Montgomery County-founded Tequila Rimari, created by Clarksburg residents Dheeraj Naidu and Vrunda Parekh, has earned new national recognition after both of its tequila expressions received Double Gold medals at the 2026 SIP Awards. (more…)
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A 32-year-old Largo woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in a multi-million-dollar money laundering conspiracy that prosecutors say laundered proceeds from large-scale wire fraud schemes targeting government agencies, businesses and other organizations across the country. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined attorneys general from 14 other states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, seeking to block the planned termination of federally funded school-based mental health grants.
A Silver Spring car salesman is celebrating an early birthday surprise after winning a $50,000 prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off just months before turning 50. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced 58 matching grant awards totaling $5 million through the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, supporting heritage tourism, historic preservation, museums, parks and community projects across the state. The grants are designed to promote economic growth through tourism while preserving Maryland’s cultural and historical resources. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the parent company of Cash App, resolving allegations that the company failed to protect users from fraud, misled consumers about the app’s security, and did not provide the fraud resolution process required by law. (more…)
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7.6 million in contributions to the state during June 2026, capping a fiscal year that returned $132.3 million to state programs. The Fiscal Year 2026 total, covering July 2025 through June 2026, was a 48.8% increase from the $88.9 million generated in Fiscal Year 2025. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kency Diaz, a missing 16-year-old.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, challenging the state’s immigration enforcement policies.
Wine Enthusiast has named the Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg (25001 Burnt Hill Rd.) one of the Best Winery Restaurants in the World, placing the Montgomery County destination alongside just 56 other winery restaurants worldwide. The list includes only 13 restaurants in the United States (video of the experience available below).
Germantown and Kensington have earned spots on PetSmart’s annual list of the nation’s top cat-loving cities, making Montgomery County one of only a handful of places with multiple communities recognized. (more…)