On Sunday evening, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that Catherine Ashley Hoggle, 38, of Clarksburg, had been indicted by a Montgomery County Grand Jury on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle. She was arrested in Kent County following her discharge from a state psychiatric hospital. (more…)


Catherine Ashley Hoggle, 38, of Clarksburg, has been indicted by a Montgomery County Grand Jury on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, and was arrested in Kent County after being discharged from a state psychiatric hospital. (more…)


A few months back, Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and famous for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, visited Frank’s Pizza & Pasta at 6620 Belair Rd in Baltimore earlier this year to sample their offerings.  After his visit, customers began lining up down the block before the restaurant opens, eager to savor the pizza and cheesesteak that Portnoy rated so highly. Today, we tried it.

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Mark your calendars, food lovers! The highly anticipated Summer Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), is back from August 18th to August 24th. This biannual event invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the region, from the heart of DC to the vibrant suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.

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Last fall, The Washington Post conducted an analysis of 7.5 million Yelp reviews and developed a formula to identify the best regional style pizza in each state. Absent from the post’s rankings is Maryland Style Pizza, which we have explained here. Naturally, any such list is likely to spark debate, but according to the Post, here are their top picks for select styles of pizza in Maryland:

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Motorists Can Expect Overnight Single-Lane Closures; Drivers Urged to Plan Extra Drive Time During Work Hours

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration began resurfacing MD 191 (Bradley Boulevard) in both directions between 6421 Bradley Boulevard and Bradmoor Drive in Bethesda on July 24. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting.


In a nation where the legality of various unconventional items often sparks debate, Maryland holds a unique distinction… it is the only state in the United States that completely prohibits the private ownership of flamethrowers. While other states may have regulations or permit requirements, Maryland’s stance is absolute.

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging recent federal actions by the Trump administration that seek to restrict access to healthcare for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth, arguing the measures exceed federal authority and threaten lawful medical care.

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Former President Joe Biden, known for his well-documented love of ice cream, has been spotted for the second time this week at a Baskin Robbins location here in Montgomery County, Maryland. The casual stops, this time in Downtown Bethesda (4905 Cordell Ave.), have drawn attention from local residents and media alike.

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