Permanent signage is now up at Wayfair’s upcoming outlet store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD, where the company is preparing to open in early 2026. The location is also actively hiring. (more…)
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A Centreville, MD resident won $640,000 in the December 22 Multi-Match drawing with a ticket purchased at the Royal Farms at 105 Clay Drive in Queenstown. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Greater Washington’s drunk driving prevention program SoberRide, operated by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, surpassed 100,000 total rides provided during the New Year’s holiday, with 1,446 people using the free service between late December 31 and early January 1.
As 2026 ushers in opportunities for fresh starts, and with securing a better job often proving more effective against inflation than simply cutting costs, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its latest report on the Best Places to Find a Job in 2026, with Columbia, MD (Howard County) ranked #2 in the country and Washington DC ranked #8.
Dellis Bar & Grill, a longtime neighborhood staple in Rosedale (Baltimore County), will permanently close at the end of the month after more than two decades serving the community.
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Crabcake Factory Bayside in Fenwick Island, Delaware is closed until further notice after a vehicle crashed through the restaurant.
Howard County police say a 27-year-old Ellicott City woman who was reported missing on January 2 was found deceased with stab wounds inside a Columbia apartment, and her ex-boyfriend is now wanted on murder charges.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced in September that the state plans to close the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup, a medium security prison in Anne Arundel County, by June 30, 2026, citing aging infrastructure, high maintenance costs, and a shift toward more sustainable correctional operations.
Viral cheesesteak spot 5th & Steaks is expanding in Maryland, with the popular Philly-inspired concept set to open its second location in Glen Burnie (Anne Arundel County), expanding its service area beyond the wildy popular first location in Catonsville (Baltimore County).
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Slutty Vegan is officially coming to Washington DC. Founder and restaurateur Pinky Cole announced on social media that a franchise agreement has been signed for a Slutty Vegan location in the District. The restaurant opened its first Maryland location in Baltimore in December 2024.
A Montgomery County woman won $50,000 on a scratch-off purchased at the Safeway at 990 Swann Creek Road in Fort Washington. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)