Maryland State Police are investigating a Salisbury man accused of impersonating a state trooper and unlawfully using a patrol vehicle, and are seeking public assistance from anyone who may have encountered him.
Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Purple Line have shared updated August Purple Line access alerts:
Idiom Brewing Co. in Frederick, MD (340 E. Patrick St. #104) has been listed for sale. The announcement was made by founder Michael Clements, who shared a heartfelt message with the community explaining his decision to move on.
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of six pilot projects under the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council, an initiative established to streamline permitting processes for major projects at the state and local levels to support economic development efforts across Maryland.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $165.7 million in gaming revenue in July 2025, a 2.5% decrease compared to July 2024. Of that total, $71.9 million was contributed to the state, including $51.7 million for the Education Trust Fund, with most individual casinos seeing modest year-over-year changes.
In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
|
Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week begins this Sunday, August 10, and runs through Saturday, August 16. Throughout the week, shoppers can enjoy a 6% sales tax exemption on qualifying clothing and footwear items priced at $100 or less each. (more…)
The Maryland State Police will join communities statewide for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, with troopers from all 23 barracks participating in family-friendly events aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public. Activities will take place at locations across Maryland, including multiple sites in Rockville and Silver Spring, and will feature food, games, and community engagement. (more…)
A silver Acura that was reported stolen in Montgomery County was stopped in Glen Burnie, leading to the arrest of two men with outstanding warrants and the seizure of multiple suspected drugs, including Ecstasy, Crack Cocaine, and Heroin/Fentanyl. (more…)
Ledo Pizza, one of the pioneers of “Maryland Style Pizza”, is currently testing delivery services at select locations across Washington, DC, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. (more…)
Governor Moore announced the $64 million Local Government Energy Modernization Program to help Maryland’s towns, cities, and counties reduce utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and support clean energy projects as part of the state’s push toward net-zero emissions.