Located in Frederick County, MD, near the Montgomery County line, Sugarloaf Mountain stands as a distinctive geological and historical landmark. Though not towering by mountain standards, its unique conical shape and isolated prominence in the otherwise rolling Piedmont landscape have made it a recognizable and cherished feature for centuries, drawing visitors from the surrounding metropolitan areas of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
Heading to Sandy Point or “Maryland’s Secret Beach”Greenbrier this summer? A day-use reservation is now required on weekends and holidays. Per Maryland State Parks, “This change helps reduce traffic and avoid capacity closures on our busiest days. Planning ahead means a safer, smoother visit for everyone.”
Chowhound, a website for food aficionados and “anyone who wants to know the absolute best way to prepare a dish and the science behind why that’s so,” has compiled a list of “The Best Burger in Every State.” Maryland’s Abbey Burger was their selection for our great state.
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott announced a coordinated response to a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill that occurred Wednesday in Baltimore’s Harbor East, traced to a Johns Hopkins Hospital facility, with cleanup efforts ongoing and traffic impacts expected. (more…)
For the second time this week, a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Maryland—this time at the Soda Pop Shop in Catonsville, alongside a $50,000 winner sold in Woodlawn during the June 4 drawing. Full store below, courtesy MD Lottery:
Frederick Pride will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick, featuring performances, local vendors, food, and community activities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. (more…)
The Town of Ocean City has officially passed new beach regulations prohibiting tents and limiting canopy use on its beaches, effective immediately. This ordinance “aims to enhance safety, improve visibility, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all beachgoers.”
FIFA has announced that four locations in the DMV area will serve as team base camps for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, including Bethesda’s Landon School, where Moroccan club Wydad AC will train.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested an 18-year-old Burtonsville man following a kidnapping that began in the Fairland area and continued into Prince George’s County.
A Powerball ticket sold at a Safeway in Parkville matched five numbers in the June 2 drawing, making it Maryland’s first $1 million Powerball winner of 2025. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner agencies dismantled five large illegal car rallies across Prince George’s County on June 1, preventing crowds from engaging in exhibition driving and other disruptive behavior. (more…)