Scotty’s Vodka, a family-run vodka company based in Frederick County, has been named a 2026 “Spirits Rising Star” by Beverage Dynamics magazine after posting a 53.1% increase in sales year-over-year. (more…)
Maryland
With May marking Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day approaching, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on the 2026’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees, with Maryland ranked as the 5th best state for military retirees.
A Maryland sandwich shop has landed national recognition after being included on Only in Your State’s newly released list of “The Best 50 Sandwich Shops Across The U.S.”
A 7-Eleven in Bowie sold a $250,000 winning scratch-off ticket to a Maryland landscaper who claimed the prize this week. (more…)
Shibuya Eatery is gaining attention in Chevy Chase after a recent Taste MoCo post highlighting the restaurant was seen by roughly a quarter million people across platforms. The video can be seen below.
If you grew up in the D.C. suburbs of Maryland, there’s a good chance your idea of pizza looks a little different than the rest of the country’s.
A 7-Eleven in Columbia, MD sold a $570,000 Multi-Match jackpot-winning ticket to an Ellicott City resident who claimed the prize this week.
Maryland State Highway Administration announced reduced speed limits along portions of MD 355 (Urbana Pike) in Frederick County following a recent traffic study aimed at improving roadway safety. (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland ranks among the nation’s leaders in post-pandemic academic recovery, according to the newly released 2025 Education Scorecard compiled by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth. The report ranks Maryland 3rd in the nation for student growth in reading and 5th in math between 2022 and 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County election officials are reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation ahead of Maryland’s 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election is approaching.
The Social Security Administration has released data showing the most popular baby names in Maryland for births in 2025, based on a 100% sample of Social Security card application data. A list of the top 50 for boys and top 50 for girls can be seen below.