The Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda region has once again been recognized as one of the most arts-vibrant communities in the United States, marking a decade of consistent national recognition. SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index ranking and placed the Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda region at No. 24 among 100 core based statistical areas for 2025.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Rockville has been named to Eater DC’s March 2026 list of the “Best New Restaurants Around DC,” once again earning recognition as the only restaurant in Maryland included in the roundup (a video of the grand opening celebration and experience can be seen below).
NBC4 meteorologist Doug Kammerer is watching the potential for a significant winter storm system to impact the region in mid-March.
A Clarksburg man and a California co-conspirator have pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances following a multi-agency investigation into cocaine trafficking from California to Maryland.
Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to regulations issued during the Trump administration that expanded religious and moral exemptions to the contraceptive coverage requirement under the Affordable Care Act.
Two Montgomery County Public Schools were honored Thursday by the Maryland General Assembly as part of the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools program.
Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $148.5 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in February 2026, a decrease of about $6.7 million, or 4.3 percent, compared to February 2025.
A Maryland restaurant lays claim to serving one of the best pizzas in the world. White Rabbit Gastropub in Frederick earned international recognition in 2022 when it, alongside its sister concept Rad Pies, won 1st Place for Best Pan Pizza at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.
Viral cheesesteak concept 5th & Steaks is continuing its rapid expansion in Maryland, with the brand set to open its third food truck location on March 5 in College Park.
A WARN notice filed with the State of Maryland on March 2 indicates that the IPIC Theaters location at 11830 Grand Park Avenue in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose is expected to close on April 28, potentially impacting 116 employees. (more…)