A few local Facebook groups have been enjoying listing “unusual town names” in Maryland, so we wanted to share a few with you. Of course, not all of the names listed here will be unusual for everyone, but here are just ten of the dozens that were listed by several people:
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 41 other attorneys general are urging Congress to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on algorithm-driven social media platforms, citing their role in harming young people’s mental health and the need for federal action to protect youth. (more…)
With vaccines preventing 4 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide, according to the WHO, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States that Vaccinate the Most in 2024, as well as expert commentary, to identify where Americans are most protected from preventable diseases.
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced a $40.3 million, five-year grant award from the U.S. Department of Education, part of $149 million in federal funds to support initiatives focused on third-grade literacy proficiency across 23 states.
Bojangles returned to Maryland with its Frederick store opening on Monday at 1312 W. Patrick St. in Frederick, MD. It’s the first store back in Maryland after five locations closed in 2023, and the drive-thru line extended out into the street with some reporting the restaurant ran out of certain items. Here are what people had to say on social media, including many MoCo residents who made the trip:
On Monday, Governor Wes Moore, alongside federal officials, announced a $10 million federal grant to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to support small businesses under the State Small Business Credit Initiative. (more…)
With a recent Gallup poll showing only 47% of Americans are “very satisfied” with the way their life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Happiest States in America in 2024, with Maryland ranked 2nd happiest.
The original “viral Dubai chocolate bar” was created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier, a UAE-based brand founded by Sarah Hamouda in 2021. The original bar, named “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” is a milk chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and kataifi, and various versions of it are selling online for as much as $40 per bar– our very own @MrMoCo301 found a local version and gave it a try (video below).
Bojangles is officially back in Maryland with its Frederick store opening today at 1312 W. Patrick St. Frederick, MD. Hours of operation are 6am-10pm every day of the week.