Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about the potential transfer or sale of consumers’ genetic information. He advised Marylanders to consider deleting their accounts to protect their sensitive data, noting that 23andMe allows users to remove their information through account settings. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 31 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, which would allow states to use cell phone jamming technology in prisons to prevent inmates from using contraband phones for criminal activities. The coalition argues that these devices would enhance public safety by disrupting illegal communications without interfering with emergency services.
With the Consumer Price Index for clothing increasing rapidly over the past few years, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Clothes to shed light on where Americans are having the most trouble affording apparel. Per the report, Marylanders spent the fourth lowest % of their income on clothing.
Maryland leaders, including Governor Wes Moore, gathered to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, honoring the six victims and recognizing the state’s resilience. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding the bridge and supporting affected communities, businesses, and workers in the ongoing recovery efforts. (more…)
University of Maryland President Darrell J. Pines has announced that Kermit the Frog will be the school’s 2025 Commencement Speaker.
The Wiper Week initiative will provide free windshield wiper replacements and installation to promote road safety and visibility for drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 7pm this evening for portions of Northern Virginia, Central Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), and Washington DC.
After more than 90 years of service in Ocean City, MD, Alaska Stand on 9th Street announced last month that it will be closing its doors. In a message to the community, the owners expressed their gratitude for the cherished memories created at the 9th Street Boardwalk location and confirmed that Thrasher’s Fries will take over the space. Fans of Alaska Stand have shared their memories, which can be found below.
The first week of spring has brought fairly seasonal weather, featuring a couple of colder days with high temperatures in the 50s on Wednesday and Thursday. However, temperatures are expected to warm up slightly on Friday, with a possibility of reaching the 80s on Saturday.
Nearly ten years ago, on May 19, 2015, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) announced a significant change to the in-vehicle skills test for obtaining a Class C non-commercial driver’s license, which is the most common type of driver’s license in the state. The MVA removed parallel parking from the list of required test elements, a decision that has been in effect statewide for nearly a decade.
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is now open at 7401 Woodmont Ave. (2 Bethesda Metro Center). The restaurant officially opened at 4pm on Monday, March 24th. Our very own Mr. MoCo stopped in to support on opening day and shared the following ‘first look’ video: