Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kency Diaz, a missing 16-year-old.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, challenging the state’s immigration enforcement policies.
Wine Enthusiast has named the Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg (25001 Burnt Hill Rd.) one of the Best Winery Restaurants in the World, placing the Montgomery County destination alongside just 56 other winery restaurants worldwide. The list includes only 13 restaurants in the United States (video of the experience available below).
Germantown and Kensington have earned spots on PetSmart’s annual list of the nation’s top cat-loving cities, making Montgomery County one of only a handful of places with multiple communities recognized. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has announced $1.23 million in grants to help nearly 600 Marylanders gain skills for careers in high-growth industries increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules aimed at preventing scammers from obtaining legitimate phone numbers used to make robocalls and scam texts. (more…)
MCPS recently shared that Lorena Wu, a rising junior at Poolesville High School, was officially sworn in as Maryland’s Student Member of the Board for the 2026-2027 term on July 1 after being appointed earlier this year by Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
Maryland holds the unique distinction of being the only U.S. state without any natural lakes. While the state boasts an abundance of rivers, streams, and the extensive Chesapeake Bay, you won’t find a single body of water formed by natural geological processes that is classified as a natural lake within its borders. This characteristic sets Maryland apart from every other state, most of which have numerous glacial, tectonic, or volcanic lakes.
Following a deadly Fourth of July holiday travel period, the Maryland Department of Transportation and Maryland State Police are urging motorists to drive safely for the remainder of the busy summer season. (more…)
Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $156.8 million in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2026, according to state officials.
With millions of Americans continuing to rent rather than buy, Columbia has once again earned national recognition as one of the country’s best places for renters. The nearby city in Howard County was the only city in Maryland to make the list.