Maryland

Published August 25, 2025 at 8:30AM

Courtesy WalletHub

With Americans working an average of over 1,800 hours per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Hardest-Working States in America, with Maryland coming in ranked as the 9th “hardest working state” in the country.

Maryland Bay Bridge Lane Closures and Best Time Travel This Week and Labor Day Weekend

Published August 24, 2025 at 1:37PM

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared the following information regarding lane closures and best times to travel across the Bay Bride this upcoming week and during Labor Day weekend.

Two Maryland Restaurants Recognized in “The Best Thai Restaurants in DC” List

Published August 24, 2025 at 9:18AM

Thai Chef in Rockville

Two Maryland Thai restaurants (both in Montgomery County) earned a spot on Eater DC’s most list of “The Best Thai Restaurants in D.C.” While there are many wonderful Thai restaurants in the county, the publication’s recognition highlights the vibrant and authentic flavors available at these two restaurants just outside the nation’s capital.

The Only Restaurant in Maryland to Earn Prestigious ‘Forchette’ From Italy’s Gambero Rosso

Published August 23, 2025 at 7:54PM

In a state celebrated for its diverse culinary scene, one restaurant stands out as the sole recipient of a prestigious international honor for Italian cuisine. Il Pizzico, a long-standing Italian eatery at 15209 Frederick Rd. in Rockville, Maryland, previously earned a “forchetta” (or fork) from Gambero Rosso, a renowned Italian food and wine magazine. A video of the experience is available below.

No Charges Filed Against Gaithersburg Officers After In-Custody Death Investigation

Published August 23, 2025 at 1:35PM

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that no charges will be filed against Gaithersburg police officers involved in the December 24, 2024, in-custody death of Marvin Salamanca Garcia after an investigation concluded the officers did not commit a crime under state law. (more…)

The Heights Food Hall to Close Permanently After Less Than Two Years

Published August 23, 2025 at 1:23PM

The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase has announced that it will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 24th after less than two years in business.

Sen. Van Hollen Issues Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Release From Custody

Published August 23, 2025 at 8:44AM

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Official government photo/U.S. Congress)

On Friday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released a statement regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from custody. In March, while residing in Beltsville, MD, Garcia was deported to El Salvador despite a 2019 court order protecting him from removal and was later held in custody there. Following court rulings, including one by the U.S. Supreme Court, he was returned to the U.S. in June to face human smuggling charges.

Maryland Gas Station Restaurant Makes Yelp’s National List of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025”

Published August 23, 2025 at 7:45AM

Yelp has compiled a list of “10 surprisingly great restaurants and takeout counters in service stations across the US.” While there are many amazing gas station food spots right here in Maryland, just one made it in Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025.”

First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Maryland This Year

Published August 22, 2025 at 4:30PM | Updated August 22, 2025 at 5:33PM

The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year in an adult living in Central Maryland, who is currently recovering from the infection. (more…)

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