U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Places to Live rankings, highlighting 15 Maryland communities recognized for factors including affordability, quality of life, job market strength, and overall desirability (list below).
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Pittsburgh-based Millie’s Ice Cream is preparing to open its first Maryland location in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown.
Maryland Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, also known as the KIDS Act, arguing the legislation would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while shielding major technology companies from accountability.
Maryland hospitals received a wide range of grades in the newly released Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, with 17 hospitals earning an “A,” 11 receiving a “B,” 12 receiving a “C,” and one hospital receiving a “D” for patient safety performance. Full list below.
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Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail has returned for its 14th year, running from now through September 7 with creamery stops across the state and a new digital pass system allowing visitors to check in, earn points, and qualify for prizes. (more…)
Signage for Kitchen Social’s first Maryland location has been approved as the restaurant continues moving forward at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg. (more…)
One Maryland Pizza Hut location is getting a blast from the past.
As Marylanders continue navigating a cold and rainy Memorial Day weekend, visitors hoping to take advantage of warmer summer days ahead at “Maryland’s Secret Beach” will once again need to plan ahead before heading out.
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Steeze Burger’s long-awaited first brick-and-mortar location officially opened its doors at 12141 Darnestown Rd. in Gaithersburg on Sunday, May 24, and the response was immediate, with lines stretching down the block (video below).
One Maryland (and DC) restaurant has earned national recognition on Yelp’s newly released list of the “Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in the U.S., According to Yelp Elites.”
NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer has released his 2026 Summer Heat Forecast, predicting a warm but manageable summer across the DMV, with humidity and rainfall expected to play a bigger role than extreme heat.