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).
A fundraiser has been launched to support employees of Crabcake Factory Bayside, which remains closed following a vehicle crash that caused significant damage to the restaurant’s kitchen area. (more…)
Popular Frederick, Maryland Instagram account @TheFrederickFeed has narrowed down some of the best steaks you can find in Frederick, and the list highlights a mix of classic steakhouses, chef-driven restaurants, and value standouts across the city. With so many of our readers living in or frequently visiting our neighbor to the north, we decided to put together a quick write-up inspired by their list.
New estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that federal employment in Maryland declined by an estimated 10,300 jobs in October and November 2025 combined, contributing to a total loss of about 24,900 federal positions in the state since January, while private sector employment fell by 4,400 jobs over the same two months.