Maryland’s all-you-can-eat pizza landscape has seen its final Cici’s slice disappear with the recent closure of the Frederick location at 5010 Buckeystown Pike. This marks the complete departure of the popular pizza buffet chain, according to the Cici’s Pizza website. The Frederick location’s phone number is no longer in service, and the restaurant is marked as closed on Google and Yelp. Additionally, it has been removed from the corporate website.
Montgomery County based Team Senshi Karate earned an impressive 15 national medals: 3 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze at the 2025 USA National Karate Championships, held July 9–13 in Fort Worth, Texas. They were the only team from Maryland to compete at the event, which brought together over 3,000 top athletes from across the country. Senshi Karate is located at 9995 Stedwick Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has been elected vice chair of the National Governors Association, where he will serve for one year before assuming the role of chair in 2026, helping to lead bipartisan efforts focused on economic opportunity, education, and sustainable energy.
In a display of community solidarity, friends, family, and residents have come together to support Ada Villatoro, raising over $8,000 in just two days through a GoFundMe fundraiser. Ada, a beloved figure in Silver Spring, Maryland, is well-known as the owner of El Golfo Restaurant, a cherished local establishment that has served as a gathering place for nonprofits, artists, musicians, and community members for many years.
While the “Best of DC” awards might focus on the nation’s capital, several Maryland establishments consistently prove their bagel prowess, earning recognition among the region’s top contenders. For aficionados of the perfectly chewy, deliciously crusted bagel, Washington City Paper’s 2025 “Best of DC” awards highlight some must-visit spots right here in Maryland.
For many, ranch dressing is more than just a condiment… it’s a way of life. And when it comes to the nuanced world of this creamy, herbaceous delight, Fox 5’s own Marina Marraco considers herself something of a “ranch connoisseur.” We recently caught up with Marraco, who enthusiastically shared her favorite spots in Maryland where the ranch truly stands out:
Maryland, with its rich maritime heritage and the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, is known for its crabcakes… but it’s also a true haven for oyster lovers. From raw bars overflowing with briny delights to inventive culinary creations, we recently has our favorite oyster dish after two years of trying spots across the state.
Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, MD has been charged for a fourth time, this time with obstruction of justice and fabricating evidence, in connection with an ongoing insurance fraud case in Baltimore County, with previous charges including theft, fraud, and acting as an unlicensed insurance agent.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Financial Crimes Section arrested 31-year-old Charles Horlesen of Kissimmee, Florida, on Wednesday, July 23 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, for allegedly defrauding an elderly Montgomery County woman out of $20,000 through a tech support scam. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general are urging Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025 to allow financial institutions to serve state-regulated cannabis businesses, citing public safety, regulatory oversight, and economic benefits.
Actor Jessie T. Usher, widely recognized for his captivating performances as Reggie Franklin/A-Train in Amazon Prime Video’s hit series “The Boys” and as Cam Calloway in Starz’s “Survivor’s Remorse,” is a Montgomery County native.