Maryland

Published September 5, 2025 at 3:22PM

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $170,270,670 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2025. The statewide total was down $3,653,847 (-2.1%) compared to August 2024. (more…)

Governor Wes Moore Issues Statement on the Death of 19-Year-Old Da’Cara Thompson

Published September 5, 2025 at 1:14PM

Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement on the investigation into the death of Da’ Cara Thompson, who went missing from Prince George’s County two weeks ago:

New “No-Right-on-Red” Policy Praised by County Leaders

Published September 5, 2025 at 5:10AM | Updated September 5, 2025 at 8:03AM

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reminding residents that, as of Tuesday, July 1, drivers are prohibited from making right turns at red traffic signals in designated downtown and town center areas across the county. The policy, part of the Safe Streets Act of 2023 (Bill 11-23), aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in some of Montgomery County’s busiest corridors. (more…)

Maryland Joins Multistate Effort Opposing DHS Policy on Undocumented Immigrants

Published September 5, 2025 at 4:31AM

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging a new DHS policy that mandates indefinite detention of many undocumented immigrants without bond hearings, arguing it violates due process, federal law, and harms families, communities, and state economies. (more…)

Zaxby’s Continues Planned Expansion Into Maryland

Published September 4, 2025 at 5:12PM

Courtesy Zaxbys on Facebook

In October, we reported that Zaxbys was entering the Maryland market with three locations along the Eastern Shore. Then, this past spring, Zaxbys announced that it’s planning to open four additional restaurants across Baltimore and Howard counties. Now, Biz Journals reports that the Prince George’s County Planning Board approved the county’s first Zaxby’s location.

State Highway Administration Announces $50.8 Million in Funding For Safety Improvements on Georgia Ave.

Published September 4, 2025 at 4:37PM

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration has announced funding for long-awaited pedestrian, bicycle and roadway improvements along MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) in the Montgomery Hills area of Montgomery County.

Maryland Cannabis Sales Bring In $18.4M in State Tax Revenue for Second Quarter

Published September 4, 2025 at 1:17PM

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller reported that the state collected over $18.4 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between April and June 2025, with the largest share coming from the Central Region, and noted that the tax rate increased from 9% to 12% on July 1, 2025, under the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act. (more…)

Tristan Turner Left His Montgomery Village Home to Travel to Baltimore and Was Never Seen Again

Published September 4, 2025 at 11:28AM

Courtesy The Charley Project

It has now been 20 years since Tristan Courtland Turner disappeared, and his case remains unsolved. Turner, who was 22 at the time, was last seen on August 20, 2005, leaving his home in Montgomery Village, Maryland, to travel to Baltimore. He never returned and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Turner was driving a borrowed black 2002 Honda Civic Del Sol with Maryland license plates.

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Maryland; Jackpot Hits $1.7 Billion

Published September 4, 2025 at 11:14AM

Courtesy Google Maps

A $1 million second-tier winning Powerball ticket was sold at Slade BP Gas Station on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville for the Sept. 3 drawing. Four third-tier $50,000 winning tickets were also sold at Royal Farms in Dundalk, Shoppers in Germantown, Shoppers in Laurel, and S&W Liquors in Temple Hills. Additional details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)

53-Year-Old Maryland Restaurant Wins Best Pizza From ‘Washington Parent Picks’ 2025

Published September 4, 2025 at 9:02AM | Updated September 4, 2025 at 12:05PM

Courtesy @PinesOfRome_Restaurant on Instagram

The annual Washington Parent Picks awards, hosted by Washington Parent magazine, highlight top businesses, services, and attractions across the DC metro area based on votes from local families. 53-year-old Bethesda institution Pines of Rome tops the pizza category in 2025.