The Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders ages six months and older to get a flu shot and follow respiratory virus prevention measures as flu cases and hospitalizations rise statewide and nationally.
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A $1 million winning lottery ticket was recently sold in Gaithersburg at the Lake Forest Exxon, located at 448 North Frederick Avenue. Full details of winners across the state of Maryland below courtesy MD Lottery:
Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled Friday night across Howard, Prince George’s, and Montgomery counties following a coordinated enforcement operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies, according to Maryland State Police.
The operation began around 9 p.m. on Friday, January 2, and targeted public roads, industrial areas, and parking lots where illegal exhibition driving events were planned or underway. Police said high-visibility patrols and enforcement actions prevented crowds of up to 300 participants from engaging in dangerous driving behavior, disorderly conduct, and roadway shutdowns.
The Olney Boys & Girls Club (OBGC) announced a new partnership with Under Armour on Tuesday, naming the Baltimore-based brand as the exclusive uniform provider for the club’s travel sports programs.
An update on Maryland’s first Kitchen Social as “Coming Soon” signage is now up at the future Downtown Crown location. Interior construction is expected to begin soon as the restaurant works towards a summer 2026 opening.
Dellis Bar & Grill, a longtime neighborhood staple in Rosedale (Baltimore County), will permanently close at the end of the month after more than two decades serving the community.
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Crabcake Factory Bayside in Fenwick Island, Delaware is closed until further notice after a vehicle crashed through the restaurant.
Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week is returning January 19–25, 2026, bringing a week of fixed-price dining deals to restaurants across the DMV, including a strong lineup of Maryland favorites.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced in September that the state plans to close the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup, a medium security prison in Anne Arundel County, by June 30, 2026, citing aging infrastructure, high maintenance costs, and a shift toward more sustainable correctional operations.
As Ted’s Montana Grill prepares to permanently close its only Maryland location, the Gaithersburg restaurant has seen a surge of diners eager to get in one last visit, resulting in lengthy waits throughout the weekend.
Several Montgomery County restaurants are closing out the year with major recognition after dishes from four local spots were named to Washingtonian Magazine’s year-end list of “Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area.”