Two Maryland Lottery Powerball tickets sold in Gwynn Oak and Hagerstown each won $50,000 in the December 17 drawing by matching four white balls and the Powerball, while no one won the $1.25 billion jackpot.
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Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass, a new statewide data platform designed to help entrepreneurs access information, funding opportunities, and business support in high-need communities.
Strong winds are expected across Montgomery County and the region on Friday as a powerful cold front moves through the area overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
An inmate previously convicted in a high-profile Montgomery County gold bar scam has died while in state custody, according to Maryland State Police.
There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment as we head into the new year. The statistics come from the 2026 Niche list of the largest schools in Maryland obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.
FOX45 Baltimore Chief Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily had a little fun with social media on Wednesday after sharing a graphic showing the “chance of a white Christmas” across Maryland and the surrounding region.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general are urging Meta to more strictly enforce its advertising policies on Instagram and Facebook, citing concerns over pharmaceutical and weight loss ads that use misleading claims and AI-generated content.
Governor Wes Moore announced $69.5 million in Fiscal Year 2026 awards to fund 226 projects through six Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development revitalization programs, supporting local governments, community organizations, and institutions statewide.
A Lanham, MD woman who worked as a direct support professional was found guilty of second-degree abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult after evidence showed she physically assaulted a non-verbal person in her care.
While there are more than just two great places to grab a steak in Montgomery County, Silver Spring and Bethesda both scored big on Eater DC’s latest roundup of standout steakhouses in the Washington region. In the publication’s updated 17 Best Steakhouses Around D.C. guide, J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse in Silver Spring and Medium Rare’s Bethesda location were highlighted as must-try destinations for steak lovers. Charley Prime was removed from the list as it made the transition to Charley: A Chesapeake Chophouse and Bar.
With many individuals weighing the option of opening a new credit card to increase their spending power this holiday season, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its latest report on the States With the Most Credit Cards, highlighting areas where people may be more vulnerable to overspending or missing payments. Maryland came in ranked 9th in states with most credit cards.