Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy has appointed Dr. Shawn Joseph as the permanent Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), following nearly a year serving as the district’s interim leader.
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A little more than a month after launching its new Chef’s Counter experience, Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg is earning regional recognition for one of its signature dishes.
Montgomery County’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2026, to reflect the region’s inflation rate, as required by local law. (more…)
Six Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, accounting for nearly half of Maryland’s public school semifinalists this year.
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s AI Innovation Lab, a new initiative within the Maryland Department of Information Technology designed to help state agencies expand the use of artificial intelligence through shared tools, infrastructure, training, and expert support. (more…)
Anthony G. Brown announced that Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against MV Realty PBC, LLC and affiliated entities and executives, alleging the company engaged in illegal consumer lending through so-called “Homeowner Benefit Agreements” offered to Maryland homeowners. (more…)
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced $3 million in financial assistance to help small and minority-owned businesses expand and create jobs across Maryland. The funding, provided through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, is expected to support the creation of 72 new jobs and help retain 28 existing positions. (more…)
Maryland Department of Health has reported the first heat-related death of 2026 in Maryland. According to the department, the deceased was a man in the 70-80 age range, and the death occurred in Calvert County. (more…)
Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response have launched a new public dashboard allowing Maryland residents to track how opioid settlement funds are being received, distributed, and spent across the state.
Two Maryland pizzerias are once again being recognized among the best in the country, with both moving up on the newly released 2026 50 Top Pizza USA list.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Places to Live rankings, highlighting 15 Maryland communities recognized for factors including affordability, quality of life, job market strength, and overall desirability (list below).