On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore announced that X-energy, an advanced nuclear reactor and fuel company, is expanding in Maryland by consolidating its headquarters into a new 125,000-square-foot facility in Gaithersburg […]
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On Monday, former President Joe Biden visited the Baskin Robbins at 10592B Metropolitan Avenue in Kensington. Video clips of parts of his visit can be seen below. (more…)
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While synonymous with the University of South Carolina and laid-back Southern rock, the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish has surprising and significant ties to Montgomery County, Maryland. For many local fans, this connection adds a special layer of pride to the band’s enduring legacy, particularly given the band’s enormous success with their July 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging a provision in the recently passed budget reconciliation law that blocks Medicaid funding for services provided by Planned Parenthood, arguing it is unconstitutional and would negatively impact public health and increase state healthcare costs.
The culinary scene in Maryland continues to garner national attention, with four exceptional restaurants from our state making their mark on the New York Times’ updated “25 Best Restaurants in DC” list, released on July 28th.
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Update: The restaurant has reached out to let us know an internet installation delay is forcing them to postpone the soft opening until August 5th.
Dolan Uyghur Cuisine, a highly anticipated addition to the Montgomery County dining scene since we shared the news a few weeks back, is set to hold its soft opening on Tuesday, August 5th. The restaurant, which specializes in authentic Uyghur dishes from Central Asia, will be located at 20-A Maryland Ave in Rockville, within The Square at Rockville, in the space formerly occupied by Kung Fu Kitchen and Peter Chang Rockville.
Go to Update: Dolan Uyghur Cuisine Set for Maryland Expansion With August 5th Soft Opening
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the Governor of Kentucky filed a lawsuit challenging the USDA’s demand for states to share personal data of SNAP recipients, arguing it violates federal privacy laws and constitutional protections.
On Monday, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order expanding the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture to include more state agencies and promote collaboration, reduce regulations, and create economic opportunities for Maryland’s farmers. (more…)
With only 11 states currently offering universal pre-K education, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems, with Maryland ranked #1 in the country for best early education system.
Ocean City, Maryland is once again abuzz with the anticipation of the annual White Marlin Open, the world’s largest and richest billfishing tournament. As the event draws near, bringing with it the promise of high-stakes angling and spectacular catches, excitement has reached a fever pitch with the confirmed participation of basketball icon Michael Jordan aboard his custom fishing yacht, “Catch 23.”