Liatris, an advanced materials company based in Rockville, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its expanded pilot manufacturing facility, an event joined by Governor Wes Moore and other local leaders. Supported by state and local grants, the project is expected to generate more than $20 million in economic impact, create new jobs, and help advance Maryland’s clean energy and sustainability goals through high-performance building insulation products. (more…)
Mark Hendrickson stands out as one of only 13 athletes to have played in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The former Orioles player, who ended his athletic career with the team in 2011, is also the most recent athlete to do so.
LoveFood, described as a “hugely successful and award-winning food and cookery website,” has released its list of “The Best Ice Cream Parlor in Every State.” Maryland’s winner was Annapolis Ice Cream Company, which has several locations across the state through Always Ice Cream.
The City of Hagerstown has enacted a temporary ordinance effective August 8, 2025 until February 8th, 2026, aimed at maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of public spaces within its limits. This ordinance prohibits sleeping or lodging outdoors in public areas, ensuring that these spaces remain welcoming for all residents and visitors.
On Monday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing a USDA proposal to collect and share personal data from SNAP recipients, arguing it is unnecessary, unlawful, and threatens privacy protections.
A New York man claimed a $1 million lottery prize after purchasing the winning ticket at a Baltimore 7-Eleven. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
A man from Upper Marlboro won $40,000 playing Keno after purchasing a winning ticket at Sugarloaf Wine Cellar on Wisteria Drive in Germantown. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The American Cancer Society has once again lowered the price of the property that was donated to the organization by former Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder in 2024. The house, located at 11900 River Rd. in Potomac, is now available for $24.9 million– a $5 million price drop from the previous $29.9 million price, and almost half of the $49 million it was initially listed for in February 2023.
With reading scores falling nationwide and math gains uneven last year amid significant inflation and economic uncertainty, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s States with the Best & Worst School Systems, with Maryland coming in ranked 9th overall.
The Proper Burger from Duke’s Grocery has been voted the “Best Burger in DC” for the 10th consecutive year in Washington City Paper’s ‘Best of DC.’ Duke’s Grocery opened its first Maryland location in Potomac this past April and has five additional locations in DC (video of the experience below).
Attorney General Brown joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, citing humanitarian and economic concerns.