Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County judge sentenced Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, MD, to six months in jail after a jury convicted him of two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction of justice related to misappropriating $36,500 from a client and fabricating evidence.
Tia Queta, a longtime staple of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, will close later this month after 45 years in business.
Earlier this week, the Starvin Marvin’s Pizzeria & Grille (6942 Crestwood Blvd.) shared an update on social media clarifying that the previously announced sale of the business is currently on hold. According to the owners, the deal is now “in limbo” due to circumstances beyond their control, but the Frederick store remains open and operating.
Ekiben is expanding beyond Baltimore for the first time, with a new Frederick location aiming for a March opening, according to Frederick City Media. The popular Asian fusion restaurant, co-founded by Quince Orchard High School graduate Steve Chu, will mark a major milestone for the brand as it continues its growth in Maryland.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore opened the new Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, a $520 million project that will begin serving passengers and airlines tomorrow and is the largest capital improvement in the airport’s history.
A customer walking out of Health Pack Meals’ Kentlands storefront recently summed it up simply: “It’s like a healthy Chipotle.” That same sentiment has also been shared by readers who tipped off The MoCoShow about the rebrand. The off-the-cuff comparison is exactly what owners Lev and Suzie Meliksetyan hope people take away as they officially rebrand their brick-and-mortar restaurant to Culture Kitchen. For now, the exterior signage still reads “Health Pack Meals” as additional changes continue to roll out. A video of two of their bowls can be seen below.
Wes Moore announced the Vax Act as part of his 2026 legislative agenda, which would give the Maryland Department of Health independent authority to issue science-based vaccine and preventive care recommendations and maintain insurance coverage and pharmacist access to vaccines.
A Rosedale, MD won $1 million in the Jan. 2 Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle, with the winning ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven in Pikesville. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Wes Moore announced that his proposed FY 2027 budget includes a record $124.1 million for law enforcement through the State Aid for Police Protection Program, citing preliminary data showing significant statewide declines in homicides, non-fatal shootings, and robberies.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Maryland’s first Tim Hortons will open in Eldersburg, replacing a former Roy Rogers at 6400 Ridge Road at Eldersburg Commons in Carroll County. (more…)
At one point on Saturday night, nearly 100 people stood bundled up in below-freezing temperatures outside a commercial kitchen in Rockville, waiting hours for one thing… a smashburger from Josh’s Smack Shack. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis was one of them (video below).