The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), with assistance from the FBI, Interpol, and El Salvador National Police, arrested and extradited 58-year-old fugitive Jose Mauricio Rivera from El Salvador after over 27 years on the run; Rivera was wanted for attempted murder and assault in a 1997 Silver Spring shooting.
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777 in Hanover has received top honors as Best Overall Casino and Best Overall Gaming Resort in Maryland in the 2024 Strictly Slots Awards, marking its fifth consecutive win as the state’s top casino. The AAA Four Diamond property also earned a total of 10 first-place awards, including Best Variety of Slots and Best Slot Club Promotions, along with multiple second and third-place recognitions. (more…)
Three Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each were sold in Maryland for the December 2 drawing, including one at a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County. The next drawing on December 4 has […]
A joint operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies dismantled ten illegal car rallies across Maryland, arrested five individuals (including four juveniles), recovered stolen vehicles, seized firearms, and charged one adult with multiple traffic offenses during a large-scale enforcement effort on November 30, 2024. (more…)
With nearly 46% of all U.S. adults being unmarried but dating getting progressively more expensive, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Cities for Singles in 2025, alongside its new Financial Secrets Survey, to help people maximize their chances of finding love without breaking the bank. One Maryland city was ranked almost dead last on the list.
With entertainment accounting for 4.7% of the average person’s spending each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Most Fun Cities in America to identify the most enjoyable and cost-effective places to live– with Washington DC coming in ranked 20th.
The Maryland high school football state championships are upon us, and the stage is set for what promises to be a thrilling weekend of gridiron action. From the massive suburban schools in 4A to the scrappy small town schools in 1A, here’s a breakdown of what to expect in each of the five championship matchups (Quince Orchard/Wise will have its own preview, coming soon):
La Paz, located at 51 South Market Street in Downtown Frederick, has announced it will close its doors on Sunday, December 8, after 46 years in business. A Frederick staple since 1978, the restaurant is known for its margaritas and outside patio seating along the Carroll Creek. La Paz will be replaced by a new concept set to open in 2025.|
A Baltimore County couple is $2,948,742 richer after claiming a winning FAST PLAY lottery ticket on Tuesday. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Each year, popular reservation website/app OpenTable looks at insights from diner reviews to determine the top restaurants across the country. While some lists are decided by critics, OpenTable’s Top 100—this one is driven by diners and based on insights and reviews from verified OpenTable users. Five restaurants in the DC Metro area made the national list:
The Bowie Baysox are the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and play in the Double-A Northeast. The team plays their home games at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie. The Baysox have announced that the will be official renamed the Chesapeake Baysox during a special event at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis. “The updated team name represents a new chapter in Baysox baseball, expanding the brand to better reflect the broad and diverse community of fans who support the team across the region. The Baysox will continue to play at their home, Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Maryland.”