Maryland State Police are investigating a Salisbury man accused of impersonating a state trooper and unlawfully using a patrol vehicle, and are seeking public assistance from anyone who may have encountered him.
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A 62-year-old Laurel man has been arrested nearly 30 years after the 1995 shooting death of Denna Fredericka Campbell, a D.C. Metropolitan Police officer, in the White Oak apartment they shared.
The iconic Roses store at 94th Street in Ocean City, Maryland, a staple for both locals and tourists for over four decades, closed its doors a little over a year ago. The closure marked the end of an era for a beloved discount department store and paves the way for a new chapter in the area’s development.
A Bethesda woman has been charged with felony embezzlement over $100,000 and felony embezzlement by a public official following a Michigan State Police investigation. Authorities allege she misappropriated grant funds while serving as a Specialty Court Administrator in Van Buren County, Michigan; she was arraigned on August 5. (more…)
Idiom Brewing Co. in Frederick, MD (340 E. Patrick St. #104) has been listed for sale. The announcement was made by founder Michael Clements, who shared a heartfelt message with the community explaining his decision to move on.
A Las Vegas woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered over 59 pounds of marijuana in her luggage bound for Germany. She faces felony charges for possession with intent to distribute and transporting a controlled substance, as authorities continue to see attempts to smuggle marijuana to Europe where it commands higher prices.
In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
A silver Acura that was reported stolen in Montgomery County was stopped in Glen Burnie, leading to the arrest of two men with outstanding warrants and the seizure of multiple suspected drugs, including Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine, and Heroin/Fentanyl. (more…)
Ledo Pizza, one of the pioneers of “Maryland Style Pizza”, is currently testing delivery services at select locations across Washington, DC, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. (more…)
After more than three decades as a cornerstone of the District’s craft beer community, Capitol City Brewing Company (1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC) has announced its permanent closure. The brewpub, which was the first of its kind in DC after Prohibition, will serve its last customers on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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A Gaithersburg woman won a $30,000 top prize on the $3 Loteria scratch-off game after purchasing her ticket at Germantown Wine and Beer on Frederick Road, becoming one of two winners to claim the prize on August 1 at Maryland Lottery headquarters. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)