Halloweentown has become a cherished Halloween staple for families since its debut in 1998. With its whimsical portrayal of a magical world filled with witches and goblins, the film captivates audiences each year as they revisit Marnie Piper’s enchanting journey. Kimberly J. Brown, widely recognized for her role as the teen witch Marnie Piper in the Halloweentown films, is from right here in Gaithersburg.
The Maryland Department of Health announced on Thursday that it is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. (more…)
A lucky Nottingham, MD man recently discovered he had a $50,000-winning Powerball ticket after his friend helped him check a pile of old lottery tickets that were in his car. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 17 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting the removal of North Carolina’s restrictions on mifepristone access, arguing that these restrictions conflict with the FDA’s determinations and create unnecessary barriers to reproductive healthcare. (more…)
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has issued a reminder for a scam that has been ongoing for a while, “REMINDER: SCAM ALERT! Ongoing SMS (text) phishing attacks claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls (see example). Report these incidents directly to FBI at ic3.gov”
Some areas in Western Maryland have already passed their peak foliage for the season, while regions on the Eastern Shore, Central Maryland, and Southern Maryland are nearing their midpoint in leaf change, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced $60.5 million in federal and state funding to support victim services across Maryland, aiming to enhance resources for crime victims through a competitive grant process that includes new service providers and broader geographic reach.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning residents to be cautious of charity scams during hurricane relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering tips to ensure donations reach legitimate organizations. (more…)
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille and Oasis Marina’s management has announced that after 30 years on the waterfront in Annapolis, Pusser’s will be relocating to the Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore’s Canton Neighborhood and plans to open in the Spring of 2025.
Baltimore Police have announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old John Callis of Baltimore following the brutal assault that was captured in the now-viral video of Callis assaulting two Washington Commanders fans following last Sunday’s Ravens/Commanders game.
For Reader’s Digest’s eight ‘Nicest Places in America’ annual contest, the magazine started by asking readers to be “scouts around the country and send us your nominations for the nicest places you know.” The magazine’s editorial team vets each place carefully, whittling down the list with the help of its panel of judges (including the Today’s Show Al Roker) “who know a thing or two about niceness themselves.” This year, the list included one place in Maryland.