A lottery player from Essex, MD won $5 million on a $50 scratch-off ticket, prompting her to retire earlier than planned and make future plans for investing, helping family, and buying a new home and vehicles. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 21 other attorneys general filed a brief opposing a proposed court order that they argue could impact the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which supports participation of underrepresented businesses in federally funded transportation projects.
The community is rallying around 22-year-old Kyler Emmanuel and his family after he was struck by the driver of a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Dorsey Rd. in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County) early Saturday morning. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to Kyler and his family with medical expenses, rehabilitation, and transportation. Additional details from the fundraiser can be seen below:
Maryland’s three tallest buildings are all distinctive landmarks located in Baltimore, each contributing uniquely to the city’s skyline. The 23 tallest buildings in Maryland can all be found in Baltimore, with the 24th and 25th tallest buildings located in Montgomery County.
J&J Mex-Taqueria first opened in DC about a decade ago. The restaurant has since opened additional locations and is currently in a soft opening phase at Commas Food Hall in Ellsworth Place Mall (8661 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD). While J&J operated at nearby Solaire Social (that stall is now known as Ay Mamma), diners shared that the J&J Supreme burrito is the “best burrito in Maryland and DC”– a distinction that was echoed by fellow stall operators at Solaire.
The City of Rockville is poised for a significant enhancement to one of its recreational spaces, thanks to Maryland’s Community Parks and Playgrounds program. As part of Governor Wes Moore’s FY 2026 budget, Rockville has been allocated $225,000 for the replacement of the playground at Fallsgrove Park.
Governor Wes Moore on Monday unveiled a new roadside historical marker near Harriet Tubman’s birthplace in Dorchester County to honor her life and legacy, highlighting Maryland’s commitment to preserving untold stories through permanent state monuments.
Governor Wes Moore issued a State of Preparedness on Monday, June 23, in response to a forecasted heat wave with dangerously high temperatures across Maryland, directing state agencies to coordinate efforts and urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and vulnerable populations. (more…)
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides up to $15 on July 4 to help prevent drunk driving in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where nearly 40% of Independence Day traffic deaths involve alcohol, according to NHTSA. (more…)
Governor Moore issued a statement Sunday evening affirming that his administration is coordinating closely with state and federal agencies to ensure public safety following the military strike in Iran, while expressing support for deployed Maryland service members and their families. (more…)