Maryland
The Maryland State Police (MSP) are alerting residents to a recent scam where individuals are impersonating state troopers and officers from other police agencies. The scammers are using deceptive tactics, including faking caller ID information to appear as legitimate law enforcement.
Get ready to raise a glass to the crisp flavors of fall as the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival makes its highly anticipated return. This one-of-a-kind event, a showcase of the state’s craft beverage scene, will take over Two Story Chimney (7115 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882) for an afternoon of delicious sips, savory bites, and live entertainment.
Sprout, a popular Maryland-based eatery known for its commitment to locally sourced, organic, and scratch-made foods, has officially opened its first location in the D.C. metropolitan area. The new café at Bethesda Row welcomed its first customers on Friday, August 29.
Silver Spring’s beloved Quarry House Tavern has earned a spot on Eater DC’s list of “Great Places For Live Music and Food in D.C.” Though there are many great establishments that offer live music in Maryland and Montgomery County, Quarry House stands out as the only Maryland establishment to be recognized on the list.
Seneca Valley High School, located at 19401 Crystal Rock Dr. in Germantown, MD, is the largest public high school in the state of Maryland. The school first opened its doors in 1974 in its original building. It was constructed on land that formerly belonged to renowned baseball player Walter Johnson, who purchased it in 1935 and resided there with his family until his passing in 1946. Before the opening of Northwest High School in 1998, Seneca Valley was Germantown’s only high school. By 2025, Seneca Valley ranked 16th among the largest high schools in Maryland by enrollment.
Following a multistate lawsuit led in part by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, the White House Office of Management and Budget agreed to release more than $184 million in previously withheld AmeriCorps funding, preserving service programs nationwide, including in Maryland. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced that more than 120 victim service programs across Maryland will receive $60 million in federal and state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for FY 2026, supporting initiatives that provide crisis intervention, counseling, housing, and other services to crime victims statewide. (more…)
Three Maryland eateries, all located in Montgomery County, have been recognized by Eater DC on their list of “Best Sandwiches Around DC Right Now.” While there are many wonderful sandwiches across the county, Wheaton, Takoma Park, and Bethesda are now firmly on the map for serious sandwich enthusiasts.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared that more than 345,000 vehicles will cross the Bay Bridge between today and Labor Day.
