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).
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…)
A new law taking effect today, January 1, in Virginia would significantly change how children under 16 are allowed to use social media, and it raises a big question locally…would you want to see something like this in Maryland?
One of the biggest transitions for a small business is scaling up from a food truck into a brick and mortar location without sacrificing the quality. Yai & Toya’s Cuisine in Park Heights, MD (Baltimore) has done that and kept their strong soul food flavors intact. Mr. 8 That recently visited their brick and mortar location on one of their open days.
A Wicomico County, MD woman won $2 million after buying a $30 “200X The Cash” scratch-off on Christmas Eve at an Exxon station on Ocean Highway in Delmar. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Maryland State Police arrested a 24-year-old Howard County woman Monday night after authorities say she rammed a Virginia State Police patrol vehicle and led officers on a pursuit from Virginia into Prince George’s and Howard counties before crashing and fleeing on foot.
Montgomery County-based Tacos El Pariente will host the grand opening of its newest food truck on Thursday, January 2, at 5498 Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, Maryland. (more…)
Delaware State Police have issued a Gold Alert for a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg, Maryland, who was last seen in northern Delaware.
Nearly 50 vehicles were broken into overnight in Ellicott City and Columbia, prompting a large police response that ultimately ended with suspects on the run and a high-tech search involving a drone and thermal imaging.