The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for several Maryland counties, including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington counties. The watch remains in effect until 10pm Sunday night and extends into Virginia.
In August 2024, we shared the news of Fuddruckers planning to return to Maryland and Washington DC, with new locations originally slated to open in the fall. The DC location opened in March, and eager customers now await the Maryland reopening.
Niche recently released its 2025 list of the ‘Best Places to Live in Maryland.’ Niche is an online resource providing information on K-12 schools, colleges, cities, neighborhoods, and companies across the United States. The ‘Best Places to Live’ ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area.
Located in Frederick County, MD, near the Montgomery County line, Sugarloaf Mountain stands as a distinctive geological and historical landmark. Though not towering by mountain standards, its unique conical shape and isolated prominence in the otherwise rolling Piedmont landscape have made it a recognizable and cherished feature for centuries, drawing visitors from the surrounding metropolitan areas of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a final order against Gerald Stringer, owner of Maryland-based Tiffin Athletic Mats, for violating consumer protection laws by failing to deliver or refund athletic equipment purchases, ordering him to pay a $174,000 penalty and at least $139,431 in restitution.
Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a statement supporting the Maryland Supreme Court’s decision upholding the constitutionality of a state law that prohibits individuals with felony-level convictions from possessing firearms. (more…)
In a move set to impact vehicle owners across Maryland, House Bill 352, known as the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) of 2025, introduces several significant changes to vehicle registration fees, excise taxes, and eligibility requirements for historic vehicles. Effective July 1, 2025, these adjustments are designed to streamline fiscal operations and ensure equitable cost recovery for the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Yelp Community Managers recently compiled a national list of 20 “Off the Beaten Path Breweries” worth the trip, including two from Maryland– one in Montgomery County. “Whether you prefer a smooth lager, a hoppy IPA, a fruity sour, or a toasty stout – a good craft beer is worth the trip.”
Per the news release distributed on Governor Wes Moore today announced hundreds of millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings under the Moore-Miller Administration’s government modernization initiative. The initiative, which will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in FY26 alone, is expected to save $250 million across procurement, IT, and vehicle fleet management over the next five years, in addition to more than $326 million in real estate savings over the next 20-25 years.
“While the federal government recklessly slashes budgets and lays off public servants, we are using data to save taxpayers money and modernize government in a targeted way,” said Gov. Moore. “This announcement is only the beginning of our efforts. Together, we will continue to prioritize fiscal discipline and ensure we deliver essential services to all Marylanders, efficiently and effectively.”
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the ongoing recovery efforts centered on the oil spill in Baltimore City: (more…)
Montgomery County passed legislation in 2024 to address environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums. Sales of gas-powered equipment have been banned since July 1, 2024, and the ban on their use begins in just a few weeks, effective July 1, 2025. (more…)