A simple question posted in a large Facebook group dedicated to growing up in Maryland quickly turned into a wide-ranging debate over history, culture, sports, and entertainment: who is the most “legendary Maryland-born celebrity?”
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The National Weather Service (NWS) warned Saturday morning that dangerous cold and powerful winds would continue across most of Maryland and Northern Virginia, with life-threatening conditions expected to last through Sunday morning.
Maryland athletes are preparing to take the world stage as the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics get underway in Milano-Cortina, Italy. With competitions spanning Feb 6-22 for the Olympics and March 6-15 for the Paralympics, several Team USA competitors with deep Maryland roots will be chasing medals while carrying hometown pride with them overseas, as shared by the Maryland Department of Energy Management.
A single photo of a very round squirrel sparked a lively discussion in a local Montgomery Village Facebook group after resident Mary Shewan shared the image and joked that the animal may have eaten too much bird seed.
Extreme cold warnings have expanded to include the Shenandoah Valley, the eastern West Virginia panhandle, and north-central Maryland as a strong Arctic cold front moves through. Almost all of Maryland and Northern Virginia are now included.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a consumer alert warning residents about increased risks of scams and illegal gambling activity surrounding Super Bowl Sunday.
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Update: The Extreme Cold Warning now includes all of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) says an Extreme Cold Warning and High Wind Warning remain in effect across parts of central Maryland through the weekend, bringing dangerously cold wind chills and potentially damaging winds.
Maryland officials announced proposed legislation that would allow farms to expand on-site food service operations, with the goal of supporting agricultural businesses and local economies.
Shotted has officially opened its first Maryland location, bringing its Saudi-inspired café concept to Annapolis Mall and marking the brand’s latest expansion in the DMV.
Some light snow is possible Friday evening into Friday night, with up to a half inch possible across parts of Maryland and Virginia. More importantly, dangerously cold air will follow.
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Giant Food will mark its 90th anniversary on Friday, February 6, reflecting on its history since opening its first store in Washington, D.C. in 1936.