County Executive Marc Elrich condemned recent remarks made by Maryland Delegates Mark Fisher and Brian Chisholm toward Delegate Chao Wu, calling the comments “garbage” and accusing the lawmakers of unfairly questioning Wu’s loyalty because of his background and accent.
Two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, are getting attention in Eater DC’s newly updated list of “Where to Find the Best Sushi Around DC,” released on May 14, 2026.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to withdraw proposed guidance that would make it easier for certain flavored e-cigarette products to receive federal approval.
Chicken Salad Chick is adjusting its timeline for its upcoming Olney location and is now aiming for an early July opening, rather than the spring debut previously anticipated.
The Maryland Department of Health announced it is monitoring two Maryland residents following a potential hantavirus exposure connected to a passenger aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore honored Montgomery County student Carina Araujo for winning the 2026 Children’s Mental Health Matters Campaign statewide poster contest during a ceremony at Government House.
A Silver Spring construction worker won a $100,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off after stopping for gas at a 7-Eleven near Pikesville, MD.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated more than $9.1 million in state contributions during April 2026, according to state gaming officials. Bettors wagered more than $574.2 million during the month and won back approximately $511.1 million in prizes, while sportsbook operators held 11 percent of total wagers. Through the first 10 months of Fiscal Year 2026, sports wagering has contributed nearly $114.8 million to the state. (more…)
A coffee company founded and operated by Montgomery County natives is gaining attention locally by bringing authentic Salvadoran and Guatemalan coffee directly to the community through farmers markets and pop-up events across the county.
Governor Wes Moore visited Montgomery County on Thursday as part of his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour, where he joined transportation officials and elected leaders to mark the completion of the final segment of Purple Line rail at the future 16th Street–Woodside Station.
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian that occurred on the Outer Loop of I-495 near Georgia Avenue on Thursday and are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle that fled the scene.