Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) assisted the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) in responding to a fire on 24th Ave. in Adelphi on Sunday afternoon. (more…)
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A Prince Frederick man, who films fire departments responding to fires for social media content, was arrested on Friday after investigators determined he was responsible for setting a vacant commercial […]
Downtown Frederick Partnership has announced that The Banyan is set to become the ultimate destination for food, music, and unforgettable experiences, all under one roof. Located at 216 E Patrick St., this expansive 17,000+ sq. ft. venue promises to be a vibrant addition to the community.
The National Park Service (NPS) has released its prediction for the cherry blossom ‘Peak Bloom’, and they believe it will fall between March 28-31 this year.
A new guide from Matador Network, created with help from The Dyrt, features 60 U.S. campsites with the best views, including Maryland’s Assateague Island National Seashore. The campground offers ocean and bay views, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and the unique experience of camping among wild horses that roam the island’s beaches and wetlands. (more…)
A well-known 7-Eleven, located off Route 50 at 106 N. Division St., just before 1st Street as you enter Ocean City, will close its doors permanently this week. Some of the comments can be seen below.
Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, Maryland, who was serving as a Maryland State Trooper, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges of Conspiracy to Distribute and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, Use of a Communication Facility in Causing or Facilitating the Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Travel Act-State of Maryland Bribery.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized 257 pounds of dried opium poppy pods between February 12 and February 21, 2025, from 81 shipments originating in Madrid, Spain. The controlled substances, often used to make narcotic “poppy tea,” were mislabeled as decorative items and destined for multiple addresses across the U.S., with CBP officers seizing them for destruction as part of ongoing efforts to prevent illicit drug imports. (more…)
Nearly 20 years after the last CHI-CHI’S restaurant closed, the beloved Mexican chain is set to make a comeback. In December, it was announced that Michael McDermott, son of CHI-CHI’S founder, had secured the rights to use the CHI-CHI’S name on physical restaurant locations through an agreement with Hormel Foods, which owns the brand’s trademarks.
With March 7 being Employee Appreciation Day and Americans working an average of 1,799 hours per year, much more than people in many other industrialized countries, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Hardest-Working Cities in America, with Washington DC coming in ranked 2nd in the country.