Anthony Michael Cohen of Germantown is set to begin a 750-mile walk on May 4 retracing Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad route from Maryland to Canada, and a series of kickoff rallies across Maryland and Virginia will lead up to the journey.
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A Montgomery County native could be headed back to the DMV in a big way. Over the last few months, Commanders.com has been spotlighting one mock draft each week, breaking down how potential picks could fit in Washington. In the latest feature, draft analyst Matt Miller mapped out all of the team’s selections in a full seven-round mock, including a notable local connection at the top.
Maryland collected more than $27.6 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between October and December 2025, according to the Office of the Comptroller, with the largest share generated in the Central Region (Baltimore Metro). (more…)
Metro is preparing for a major summer shutdown along part of the Red Line, with construction set to significantly impact travel through Montgomery County for two months.
Temperatures across the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia region are set to surge this week, with National Weather Service forecasters warning that several days could challenge or even break longstanding April heat records.
Kitchen Social’s future Downtown Crown location is moving into the next phase, with a $2 million permit now issued for interior work at the restaurant’s first Maryland outpost.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is introducing new assistive technology aimed at making travel easier and more independent for passengers with low vision, becoming one of the first airports in […]
Montgomery County-based Team Senshi Karate earned 21 medals at the 2026 USA Open Karate Championships and Junior International Cup, held April 2–5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8.8 million in contributions to the state in March 2026, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $105.6 million through the first nine months. Bettors wagered $604.7 million during the month and won back nearly $542 million, with sportsbook operators holding 10.4% of the total handle. (more…)
Six restaurants in Maryland have earned spots on Eater DC’s Spring 2026 “38 Best Restaurants Around DC” list, highlighting some of the region’s most defining dining destinations. Notably, five of the six featured Maryland restaurants are located in Montgomery County, continuing the area’s strong presence on the influential list. The latest edition, updated April 8, showcases a mix of established favorites and newer standouts across a range of cuisines.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the State has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the cargo ship M/V Dali, resolving part of the State’s claims stemming from the ship’s March 26, 2024 allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.