Fencing has gone up around the iconic Roses store at 94th Street in Ocean City, a visible sign that demolition of the iconic building could be approaching. The store was a landmark and quick stop for many Marylanders vacationing in Ocean City for several decades.
Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County judge sentenced Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, MD, to six months in jail after a jury convicted him of two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction of justice related to misappropriating $36,500 from a client and fabricating evidence.
Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor and the City Council issued a joint statement criticizing uncoordinated federal enforcement actions, saying they undermine public safety and community trust, and called for transparency, accountability, and coordination consistent with local policing standards. (more…)
Elegancia, a new cocktail bar by Wilmer Valderrama and hospitality entrepreneur Daniella Senior, will open Sunday, February 8 at La Cosecha (1280 4th Street NE) in Washington, D.C.
Earlier this week, the Starvin Marvin’s Pizzeria & Grille (6942 Crestwood Blvd.) shared an update on social media clarifying that the previously announced sale of the business is currently on hold. According to the owners, the deal is now “in limbo” due to circumstances beyond their control, but the Frederick store remains open and operating.
Ekiben is expanding beyond Baltimore for the first time, with a new Frederick location aiming for a March opening, according to Frederick City Media. The popular Asian fusion restaurant, co-founded by Quince Orchard High School graduate Steve Chu, will mark a major milestone for the brand as it continues its growth in Maryland.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore opened the new Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, a $520 million project that will begin serving passengers and airlines tomorrow and is the largest capital improvement in the airport’s history.
A Rosedale, MD won $1 million in the Jan. 2 Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle, with the winning ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven in Pikesville. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The Baltimore Sun reports that Maryland’s first Tim Hortons will open in Eldersburg, replacing a former Roy Rogers at 6400 Ridge Road at Eldersburg Commons in Carroll County. (more…)
A fundraiser has been launched to support employees of Crabcake Factory Bayside, which remains closed following a vehicle crash that caused significant damage to the restaurant’s kitchen area. (more…)
Popular Frederick, Maryland Instagram account @TheFrederickFeed has narrowed down some of the best steaks you can find in Frederick, and the list highlights a mix of classic steakhouses, chef-driven restaurants, and value standouts across the city. With so many of our readers living in or frequently visiting our neighbor to the north, we decided to put together a quick write-up inspired by their list.