Forbes has released its annual “World’s Billionaires List” and ten Marylanders (including many from Montgomery County) have made the list. According to Forbes, “there are now more billionaires than ever: 2,781 in all, 141 more than last year and 26 more than the record set in 2021. They’re richer than ever, worth $14.2 trillion in aggregate, up by $2 trillion from 2023 and $1.1 trillion above the previous record, also set in 2021. Two-thirds of the list’s members are worth more than a year ago; only one fourth are poorer.” Below are the ten Maryland billionaires who made the list:

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The Dyrt, a popular app among campers, has announced the winners of its 2024 Best Places to Camp in the Northeast Region.  The awards are based on reviews and ratings from the site’s large community of campers. Included on the list are Cherry Hill Park (College Park, MD) at number 4 and Oceanside Assateague Campground (Assateague Island) at number 9.


The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration began resurfacing MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) between Milestone Drive and Shaw Avenue in Silver Spring on Sunday, May 12. The project should be completed by late June, weather permitting.  (more…)


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