Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a Final Order against Heather and Ryan Delaney of Maryland State Doulas, LLC for violating the Consumer Protection Act by accepting payments for doula services they failed to provide. The order includes a $606,500 penalty, restitution to affected consumers, and a requirement to post a $250,000 bond before accepting future payments.
The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner agencies dismantled five large illegal car rallies across Prince George’s County on June 1, preventing crowds from engaging in exhibition driving and other disruptive behavior. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its second year of outdoor equity grants, which fund programs that expand access to outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and boating in underserved communities. Eligible organizations, including nonprofits, schools, and government agencies, can apply through June 30, 2025, with funding provided by the Great Maryland Outdoors Act of 2022.
Per the news release: “The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now taking applications for the second year of outdoor equity grants, which support outdoor recreation activities in Maryland’s underserved communities with funding for organizations around the state.
Metro is reminding customers of a new systemwide banning policy that took effect this week. The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex crime or a sex-related crime, anyone who violates Metro’s Passenger Conduct Rule, or a person who commits any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.
Brew Belly at 18065 Georgia Ave in Olney has announced it is celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15 with free beer for dads who visit with their kids and tell a dad joke. (more…)
This Pride season, M-NCPPC has announced it’s deepening its commitment to visibility, inclusion, and historical truth by honoring the profound contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, movements, and sites that have shaped the region.
Wegmans is set to open its new Rockville location at Twinbrook Quarter on Wednesday, June 25. A delivery truck was seen at the site Monday afternoon, and the store is encouraging customers to download the Wegmans app ahead of opening day. (more…)
Montgomery County native George D. Tzamaras has published a collection of dad jokes, compiled from weekly posts he’s shared on Facebook over the past seven years. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and attorneys general from 20 states filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit opposing the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service, arguing it harms national and state security and violates constitutional rights.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the New Haven-born institution credited with popularizing coal-fired, New Haven-style pizza, is celebrating 100 years in business. The company opened its first Maryland location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda in 2022. (more…)
The Great Frederick Fair 2025, headlined by a performance by Brantley Gilbert, will be held at the Frederick fairgrounds from September 12 through September 20.