The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises hunters that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) has been confirmed in Maryland and is the likely cause of death for white-tailed deer reported sick […]
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A $140,569 winning Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY ticket was recently sold at a Sheetz convenience store in Cumberland, MD. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Fans of Mediterranean cuisine can finally mark their calendars, AYSE Meze Lounge will officially open its doors in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood on Thursday, September 18th.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $9,039,368 in state contributions in August 2025, with bettors wagering $434.2 million and sportsbook operators holding 12.1% of the handle. (more…)
Rei Ami’s career has reached new heights with her starring role in one of the year’s biggest animated films: Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. For the breakout artist, Montgomery County, Maryland played a pivotal role in shaping her journey.
The New York Times has released its 2025 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in America, highlighting a diverse mix of dining spots ranging from small barbecue joints to fine-dining tasting menus and historic establishments. Selected by 14 reporters and editors after visiting 33 states and dining at over 200 restaurants, the list celebrates culinary excellence, creativity, and hospitality, with more than half of this year’s picks being new. (more…)
A Frederick woman won $100,000 on a $50 $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off ticket purchased at the Royal Farms on English Muffin Way in Frederick. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
After filing for bankruptcy in 2004 following the decline of physical album sales and the rise of digital music, Tower Records closed its Rockville location shortly after the 2006 holiday shopping season. (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced his 2026 reelection campaign, citing his administration’s record on taxes, employment, crime reduction, and crisis response and pledging bipartisan solutions focused on affordability, education, and ending childhood poverty. The campaign contrasted Moore’s approach with the President’s policies and released a launch video promoting the Moore–Miller ticket’s agenda. (more…)
ISAAC’s Poultry Market, already recognized by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in 2023 for having the best sandwich in the state, and by Chowhound when its Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich the best chicken sandwich in Maryland, has now been crowned as having the “absolute best” sandwich in Maryland by Tasting Table.
Maryland isn’t just famous for crabs and Old Bay. The state has also given rise to some of the country’s most beloved restaurant brands…more than just the ones named in this article. From humble beginnings in local strip malls and boardwalks to sprawling franchises across the country, these ten Maryland-born eateries prove that great ideas (and great meals) can start right here at home: