Since 1962, Jimmie Cone has been a beloved destination for soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt in Damascus, Maryland (26420 Ridge Rd). Today it opens for its 63rd season, as the iconic ice cream shop continues to delight both longtime fans and new visitors alike. Jimmie Cone also boasts an additional location in Mount Airy (1312 S Main St.), expanding its reach to even more ice cream enthusiasts.
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and famous for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, visited Frank’s Pizza & Pasta at 6620 Belair Rd in Baltimore earlier this year to sample their offerings. Since his visit, customers have been lining up down the block before the restaurant opens, eager to savor the pizza and cheesesteak that Portnoy rated so highly.
On Friday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Racquel Britt Davis, 51, was sentenced by Judge Robert E. Cahill, Jr. for felony theft after submitting 18 fraudulent claims for short-term disability and accident supplemental insurance while employed as a correctional officer, and she has been ordered to pay $50,251.66 in restitution.
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office shared in a March 15th news release that it has identified and charged 25-year-old Matthew Luis Rocha Gonzalez of Olney, Maryland, in connection with a […]
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring 18 federal agencies to halt illegal mass layoffs of probationary employees and reinstate those fired by 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025. This ruling follows a lawsuit by Brown and a coalition of 20 attorneys general, challenging the Trump administration’s failure to provide the legally required 60-day notice before terminating thousands of federal employees, causing harm to Maryland’s economy and workforce.
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller met with the Governor’s Interfaith Council to discuss support for communities affected by federal workforce changes. The administration highlighted ongoing efforts, including job fairs and expanded resources, to assist displaced federal workers in Maryland.
The Maryland Office of the Comptroller reported that the state collected nearly $73 million in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales in 2024, with $17.6 million generated in the final quarter. A portion of the revenue was allocated to community reinvestment, county governments, public health initiatives, business assistance, and the state’s General Fund, as outlined in the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore signed three memoranda of understanding with labor unions representing Maryland first responders, including firefighters and law enforcement officers. The agreements outline benefits and commitments to workers, with union leaders expressing appreciation for the administration’s support during challenging financial times.
Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with SIRUM to expand access to affordable prescription medications in Maryland through the nonprofit pharmacy Good Pill. The initiative allows Maryland residents facing high prescription costs to obtain medications for as little as $2 per month, with prescriptions delivered statewide. (more…)
Eater DC recently unveiled its list of the “Best Korean Barbecue Restaurants Around DC,” featuring three establishments from Maryland, including two located in Montgomery County.
The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) released a report detailing the historical and current factors driving mass incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal legal system, offering 18 recommendations to address systemic inequities, particularly the over-incarceration of Black people. (more…)