicides and shootings and aiming to further improve community safety through coordinated enforcement and resource sharing. (more…)
Maryland State Police arrested three men from Prince George’s and Charles counties and seized multiple firearms following a Maryland Car Rally Task Force investigation tied to an illegal car rally involving about 300 people in the Baltimore Metro Region on June 29, 2025. Search warrants executed on September 3 led to additional firearm seizures, and the suspects face various charges related to unlawful vehicle use, firearm possession, and ammunition violations.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $815 million, the seventh-largest in the game’s history, with a cash option of $367.9 million for the next drawing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
A Baltimore County man, using the alias “Tank,” won $1 million on the Maryland Lottery’s All About Cash scratch-off after purchasing the $20 ticket at Hob’s Carroll Motor Fuels in Sparrows Point, MD. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood (6526 Holabird Ave) in Baltimore will host “Tables, Ladders, and Crabs” on Thursday, August 14, featuring TNA Wrestling stars Matt and Jeff Hardy, to benefit the animal welfare nonprofit Show Your Soft Side. (more…)
TNA Wrestling will make its Maryland debut this week with three events in Baltimore. The action begins Thursday, August 14, with Tables, Ladders & Crabs at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, featuring an intimate Q&A and photo opportunity with reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardys. The event starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are available at jimmysfamousseafood.com. (more…)
Dundalk, Maryland’s own Deli-ish (@delibaltimore), a modern New York-style delicatessen, has taken top honors at the 2025 Montgomery County Fair Foodie Awards. In their very first year as a vendor, Deli-ish wowed judges and fairgoers alike, securing the coveted “Best Overall” award for their exceptional Reuben sandwich.
A New York man claimed a $1 million lottery prize after purchasing the winning ticket at a Baltimore 7-Eleven. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The Big Dill, which describes itself as the “#1 Pickle Party in the World”, returns to Power Plant Live! at 34 Market Pl in Baltimore on September 20th and 21st.
Yelp has released its list of the top 50 Fried Chicken spots in the U.S. and Canada, according to Yelp Elites. One Maryland restaurant, Ekiben, made it onto the list– coming in ranked 4th in all of the U.S. and Canada. Ekiben was co-founder by a graduate of Quince Orchard High School.