Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar has set up a countdown on Instagram indicating that it will open at 7401 Woodmont Ave. (2 Bethesda Metro Center) on Monday, March 24th.
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The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is advising consumers to be cautious of scams and aggressive marketing during March Madness, urging them to use only legal sports wagering operators regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Residents are encouraged to verify platforms, read terms carefully, and seek help for gambling-related issues if needed.
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed two measles cases in Prince George’s County residents who recently traveled internationally, unrelated to other recent cases in the region.
Last month, Joann Fabrics & Crafts announced it would be closing all 800 of its stores, including those at 2A Bureau Dr in Gaithersburg and 11160 Veirs Mill Rd Unit 180 in Wheaton. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County Grand Jury has issued a third indictment against Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, for allegedly misusing $100,000 intended for a real estate investment. Okolo, previously indicted for theft and insurance fraud, is accused of misappropriating client funds for personal and business expenses, with trials scheduled for June 12, 2025, and an initial court appearance for the latest case set for April 14, 2025.
Cheryl Leigh Gray, 50, of Middletown, Maryland, was sentenced to five years of incarceration, with all but 60 days suspended, and ordered to pay $65,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to felony theft. Gray, previously convicted in a separate theft case, admitted to stealing $65,000 from a friend by falsely claiming she needed the money for medical treatment, when in reality, she used it to pay court-ordered restitution.
U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby sentenced Andra Shirone Thompson, 48, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to a year and a day for two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. […]
Governor Wes Moore attended the Rebuilding Careers Job Fair in Frederick County to support displaced federal workers by connecting them with employers and workforce resources. The event, organized in partnership with state, county, and local agencies, featured over 75 employers and aimed to provide reemployment opportunities amid ongoing challenges for Maryland’s federal workforce.
Earlier this month, we reported that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was filming a television series, possibly Kitchen Nightmares or a similar show, at Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (1808 Rosemont Ave.) in Frederick. It has now been confirmed that Ramsay also recently filmed an episode at MacGregor’s Restaurant and Tavern in Havre de Grace, Maryland. (more…)
With the U.S. spending over $800 billion per year on Research and Development (R&D), the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most & Least Innovative States, with Maryland coming in ranked 6th overall.
Jimmy Murphy, 30, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 48 years in prison for conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, arson, and evidence tampering in connection to a 2020 retaliatory shooting that resulted in the death of his co-conspirator, Cornelius Bruce. (more…)