In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, Judge Theresa Chernosky found Iris Alonzo-Salgado, 24, of Frederick, guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and participating in a criminal organization resulting in death.

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Zaxbys, the fast-growing chicken chain known for its fried chicken sandwiches, wings, “Zingers,” crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast, is set to open its second Maryland location this week. The new restaurant, located at 2721 Ocean Gateway in Cambridge, will officially open on Tuesday, November 19, 2025. (more…)


The holidays often bring an increase in overspending and overindulging, which can be tough when nearly 22% of U.S. adults report binge drinking in the past month and the average household carries more than $10,950 in credit card debt. To take a lighthearted look at where certain costly or risky behaviors are more common, the personal-finance company WalletHub released its annual “Most and Least Sinful Cities in the U.S.” report.

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A recent Instagram post by popular Maryland food creator @eatmorebmore has gone viral, earning nearly half a million views since it was shared earlier this month. The post highlights what the creator calls the “3 Best BBQ Spots in Maryland,” immediately sparking debate among BBQ fans statewide.

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Former Our Lady of Good Counsel quarterback Frankie Weaver delivered a breakout performance on Saturday, throwing for career highs of 428 yards and six touchdowns as Monmouth rolled past North Carolina A&T 63-19. The 6’5, 215-pound redshirt freshman from New Market, Maryland put together one of the most impressive quarterback performances in the program’s recent history.

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One of the region’s most unique and beloved winter traditions is returning to Downtown Frederick. Visit Frederick has announced that Sailing Through the Winter Solstice will set sail once again in Carroll Creek Park beginning Saturday, November 22, bringing months of floating light displays to the heart of the city (video below).

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Pittsburgh Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor has announced his intention to nominate Jason Lando to serve as the next Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (PBP). A Pittsburgh native, Lando is a 21-year veteran of the bureau and has served as Chief of the Frederick Police Department in Maryland since 2021.

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The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $965 million after no one matched all winning numbers in the November 11 drawing, though two tickets sold in Elkridge and District Heights each won $20,000. That same night, a Bonus Match 5 player in Hagerstown won a $50,000 top prize. Full details below courtesy the Maryland Lottery.

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