On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced a government modernization initiative, directing state agencies to collaborate with the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement to identify cost savings, streamline operations, and eliminate redundancies, aiming to address Maryland’s budget deficit and enhance efficiency.
The snow has moved out of our area after dropping a half inch to 3 inches across the DMV. Here in Montgomery County, a general 1-2.5 inches fell, according to observations taken in the last six hours by trained spotters for the National Weather Service (NWS). The totals can be seen below (not every area is included):
Maryland has detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in a Caroline County broiler operation, marking the first case in a Maryland commercial poultry facility since 2023, prompting quarantines, bird depopulation, and heightened biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread. (more…)
Maryland State Troopers arrested a Montgomery County man this morning in connection with a reported shooting in Frederick County, the Maryland State Police Department (MSPD) shared in a news release today
A Rockville, MD man recently won $50,000 on a Monopoly scratch-off and plans to use the prize for a house down payment. The winning ticket was purchased at Hilltop Wine & Spirits in Prince George’s County. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued starting at 10pm this evening until 7am Saturday for DC, Central Maryland (including C/SW MoCo), and Northern Virginia.
Update: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of the DC Metro Area, including C/SW Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) writes that a “period of light to moderate snow will overspread the region this evening into tonight. Some lingering snow east of I-95 Saturday morning, then dry/cold through the weekend.”
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland will host its first Live! Restaurant Week from January 19 to January 30, featuring specially curated three-course prix fixe menus at five participating restaurants. Guests can enjoy seasonal favorites and signature dishes, showcasing the culinary expertise of the casino resort’s chefs.
According to Maryland’s sports wagering program, December 2024 generated $6.5 million for the state, bringing the fiscal year total to $46.6 million, all directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future […]
On Thursday, Macy’s Inc. announced the closure of 66 stores as part of its “Bold New Chapter” strategy, which aims to drive profitable growth by investing in 350 high-performing locations and phasing out approximately 150 underproductive stores by 2026. (more…)