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.

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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…)


For the past 15 years, residents of Montgomery County have been raving about Jazmin Cuisine, located at 7601-F Airpark Rd. in Gaithersburg. Many consider this Tex-Mex eatery to be an even better—and more affordable—alternative to the global giant Chipotle. The video below by our very own Mr. MoCo showcases a recent lunch experience at Jazmin Cuisine.

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Cold Case Unit charged 82-year-old Rodger Zodas Brown with the 1979 murder of Kathryn Donohue in Glenarden, MD, following advancements in forensic genetic genealogy. Brown, who lived in Hyattsville at the time of the crime, was arrested in North Carolina and faces extradition to Prince George’s County on charges of first-degree murder, rape, and related offenses. (more…)


Maryland State Police arrested Harriet Penniman Van Kleeck, 63, of Towson, MD, for suspected impaired driving after she struck a state trooper’s patrol vehicle on I-695. The trooper, who was inside the vehicle with emergency lights activated, was taken to a hospital and later released, while the investigation remains ongoing.

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Aqua Vision Care, LLC agreed to pay $143,336 to resolve allegations of submitting false Medicaid claims for vision services not provided. The settlement includes $71,668 in restitution for unprovided services and a $71,668 civil penalty.

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Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with Work for America to help displaced federal workers connect with state and local government jobs through the Civic Match talent platform. As Maryland becomes Work for America’s first “Spotlight State,” the initiative will expand job opportunities, provide employment resources, and support federal workers transitioning into new public service roles.

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With National Doctors’ Day coming up on March 30and a family physician’s average annual salary at around $225,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Doctors, to help pinpoint where doctors can find the most financial success and the best quality employment. Maryland came in ranked 44th overall.

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