The highly anticipated and beloved seasonal watermelon shake has returned at Cook Out, and families from across the state are visiting Maryland’s only Cook Out location (Salisbury) for a taste of the shake that’s only available in July and August.
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Governor Wes Moore announced that eligible Maryland households will receive increased energy assistance benefits through the Office of Home Energy Programs to help offset rising utility costs, with expanded eligibility and higher benefit amounts taking effect in Fiscal Year 2026. (more…)
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s (PGPD) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) recently arrested two suspects in connection with a carrier scam that involved the impersonation of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agents. The suspects are 30-year-old Zheng Xie of Flushing, New York, and 27-year-old Jianwei Wang of Monterey Park, California.
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Montgomery County and will conduct focused enforcement on impaired driving laws. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the continuation of the CHNV parole program, which allows over 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live and work legally in the U.S., as the case is reviewed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
A Charles County, MD retiree won a $2,041,396 progressive jackpot on a $30 FAST PLAY Gold Rush Progressive ticket purchased at Mutt’s Liquors in Indian Head, making him Maryland’s latest multi-millionaire. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, we’ve put together a list of local favorites based on national and regional “best fried chicken” articles, reader recommendations, and input from our staff.
Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa, founded in 2008 by cousins Phil E. Sardelis and Phil G. Sardelis from Montgomery County, has recently announced plans to expand with five new locations in Maryland. Despite their Greek roots, the cousins shared a deep appreciation for Peruvian cuisine and envisioned a warm space where families could come together to savor fresh, authentic dishes.