Crime

Markus Carter, 22, of Silver Spring, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 32 years in prison, suspending all but 12 years, plus five years of supervised probation, after pleading guilty to fentanyl and firearm-related charges, while also awaiting trial for a separate synthetic cannabinoid distribution case. (more…)


Maryland

On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore delivered his third State of the State address, focusing on economic investments, tax code reform, and addressing Maryland’s fiscal challenges, while outlining efforts in job growth, infrastructure, and public safety. (more…)


Maryland

The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities, and four of the top ten “most ethnically diverse” cities/areas are in Montgomery County, Maryland,

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MDLottery

Mega Millions is introducing a new format on April 8, featuring a ticket price increase from $2 to $5, a higher starting jackpot of $50 million, and larger prizes at all levels, including a minimum prize increase from $2 to $10. The range for the Mega Ball number will be reduced from 1-25 to 1-24, while the main number selection remains unchanged. (more…)