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Maryland Joins States Opposing Federalization of California National Guard

Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 21 states and the Governor of Kansas in filing an amicus brief supporting California’s request to block the federalization ...

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$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Maryland

A Baltimore County grandfather won $1 million in the June 4 Powerball drawing after purchasing a winning ticket at the Soda Pop Shop in ...

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Virginia Man Stopped with Loaded Gun and 16 Bullets at DCA Checkpoint

TSA officers at Reagan National Airport stopped a Virginia man on June 8 after detecting a loaded handgun with 16 bullets in his carry-on ...

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The Best Pizza in Ocean City

As you may have been able to tell, one of our editors is on vacation at one of the most popular beach destinations for ...

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State Investigates Fatal Police Shooting of Spear-Wielding Man

The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal shooting by a Howard County police officer after a man armed with a ...

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D.C. Woman Pleads Guilty in Maryland to $430K Insurance Fraud Scheme

A DC woman pleaded guilty in Prince George’s County Circuit Court to felony theft and insurance fraud after stealing over $430,000 through fraudulent claims, ...

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Virginia Joins Maryland in Saying Goodbye to Styrofoam as Phased Ban Takes Effect July 1

In July 2020, Maryland enacted a statewide ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers, with a brief extension to October 1, 2020, due ...

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Maryland’s Undisputed King of Fries Since 1929

For nearly a century, Thrasher’s French Fries in Ocean City has reigned as the undisputed king of fries in Maryland. Renowned for using the ...

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Iconic H&H Bagels Debuts in D.C., Bringing New York Flavor Close to Maryland

In 2023, New York’s famous H&H Bagels entered a new era of expansion, with agreements in place for 25 new restaurants, including 10 units ...

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Biking from Montgomery County to Pittsburgh: A 334.5-Mile Car-Free Adventure

A version of this story was originally published in October 2020, written by Tom Merritt Cycling enthusiasts in Washington DC and Montgomery County area ...

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