With 82% of Americans returning from a summer trip, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Fun States in America, with Maryland coming in ranked 19th overall.
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7-Eleven at 1319 Fenwick Lane in Silver Spring will permanently close on Wednesday, August 20, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The store is located on the lower level of the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
Governor Wes Moore announced that applications for the $7 million Build Our Future grant program will reopen on August 25, offering up to $2 million in matching grants for infrastructure projects that advance Maryland’s strategic technology and innovation sectors.
Donatos Pizza is set for a significant expansion in the Mid-Atlantic, with plans to open more than 20 traditional and non-traditional locations across the Maryland and Virginia region over the next 2-3 years, according to QSR Magazine.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 21 other attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s requirement that states support federal immigration enforcement efforts in order to access Victims of Crime Act grant funding. (more…)
Maryland, with its rich history, diverse landscapes, and strong economy, offers a wide range of living options that appeal to everyone from young professionals to growing families and retirees. From the scenic coastal towns to the bustling suburbs of the DC metro area, the state provides a unique blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. This article, based on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 analysis, explores the top 15 places to live in Maryland, examining the factors that make each of these communities stand out.
With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking as only the 42nd best country for gender equality, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality in 2025, with Maryland coming in ranked 3rd overall in the country.
We’ve all heard of New York and Chicago style pizza, but we have our own style of pizza here in Maryland. As we discussed in our inaugural podcast back in 2014 due to our very own Mr. MoCo’s enthusiasm for this type of pizza, Maryland-style pizza is characterized by its rectangular shape, biscuity crust, sweet tomato sauce, and smoked provolone cheese.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Montgomery, west central Howard, and southeastern Frederick counties in Maryland, as well as parts of Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM EDT this Sunday, August 17.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 17 other states and two governors in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a new policy that caps reimbursement for administrative and staffing costs in state-run clean energy programs. The coalition argues the cap violates federal regulations, threatens essential operations, and could reduce states’ ability to deliver energy services and meet climate goals.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced criminal complaints against Maryland men for assaulting and resisting federal officers in separate incidents in Maryland in June 2025. Both were taken into custody after physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.