Temperatures across the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia region are set to surge this week, with National Weather Service forecasters warning that several days could challenge or even break longstanding April heat records.
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Kitchen Social’s future Downtown Crown location is moving into the next phase, with a $2 million permit now issued for interior work at the restaurant’s first Maryland outpost.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is introducing new assistive technology aimed at making travel easier and more independent for passengers with low vision, becoming one of the first airports in […]
Montgomery County-based Team Senshi Karate earned 21 medals at the 2026 USA Open Karate Championships and Junior International Cup, held April 2–5 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8.8 million in contributions to the state in March 2026, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $105.6 million through the first nine months. Bettors wagered $604.7 million during the month and won back nearly $542 million, with sportsbook operators holding 10.4% of the total handle. (more…)
Six restaurants in Maryland have earned spots on Eater DC’s Spring 2026 “38 Best Restaurants Around DC” list, highlighting some of the region’s most defining dining destinations. Notably, five of the six featured Maryland restaurants are located in Montgomery County, continuing the area’s strong presence on the influential list. The latest edition, updated April 8, showcases a mix of established favorites and newer standouts across a range of cuisines.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the State has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the cargo ship M/V Dali, resolving part of the State’s claims stemming from the ship’s March 26, 2024 allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Prince George’s County is moving forward with plans to bring one of the most ambitious entertainment projects in the region to life, with officials aiming to break ground on a Sphere venue at National Harbor in late 2027.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is advising residents to take precautions as black bears emerge from hibernation and begin searching for food across parts of the state.
The passing of Tanios Abi-Najm marks the loss of a figure whose story became deeply intertwined with the growth of Lebanese cuisine across the Washington, D.C. region and here in Montgomery County.
Beyond Yoga will officially open its new store at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on Friday, April 24, marking the brand’s first new retail location of 2026 and its first location in Maryland.