Neighboring Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announced this past week that it is launching a classroom camera pilot program in select specialized program classrooms, a move that may draw interest from families and educators in surrounding school systems, including Montgomery County. The pilot represents a limited, grant funded effort focused on safety, transparency, and support in specific learning environments.
Two Maryland Lottery Powerball tickets sold in Gwynn Oak and Hagerstown each won $50,000 in the December 17 drawing by matching four white balls and the Powerball, while no one won the $1.25 billion jackpot.
A Lanham, MD woman who worked as a direct support professional was found guilty of second-degree abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult after evidence showed she physically assaulted a non-verbal person in her care.
The Frederick Police Department has announced that on Saturday, December 20, its Traffic Unit will partner with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office for a DUI enforcement initiative.
Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe, a family-owned artisan bakery based in Baltimore, is set to open its fourth location in the second quarter of 2026 at The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase, taking over the former Peet’s Coffee space, first reported by QSR Magazine. The bakery currently operates three locations in Baltimore. (more…)
A year after a single pizza review changed everything, Frank’s Pizza & Pasta is taking a moment to reflect and say thank you. This week, the Baltimore staple shared an emotional post on social media, crediting Dave Portnoy and his “One Bite” pizza review for transforming the future of the family-owned restaurant.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer its 2025 Holiday SoberRide program from December 19 through January 1, providing adults in the Washington-metropolitan area with free Lyft rides home (up to $15) between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. to help prevent impaired driving during a high-risk period for alcohol-related crashes.
Yummy Bowl is expanding its footprint in Maryland with the opening of its second Mongolian stir-fry location, this time in Hagerstown. The new restaurant is now open at 18089 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740. The phone number for the location is 240-382-2211.
Popping up in different locations within the city of Columbia, Namit Filipino BBQ is a food truck that is brining traditional Filipino grilled meats and other classic Filipino fare to the greater Columbia area. Mr. 8 That recently visited the food truck on a weeknight outside of Black Flag Brewery; one of Namit’s consistent weekly locations.
Just Salad is continuing its rapid expansion across the DMV with another new location planned just outside of Montgomery County, this time in Friendship Heights.
A Maryland woman won $1 million from a single $2 Powerball ticket purchased at a Prince George’s County 7-Eleven. The winner plans to pay off debts and buy a larger home. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)