Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $172.2 million in revenue from slot machines and table games in April 2026, marking the strongest monthly performance of the fiscal year and a 5.9% increase compared to April 2025.
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The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against tickborne diseases as part of Tickborne Disease Awareness Month, emphasizing prevention as warmer weather brings increased outdoor activity.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the United States Postal Service that would allow certain firearms to be shipped through the mail.
A Gaithersburg man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug trafficking offense tied to the death of a 15-year-old girl, with prosecutors saying the fatal encounter stemmed from a social media transaction.
With National Police Week starting on May 10 and the median annual salary for a police officer reaching over $77,000, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer in 2026, to help identify where this hazardous but rewarding career is the most worthwhile. Maryland came in ranked 4th overall.
Eater DC released its latest list of the “Best Steakhouses Around D.C.,” with a focus on original and smaller-scale steakhouses that have been open for roughly six months or more. While there are plenty of places to grab a steak in Maryland, only two Maryland restaurants made the list, and both are in Montgomery County.
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is nearing the opening of its first Maryland store and planning to continue its rapid expansion with its sights on Montgomery County as part of its next growth phase.
The Maryland Department of Health has issued a public notification regarding a potential measles exposure after confirming a case in a Washington, D.C. resident who visited a location in Maryland while infectious on April 24, 2026. Health officials say there is no known connection between this case and other measles cases reported in Maryland this year.
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Ekiben’s highly anticipated debut in Frederick drew a line down the block on opening day, signaling strong demand for the Baltimore-based favorite as it expands beyond its home market for the first time. The restaurant was previously ranked as having the 4th best fried chicken in all of the United States and Canada by Yelp.
A Burtonsville angler has reached one of Maryland’s top recreational fishing milestones, earning recognition after years of dedication, learning, and persistence.
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A Montgomery County native is stepping into one of Baltimore’s top sports media roles.