Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $149.7 million multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG resolving allegations that the companies used illegal diesel emissions defeat devices that misled consumers and caused vehicles to emit unlawful levels of nitrogen oxides.
Much of Maryland and Northern Virginia could see snow, sleet, or freezing rain late this week (specifically December 26th), though forecasters caution that confidence remains low as the storm system is still several days away.
Police are warning residents about a growing scam involving fake QR code stickers placed in public spaces, designed to trick people into giving up personal information or money.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B made a surprise stop at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this afternoon, drawing plenty of attention from shoppers and employees. We were sent a photo of Cardi B during her visit, where she posed with Nordstrom employee Lauren Luber Pashkoff.
Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, in observance of Christmas Eve, with state offices also closed on Christmas Day, December 25. Liberal leave will be in effect for state employees on Friday, December 26. (more…)
The Comptroller of Maryland has submitted regulatory amendments that will raise the tire recycling fee to $1.00 and add a new $5.00 new tire fee on the first sale of a new tire in the state, effective January 1, 2026.
Four Maryland Powerball players each won $50,000 in third-tier prizes over the past week as the jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion, with winning tickets sold in Bowie, Gwynn Oak, Hagerstown, and Stevensville. (more…)
Gift card scams are on the rise, and police are warning shoppers that a newer method can impact anyone, not just residents of a specific area.
Ramen Ya has landed on Yelp’s national list of the Top 100 Ramen Spots in the U.S. and it is the only ramen restaurant in Maryland to make the cut.
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order titled “Building an Affordable and Reliable Energy Future,” directing a coordinated, whole-of-government effort to address rising energy costs and projected gaps in electricity generation in Maryland.
Neighboring Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announced this past week that it is launching a classroom camera pilot program in select specialized program classrooms, a move that may draw interest from families and educators in surrounding school systems, including Montgomery County. The pilot represents a limited, grant funded effort focused on safety, transparency, and support in specific learning environments.