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Mission to Retrieve Climbers’ Bodies from Sugarloaf Resumes
May 7

May 7 Mission to Retrieve Climbers’ Bodies from Sugarloaf Resumes

Nate Peyser
Maryland News

Climbers say southern Frederick County’s tallest peak, mainly on its northern edge, has gradually turned into a graveyard.

Hokey Smokes! Moose on the Loose in Aspen Hill
May 4

May 4 Hokey Smokes! Moose on the Loose in Aspen Hill

John Ritchie
Local News
Cardin Won't Seek Reelection, Announces Theater Tour
May 1

May 1 Cardin Won't Seek Reelection, Announces Theater Tour

John Ritchie

Maryland Republicans are rejoicing over Cardin’s announcement but perhaps none more so than Robin Ficker, perennial political candidate and fervent Cardin critic.

First Ladies Room Man Chosen for Academy Commencement Address
Apr 15

Apr 15 First Ladies Room Man Chosen for Academy Commencement Address

John Ritchie
Maryland News, Local News

Producer, author, historian, and speaker Randy Elhm (’72) was recently announced as the 2023 graduation commencement speaker

Bill to 'Marylandize' Montgomery County Students Passes Easily
Apr 11

Apr 11 Bill to 'Marylandize' Montgomery County Students Passes Easily

Nate Peyser
Maryland News, Local News

Montgomery County students performed worst in the state, scoring 39.8% compared to the statewide average 84.5%.

High Winds Draw Wingsuiters to Olney
Apr 1

Apr 1 High Winds Draw Wingsuiters to Olney

Nate Peyser
Local News

#OlneyWaterTower began trending on Twitter earlier this week as weather patterns lined up for a perfect jump day.

More than 200 Animals Seized from Twinbrook Pet Store
Mar 24

Mar 24 More than 200 Animals Seized from Twinbrook Pet Store

Nate Peyser
Local News

Capybaras, Swedish Viking rats, and Bosavi woolly rats are among the species of over-sized cuddly rodents seized

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood to Acquire PETA
Mar 19

Mar 19 Jimmy’s Famous Seafood to Acquire PETA

John Ritchie
Maryland News, Food & Drink

PETA’s trademark Lettuce Ladies will be replaced by Crabby Consorts who will stage protests at farmers markets and vegan restaurants world-wide.

Huge Tooth Dredged from Chesapeake ‘Not a Fossil’
Mar 8

Mar 8 Huge Tooth Dredged from Chesapeake ‘Not a Fossil’

Nate Peyser
Maryland News

Associate professor Matthew Hooper said the Chesapeake waterman’s specimen was, “easily five times bigger than the largest great white shark tooth ever found.”

Occoquan Airboat Adventures coming to Lake Needwood
Mar 5

Mar 5 Occoquan Airboat Adventures coming to Lake Needwood

John Ritchie
Local News

Occoquan Airboat Adventures’ newest location at Lake Needwood in Rockville will offer tours starting this summer.

Loudoun Parents Protest AP First Amendment Literature Course
Mar 2

Mar 2 Loudoun Parents Protest AP First Amendment Literature Course

Nate Peyser
Virginia News

“There’s a cancer in our schools, and this book personifies it,” said parent Gerald Prevo

Maryland Man Sentenced After Defacing Mount Rushmore
Feb 20

Feb 20 Maryland Man Sentenced After Defacing Mount Rushmore

John Ritchie
Maryland News

Authorities say Slagheap scaled the massive granite sculpture Friday night, following a route between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

MCPS to Hire 2,800 Bathroom Attendants for 2023/24
Feb 17

Feb 17 MCPS to Hire 2,800 Bathroom Attendants for 2023/24

Nate Peyser
Local News

MCPS will hire 2,800 restroom attendants, enough for every student restroom in the MCPS system, plus up to 300 substitute attendants.

Three Rockville Restaurants Earn Top Distinction
Feb 14

Feb 14 Three Rockville Restaurants Earn Top Distinction

John Ritchie
Local News
Takoma Park Adopts Backyard Bovine Bill
Feb 10

Feb 10 Takoma Park Adopts Backyard Bovine Bill

John Ritchie
Local News
Brawl over Silver Spring Ghost Bike Lanes Intensifies
Feb 6

Feb 6 Brawl over Silver Spring Ghost Bike Lanes Intensifies

Nate Peyser
Local News

New Montgomery County Ghost Bike lanes have stirred up so much controversy, thousands of charged neighbors are having their say on social media

Maryland Announces First Python Challenge, $50,000 in Prizes
Feb 3

Feb 3 Maryland Announces First Python Challenge, $50,000 in Prizes

Nate Peyser
Maryland News

The Maryland Python Challenge hunters who collect the most Burmese pythons and the largest by length each win $15,000 prizes

Lakeforest Redevelopment Halted; Mall to be Re-tenanted
Jan 30

Jan 30 Lakeforest Redevelopment Halted; Mall to be Re-tenanted

John Ritchie
Local News

The entire mall and surrounding parcels will be leased by the Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), a Saudi conglomerate

Led Zeppelin to Kick Off 2026 U.S. Tour in Maryland
Jan 24

Jan 24 Led Zeppelin to Kick Off 2026 U.S. Tour in Maryland

John Ritchie
Maryland News

The iconic rockers are performing as Led Zeppelin for the first time since 2007 and will be joined by drummer Zippy Erdelyi, son of legendary punk rocker Tommy Ramone.

An 'Extinct' Volcano is Waking Up in Maryland
Jan 21

Jan 21 An 'Extinct' Volcano is Waking Up in Maryland

Nate Peyser
Maryland News

After a series of earthquakes in the 2000s and the formation of a steam vent and tar pit, the team says Sugarloaf Mountain is inflating

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