Montgomery County passed legislation in 2024 to address environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums. Sales of gas-powered equipment have been banned since July 1, 2024, and the ban on their use begins in just a few weeks, effective July 1, 2025. (more…)
Heading to Sandy Point or “Maryland’s Secret Beach”Greenbrier this summer? A day-use reservation is now required on weekends and holidays. Per Maryland State Parks, “This change helps reduce traffic and avoid capacity closures on our busiest days. Planning ahead means a safer, smoother visit for everyone.”
Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s plan to cut nearly 90% of AmeriCorps’ workforce and eliminate $400 million in programs. The court’s ruling restores services in plaintiff states, including Maryland, and prevents the closures from taking effect while litigation continues.
Chowhound, a website for food aficionados and “anyone who wants to know the absolute best way to prepare a dish and the science behind why that’s so,” has compiled a list of “The Best Burger in Every State.” Maryland’s Abbey Burger was their selection for our great state.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $176.4 million in gaming revenue in May 2025, a 1.9% increase from the same month last year, marking the state’s seventh-best month on record. Casino contributions to the state totaled $76.1 million, including $54.9 million for the Education Trust Fund, with most individual casinos reporting year-over-year gains.
Governor Wes Moore visited Longfields Elementary School in Prince George’s County to highlight the impact of instructional coaching on improving student outcomes and supporting educators, particularly in underserved communities. The visit emphasized the success of Longfields’ coaching model, which has led to notable academic gains, and aligns with the state’s new Academic Excellence Program aimed at boosting literacy and math scores statewide.
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott announced a coordinated response to a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill that occurred Wednesday in Baltimore’s Harbor East, traced to a Johns Hopkins Hospital facility, with cleanup efforts ongoing and traffic impacts expected. (more…)
In this article we take a look at five upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts within the last couple of months. Today we’re going to highlight the five (in no particular order) that have generated the most buzz in the last few months in terms of views, likes, and shares:
The Town of Ocean City has officially passed new beach regulations prohibiting tents and limiting canopy use on its beaches, effective immediately. This ordinance “aims to enhance safety, improve visibility, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all beachgoers.”
Per the news release distributed on Wednesday, June 4: “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, supporting the right of the American people to cast their ballots free from racial discrimination. The brief, filed in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe, specifically argues in defense of the ability of private citizens to file lawsuits to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) when their rights are violated. (more…)
Shake Shack will open its fourth Montgomery County location, with the Business Journal reporting that the New York-based burger restaurant will open at 7535 Old Georgetown Road in Downtown Bethesda.