A New York City man won the final $1 million top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off while visiting a friend in Morningside, Prince George’s County, and plans to invest his winnings. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
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A video taken by local sports reporter Scott Abraham of 7 News DC has gone viral after being shared by numerous football-related X accounts. The video features new Commanders’ acquisition WR Deebo Samuel appearing to run slower than usual during minicamp. However, Head Coach Dan Quinn was impressed by Samuel’s speed.
Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 21 states and the Governor of Kansas in filing an amicus brief supporting California’s request to block the federalization of its National Guard, arguing the action was an overreach of presidential authority and could undermine public safety and constitutional rights.
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Two suspects were taken into custody after officers interrupted a burglary in progress at a Silver Spring gas station early June 11, recovering stolen items and a van used in the crime. (more…)
A Baltimore County grandfather won $1 million in the June 4 Powerball drawing after purchasing a winning ticket at the Soda Pop Shop in Catonsville, joking to his daughter earlier that day that one of his tickets would be a winner. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
TSA officers at Reagan National Airport stopped a Virginia man on June 8 after detecting a loaded handgun with 16 bullets in his carry-on bag, a violation that can result in significant civil penalties and loss of TSA privileges.
As you may have been able to tell, one of our editors is on vacation at one of the most popular beach destinations for those in our area. After years of visits and savoring countless slices from different restaurants at every hour, we believe Trattoria Lombardi’s offers Ocean City’s best pizza– or at least, our favorite. The restaurant is located between 92nd and 93rd Streets (but known as Lombardi’s 94th St.) on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland, has been a staple for Italian cuisine and pizza since 1962. Additional photos below.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal shooting by a Howard County police officer after a man armed with a spear allegedly advanced toward officers during a response to a reported stabbing in Columbia on June 9, 2025. (more…)
A DC woman pleaded guilty in Prince George’s County Circuit Court to felony theft and insurance fraud after stealing over $430,000 through fraudulent claims, following an investigation led by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office and Maryland Insurance Administration. (more…)
For nearly a century, Thrasher’s French Fries in Ocean City has reigned as the undisputed king of fries in Maryland. Renowned for using the freshest potatoes and frying them in peanut oil, Thrasher’s stands firmly by its tradition of not offering ketchup—a policy clearly communicated by signs at their stands. Instead, customers can savor their fries with just salt and vinegar. Below you’ll see the history of Thrasher’s as well as a few fun facts:
In July 2020, Maryland enacted a statewide ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers, with a brief extension to October 1, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five […]