The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities, and four of the top ten “most ethnically diverse” cities/areas are in Montgomery County, Maryland,
Lapu Lapu is set to open at 1417 S. Fern Street in Arlington, Virginia, according to a report by ARLNow. (more…)
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to January 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during January 2025 totaled $63,651,034, an increase of $496,642 (0.8%) compared to January 2024. The January 2025 contributions included $45,992,850 to the Education Trust Fund, an increase of $343,541 (0.7%) compared to January 2024. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 15 other state attorneys general issued a statement opposing a recent Trump administration Executive Order, reaffirming their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care and vowing to challenge any federal actions that seek to restrict it. (more…)
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 9pm this evening (Wednesday) until 10am Thursday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), “total sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are expected.”
Maryland saw a significant 38% decrease in fatal overdoses in 2024, with 1,553 reported cases compared to 2,511 in 2023, according to preliminary state data. Governor Wes Moore attributed the decline to increased investments in behavioral health and substance use care but emphasized the need for continued efforts, particularly in addressing racial disparities in overdose rates. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Transportation have unveiled the design concept for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, marking a significant step in the multi-year effort to restore the bridge following its collapse. The project aims to reconnect communities, support economic growth, and enhance accessibility, with final design approvals and construction set to follow.
A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to require Kash Patel, President Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, to answer further questions regarding reports of politically motivated firings at the FBI. The letter raises concerns about the potential dismissal of FBI officials involved in investigating the January 6th Capitol riots and calls for greater transparency before Patel’s confirmation vote.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 9pm Wednesday until 10am Thursday for Montgomery County, Howard County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, DC, Prince George’s County, and other surrounding areas. An Ice Storm Warning has been issued further north that includes Washington County.
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch chicken salad, will open its first Maryland location in Westminster on February 11 at 255 Baltimore Boulevard in Westminster Station. (more…)