A Randallstown, MD woman won a $2 million prize from a scratch-off purchased at the Giant Food Store in Owings Mills, with the retailer receiving a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief supporting The Stanford Daily in its lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s “Ideological Deportation Policy,” which the coalition argues unlawfully targets noncitizens for their political speech and violates First Amendment protections. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced $4 million in new funding through Maryland’s Road to Careers program to expand workforce training in the state’s transportation and construction sectors. The initiative, a $24 million partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Transportation, supports apprenticeship opportunities and provides services such as childcare, transportation, and mental health resources to help participants complete training and secure employment. (more…)
Up-and-coming country star Luke Borchelt is proudly representing Maryland, and the Washington Commanders. Earlier this week, Borchelt shared an Instagram post from Monday Night Football, where he stood on the field in a Commanders jersey during the team’s game against the Chicago Bears. His caption read: “Real Maryland Boys are Commanders Fans.”
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released new guidance to help state and local law enforcement agencies comply with Maryland laws when working alongside federal agencies during periods of heightened federal activity.
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced the launch of a new cloud-based unclaimed property system that allows residents to file claims online for the first time, replacing the state’s decades-old mainframe platform. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general opposing the Trump administration’s proposal to require colleges and universities to submit detailed race-linked data on admissions, financial aid, and student outcomes.
The Eater DC “38 Essential Restaurants Around DC” list offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase DC and its suburbs. Four restaurants in Maryland are currently on the fall 2025 edition of the list (last updated on October 7th) with three of them in Montgomery County:
With the U.S. government experiencing its 23rd funding lapse since 1976, and its 11th actual shutdown (this time a partial one), the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the States Most & Least Affected by the 2025 Government Shutdown with Maryland coming in ranked as the 5th most affected state.
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Lines wrapped around the block in Wheaton on Sunday, October 12, as Maryland’s first Pollo Pinulito opened to overwhelming crowds. The Guatemalan fried chicken restaurant drew hundreds of customers throughout the day, with many waiting an hour or more to try the popular chain.
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Montgomery Donuts was a longtime staple across Montgomery County and the surrounding area, beginning with its first location in Silver Spring and eventually expanding to nine shops across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. (more…)