Maryland

With Father’s Day approaching and “94.3% of married dads working last year compared to 72.3% of married moms,” the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads with Maryland coming in as “2025’s 10th Best State for Working Dads.”

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Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.

Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.

1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.

2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.

3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.

4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


Maryland

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined 17 other attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice’s cancellation of public safety program funding, supporting a lawsuit to block the cuts, which threaten over $20 million in grants to Maryland programs. (more…)


Clarksburg

The fourth annual DMV Veteran Shark Tank pitch competition will take place on June 12, at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, in honor of Women Veterans Appreciation Day. The event, presented by Prince George’s Community College and United Way of the National Capital Area, features three female veteran entrepreneurs competing for a $5,000 prize, along with mentorship and business support services. (more…)


Crime

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a violent criminal organization linked to multiple shootings, a murder, and armed robberies across several Maryland counties and Washington, D.C.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore has appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, effective June 11, 2025, citing her experience in juvenile justice and leadership roles both within the department and in national nonprofit work.

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Bethesda

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, 18-year-old Nicholas Blanco of Bethesda, a student at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, was sentenced to four years in prison, with all but 11 months suspended, and three years of probation upon release. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

Maryland is home to a single Cook Out location, located at 1115 S Salisbury Blvd in Salisbury, MD. This standout fast-food destination draws visitors from near and far. On our way from Rockville to the beach in Ocean City, we stopped by for a snack. Our drive took approximately 2.5 hours, departing Rockville at 10:00am on a Monday and arriving by 12:30pm (photos below).

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County has awarded a $9,016 MOVE grant to IT consulting firm Powersolv to support its relocation from Reston, Virginia, to Rockville, where the company plans to expand operations and add new jobs as part of the County’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain technology businesses.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 10, to consider a range of items, including a vote on the reappointment of Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi, interviews for key positions, and the introduction of zoning and budget measures. (more…)