If you grew up in the D.C. suburbs of Maryland, there’s a good chance your idea of pizza looks a little different than the rest of the country’s.
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A 7-Eleven in Columbia, MD sold a $570,000 Multi-Match jackpot-winning ticket to an Ellicott City resident who claimed the prize this week.
Maryland State Highway Administration announced reduced speed limits along portions of MD 355 (Urbana Pike) in Frederick County following a recent traffic study aimed at improving roadway safety. (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland ranks among the nation’s leaders in post-pandemic academic recovery, according to the newly released 2025 Education Scorecard compiled by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth. The report ranks Maryland 3rd in the nation for student growth in reading and 5th in math between 2022 and 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County election officials are reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation ahead of Maryland’s 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election is approaching.
The Social Security Administration has released data showing the most popular baby names in Maryland for births in 2025, based on a 100% sample of Social Security card application data. A list of the top 50 for boys and top 50 for girls can be seen below.
County Executive Marc Elrich condemned recent remarks made by Maryland Delegates Mark Fisher and Brian Chisholm toward Delegate Chao Wu, calling the comments “garbage” and accusing the lawmakers of unfairly questioning Wu’s loyalty because of his background and accent.
Two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, are getting attention in Eater DC’s newly updated list of “Where to Find the Best Sushi Around DC,” released on May 14, 2026.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to withdraw proposed guidance that would make it easier for certain flavored e-cigarette products to receive federal approval.
Chicken Salad Chick is adjusting its timeline for its upcoming Olney location and is now aiming for an early July opening, rather than the spring debut previously anticipated.
The Maryland Department of Health announced it is monitoring two Maryland residents following a potential hantavirus exposure connected to a passenger aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship.