With Americans working an average of over 1,800 hours per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Hardest-Working States in America, with Maryland coming in ranked as the 9th “hardest working state” in the country.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared the following information regarding lane closures and best times to travel across the Bay Bride this upcoming week and during Labor Day weekend.
Two Maryland Thai restaurants (both in Montgomery County) earned a spot on Eater DC’s most list of “The Best Thai Restaurants in D.C.” While there are many wonderful Thai restaurants in the county, the publication’s recognition highlights the vibrant and authentic flavors available at these two restaurants just outside the nation’s capital.
In a state celebrated for its diverse culinary scene, one restaurant stands out as the sole recipient of a prestigious international honor for Italian cuisine. Il Pizzico, a long-standing Italian eatery at 15209 Frederick Rd. in Rockville, Maryland, previously earned a “forchetta” (or fork) from Gambero Rosso, a renowned Italian food and wine magazine. A video of the experience is available below.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that no charges will be filed against Gaithersburg police officers involved in the December 24, 2024, in-custody death of Marvin Salamanca Garcia after an investigation concluded the officers did not commit a crime under state law. (more…)
The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase has announced that it will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 24th after less than two years in business.
On Friday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released a statement regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from custody. In March, while residing in Beltsville, MD, Garcia was deported to El Salvador despite a 2019 court order protecting him from removal and was later held in custody there. Following court rulings, including one by the U.S. Supreme Court, he was returned to the U.S. in June to face human smuggling charges.
Yelp has compiled a list of “10 surprisingly great restaurants and takeout counters in service stations across the US.” While there are many amazing gas station food spots right here in Maryland, just one made it in Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025.”
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year in an adult living in Central Maryland, who is currently recovering from the infection. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland Budget and Management Secretary Helene Grady will step down in October after nearly three years of service, and a search for her replacement is underway while she continues overseeing the department’s fiscal, capital, and personnel management until her departure. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general issued a letter condemning the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of New York Attorney General Letitia James, calling it politically motivated and urging the department to end what they view as an abuse of power. (more…)