A recent ranking has unveiled the safest cities in every state, including Maryland. Ocean Pines in Worcester County was named the safest town in Maryland, according to the 2025 State of Safety in America rankings by Safewise.com. Notably, three cities in Montgomery County also made the list.
Better Bus is Metro’s initiative to improve regional bus service. On June 29, 2025, Metro will launch its new bus network. This is the first major overhaul in 50 years. “We used your input to finalize the network, and Metro’s Board of Directors approved it.” Per WMATA: Please use the resources below to learn more about your new routes and stops.
Eater DC has unveiled its list of the “Best Breweries Around DC,” noting that “beer lovers across the region can experience tours and tastings at full-scale production warehouses, sip a […]
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At approximately 6:07 pm on Saturday, an off-duty Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officer was involved in a collision with another vehicle near the intersection of Fredrick Road and Indianola Drive in Rockville.
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The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has been the newspaper’s food critic for 25 years. This past week he released his review of Germantown, MD’s Mamma Lena and praised its “bountiful portions of expertly made pastas and more.”
The FDA has approved Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, for adults 65+ and high-risk individuals aged 12–64, triggering a $175 million milestone payment from Sanofi, which will lead commercialization.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision with entrapment on northbound I-270 between Middlebrook Road and the Route 118 on-ramp around 1am on Saturday, May 24. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Travis Nelson as director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, effective June 11, following Nelson’s 19-year tenure with the Maryland State Police and recent service as acting director.
Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s will open next month in Rockingham County, VA (Mount Crawford). The store will be located at the exit 240 interchange along Interstate 81 (located near Harrisonburg, VA)- over 125 miles and about two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. We’ve previously reported that the Texas-based company has been aiming for a June 30th opening and now FOX Business reports that the store will hold a grand opening on that date.
The 2025 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail kicked off on Thursday, May 22, and runs through September 1. Now in its 13th year, the trail has incorporated consumer feedback to introduce an enhanced digital check-in experience.
Wetzel’s Pretzels is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, with signage at the location indicating a fall opening. (more…)