Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced over $17 million in fines and a permanent business ban against Prosperity Partners, Inc., Prosperity Medical, and three individuals for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 585 investors of nearly $29 million in Maryland and beyond. (more…)
Clash of Styles Set to Deliver Fireworks: In a matchup brimming with intrigue, the Sherwood Warriors and Arundel Wildcats will face off in a highly anticipated state semifinal, with both teams bringing unique strengths to the gridiron. Sherwood, riding the momentum of a dominant season, boasts a versatile and potent offense complemented by a tenacious defense. Meanwhile, Arundel’s methodical, option-driven attack has dismantled opponents with precision and speed, setting the stage for a fascinating battle in the trenches.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and the Maryland Office of the Attorney General are partnering to issue an alert for consumers in the market for a used car to be aware of flood damaged vehicles originating from states recently impacted by hurricanes and flooding.
Cougars Clash with Bruins in Semifinal Showdown of Grit and Glory: The Maryland high school football landscape is no stranger to epic playoff battles, but this week’s Class 4A semifinal between Quince Orchard and Broadneck promises to be a clash for the ages. On one sideline, the Cougars—a perennial powerhouse with a resume glistening in playoff dominance—boast just one loss in the last decade. On the other hand, the Bruins have surged to prominence as the terror of Montgomery County, going 3-0 vs MoCo, dating back to last year.
The Bowie Baysox are the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and play in the Double-A Northeast. The team plays their home games at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie. The Baysox have announced that the will be official renamed the Chesapeake Baysox during a special event at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis. “The updated team name represents a new chapter in Baysox baseball, expanding the brand to better reflect the broad and diverse community of fans who support the team across the region. The Baysox will continue to play at their home, Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Maryland.”
A Maryland couple plans to use the $1,000,000 they won from a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at an Aberdeen Wawa to buy a new home and support their family. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Eater DC recently released its list of “Best Chinese Restaurants Around DC” and seven Maryland restaurants made the list, including six from right here in Montgomery County. We take a look at the seven Maryland restaurants that made the list below:
Winter City Lights, open now through December 29th in Olney, MD, has captured national attention and high rankings for its light displays, flagship Christmas tree, and 1.5 mile illuminated path through the woods. According to Winter City Lights, the holiday lights event has already been named as a top holiday lights attraction in the country by Country Living #2, Pioneer Woman #5 and House Beautiful #15 (video preview below).
On Friday, “Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s Future of Procurement Apprenticeship pilot program, the nation’s first public procurement apprenticeship initiative, which aims to train participants through educational and certification pathways for careers in state procurement.”
A Montgomery County, MD man and former Montgomery County Police officer, 25-year-old Justin Lee, was sentenced to prison Friday after he was previously convicted of forcibly obstructing law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Results of Quarterfinal Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final):