A Baltimore County man, using the alias “Tank,” won $1 million on the Maryland Lottery’s All About Cash scratch-off after purchasing the $20 ticket at Hob’s Carroll Motor Fuels in Sparrows Point, MD. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
School of Rock is opening a new location at the Talbott Center at 1043 Rockville Pike in Rockville, next to the Kielbasa Factory, aiming to “put the ROCK in Rockville.” (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore released a statement on August 22 regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from custody and return to Maryland, emphasizing the importance of due process and calling for compliance with court decisions in the case. 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. (more…)
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.
The City of Gaithersburg will hold its 32nd annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 12th from noon until 5pm. The Kentlands will be transformed into a lively festival filled with music, food, and family fun.
Frederick’s culinary landscape has lost a beloved fixture. Ed’s Country Bakery, located at 5005 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, has announced its permanent closure after 25 years of serving the community with baked goods.
Frederick has a new destination for all things sushi and hibachi! Panda Sushi has officially opened its doors at 1220 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21703, taking over the space that was formerly a Pizza Hut. The opening was reported by Frederick City Media.
The Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church (721 Norwood Rd.) in Cloverly/Silver Spring is once again welcoming the community to its much-anticipated annual Greek Festival, taking place Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7.
Back in April, we let you know that Advance Auto Parts would be be taking over the space that was recently home to Walgreens at 12222 Veirs Mill Rd. in the Randolph Crossing shopping center that’s also home to Rodman’s Discount Store, Megenagna Ethiopian Market, and more. The store is now open, according to Google.
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.
MCPS has sent a message, accompanied by a video that contains one of superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor’s popular raps, welcoming the community back for the 2025-2026 school year. The message and video can be seen below: