U.S. News has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the U.S. rankings, spotlighting 250 major cities across the nation. In evaluating each city’s value, desirability, job market strength, and overall quality of life, the list highlights those communities that have excelled in offering exceptional living experiences. Two Maryland cities have made the top 25.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration anticipates improving nearly 3,400 lane miles of pavement across Maryland through patching and resurfacing efforts during Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1.
Alert Montgomery issued the following alert on Friday, May 30: “A Tornado Watch has been issued for Montgomery County until 12:00 am Saturday, 5/31. Be alert for rapidly changing weather […]
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland unsealed two indictments charging a South Carolina man with defrauding Medicare out of over $5 million through a COVID-19 laboratory testing scheme and defrauding customers of his private jet company out of approximately $15 million. (more…)
A Randallstown woman won $1 million on a Lucky 777 scratch-off ticket purchased at an Annapolis gas station on a spontaneous stop before a meeting. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s designation of the County as a “sanctuary jurisdiction,” reaffirming that the county is not in violation of federal law and will not alter its policies based on political pressure. Elrich emphasized that the County will continue cooperating with federal immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes and threats to public safety, while rejecting efforts to criminalize immigrants or divide the community. Full statement below:
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) safely tranquilized and relocated a young male black bear from a tree in Langley Park (though the agency referred to the area as Silver Spring) on Memorial Day, after tracking its movement through Baltimore and Howard counties, and fitted it with a collar as part of a population study. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced that NewCold, a global food logistics company, will invest over $275 million to build an advanced cold storage facility in Hagerstown, creating 125 to 150 new jobs and strengthening Maryland’s role in high-tech supply chain infrastructure.
A Virginia man visiting Montgomery County won $50,000 on a $30 lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Wheaton. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The Maryland Department of Health has received federal approval to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances, enhancing eligibility, reducing administrative barriers, and improving family and peer support under the state’s 1915(i) Medicaid plan.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined 15 other attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging the National Science Foundation’s recent termination of diversity-focused STEM programs and a new funding cap on research project costs, arguing the changes are unlawful and would significantly harm universities and scientific research nationwide.