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:
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition opposing proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection, which would halt data on nonbinary students and remove protections related to gender identity and sex characteristics in bullying and harassment reporting. The coalition argues that the changes would harm vulnerable student populations, undermine enforcement of Title IX, increase administrative burdens on schools, and lead to inaccuracies in national education equity data. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced that Lester Davis will become the state’s new Chief of Staff following the departure of Fagan Harris at the end of the year. (more…)
A $1 million second-tier winning Powerball ticket was sold at BP Gas Station on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville for the Sept. 3 drawing and remains unclaimed as of September 8. (more…)
With only 44% of Americans saying they are “very satisfied” with the way their personal life is going, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Happiest States in America, Despite the social media reaction that usually comes with these rankings, for just about every state, Maryland was ranked 2nd in the country.
The Maryland Department of Health announced that the state is committed to maintaining access to vaccines for residents of all ages despite federal uncertainty around vaccine policy, ensuring guidance remains science-based and evidence-driven. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is advising residents on safe ways to manage spotted lanternflies, warning against using sticky traps, glue traps, insecticides, or harmful homemade mixtures, as these can unintentionally harm birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Instead, officials recommend using circle traps to capture the insects and encourage residents to report sightings across the state to support research and management efforts. (more…)
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the passing of former Orioles player and former Orioles and Nationals manager, Davey Johnson, at the age of 82. MLB posted the following on X:
Each month, Eater DC releases its list of the best new restaurants to open in the DC Metro area and September’s edition features one Maryland restaurant, located right here in Montgomery County. Dok Khao recently opened at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Lake (Chevy Chase, MD).
Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced the reinstatement of state law enforcement resources to support Baltimore’s public safety efforts, marking a renewed collaboration between state and local agencies to reduce violent crime. The partnership leverages personnel from the Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority Police to assist the Baltimore Police Department, following record declines in homicides and shootings and aiming to further improve community safety through coordinated enforcement and resource sharing. (more…)