Governor Wes Moore announced the release of 62 million dollars to ensure Marylanders receive full November SNAP benefits, supplementing federal contingency funds ordered by a federal judge after the Trump Administration halted payments during the government shutdown.
Governor Wes Moore has announced the formation of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to explore potential mid-cycle changes to Maryland’s Congressional maps. The bipartisan five-member group will hold public hearings, gather feedback, and make recommendations to the governor and state legislature to evaluate and potentially improve the current maps.
The regular season is in the books, and the second season begins this week as Montgomery County’s finest hit the gridiron for the first round of the Maryland High School Football Playoffs. From powerhouse programs like Quince Orchard and Sherwood looking to continue dominant runs, to upstart stories like Wheaton and Kennedy aiming to make noise, the opening round is loaded with intrigue.
Governor Wes Moore announced that Bakery de France will expand its Frederick operations by building a new manufacturing facility at 8400 Bakery Way, creating 125 full-time jobs by the end of 2028. (more…)
In August 2024, we shared that Fuddruckers planned to return to Maryland and Washington DC, with new locations slated to open in the fall. While the DC restaurant opened in March, Washington Business Journal reports that the previously planned Silver Spring location will no longer be moving forward. (more…)
The Shoppers Food store in Germantown, located at 18066 Mateny Road, has closed permanently as of Saturday, November 1. The Germantown location was one of four Maryland stores set to close by November 8, along with locations in College Park, Laurel, and Capitol Heights.
After more than two decades of roller coasters, summer crowds, and family memories, Six Flags America and its adjoining Hurricane Harbor water park officially close their doors today, Sunday, November 2, 2025. Located at 13710 Central Avenue in Bowie, the 500-acre property marks the end of an era as Maryland’s only Six Flags park concludes its final season.
Jey’s Subs and Pizza, located in Jessup (Anne Arundel County, and about a half hour or less away from some parts of Montgomery County), has closed permanently. The restaurant was one of several former Jerry’s Subs & Pizza locations that rebranded in recent years but continued to serve a nearly identical menu featuring cheesesteaks, subs, and pizza.
A federal judge ruled that the USDA must use contingency funds to continue the SNAP program during the government shutdown, prompting Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown to affirm that the state will keep fighting to ensure residents continue receiving benefits. (more…)
Five Maryland pizzerias (all with locations in Montgomery County) have been recognized by Eater DC in its latest list of the “Best Pizza Places in D.C.,” further cementing the county’s reputation as one of the region’s top pizza destinations.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) will host a second public informational workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, to provide additional information and gather more community […]