The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has released the ninth episode of its podcast, Spirited Discussions, highlighting the top ten bestselling beers, wines, and spirits sold across the county over the past year. (more…)
Maryland
As you may have been able to tell, one of our editors is on vacation at one of the most popular beach destinations for those in our area. After years of visits and savoring countless slices from different restaurants at every hour, we believe Trattoria Lombardi’s offers Ocean City’s best pizza– or at least, our favorite. The restaurant is located between 92nd and 93rd Streets (but known as Lombardi’s 94th St.) on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland, has been a staple for Italian cuisine and pizza since 1962. Additional photos below.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal shooting by a Howard County police officer after a man armed with a spear allegedly advanced toward officers during a response to a reported stabbing in Columbia on June 9, 2025. (more…)
For nearly a century, Thrasher’s French Fries in Ocean City has reigned as the undisputed king of fries in Maryland. Renowned for using the freshest potatoes and frying them in peanut oil, Thrasher’s stands firmly by its tradition of not offering ketchup—a policy clearly communicated by signs at their stands. Instead, customers can savor their fries with just salt and vinegar. Below you’ll see the history of Thrasher’s as well as a few fun facts:
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 20 other attorneys general in supporting Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging the federal government’s freeze of over $2 billion in research funding.
According to Maryland’s sports wagering program, Maryland’s sports wagering market had its fifth-best single-month performance in May 2025, generating $7,746,363 in contributions to the state. (more…)
With Father’s Day approaching and “94.3% of married dads working last year compared to 72.3% of married moms,” the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads with Maryland coming in as “2025’s 10th Best State for Working Dads.”
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined 17 other attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice’s cancellation of public safety program funding, supporting a lawsuit to block the cuts, which threaten over $20 million in grants to Maryland programs. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a violent criminal organization linked to multiple shootings, a murder, and armed robberies across several Maryland counties and Washington, D.C.
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, effective June 11, 2025, citing her experience in juvenile justice and leadership roles both within the department and in national nonprofit work.
Maryland is home to a single Cook Out location, located at 1115 S Salisbury Blvd in Salisbury, MD. This standout fast-food destination draws visitors from near and far. On our way from Rockville to the beach in Ocean City, we stopped by for a snack. Our drive took approximately 2.5 hours, departing Rockville at 10:00am on a Monday and arriving by 12:30pm (photos below).