$39K Lottery Win + Charming Destination + Poker Returns: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A man winning $39,000 from the Maryland Lottery last week and the return of a winter poker tournament could cause some to think the only good news in the state has to do with gambling. However, Baltimore being named a top tourist destination worldwide and one county acquiring 537 acres of forested land should make Marylanders feel good.

$39K Superfecta Win On MD Lottery Ticket Sold At Giant

A Maryland man won $39,029 from the Maryland Lottery by playing the Racetrax game at a Giant Foods store in Silver Spring.

Potomac Winter Poker Open Returns With More Than $2M In Prizes

The Potomac Winter Poker Open will return to MGM National Harbor in February offering more than $2M in prizes.

Baltimore Among Top 52 Places To Visit Worldwide In 2024: NYT List

Charm City joined other destinations including Paris, Maui, Vienna and Kansas City on the New York Times' 2024 list.

Best States To Raise A Family: See Where Maryland Ranked

A new ranking by WalletHub ranked Maryland on factors including housing affordability, job prospects and education quality.

Fashion Brand Mango To Open Store At MD Mall

Mango, a Mediterranean-inspired fashion brand, is opening a store in Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, according to a report.

Adoptions 7 Days A Week Start Jan. 14 At MD Animal Shelter

Residents may adopt a pet any day of the week from the Montgomery County animal shelter starting Jan. 14 with no appointment needed.

Moby Dick House Of Kabob To Open New MD Location: Report

Moby Dick House of Kabob recently opened in the old Verizon storefront on Rockville Pike.

Groundbreaking Held For Envoi Apartment Complex In Maryalnd

Real estate developer LCOR celebrated the groundbreaking of Envoi, a 354-unit, high-rise apartment complex in North Bethesda.

New Giant Grocery Store In MD Prepares To Open: Report

Giant Food's new grocery store in the Westbard Square development in Bethesda will open on Jan. 26, according to a report.

US Rep. Steny Hoyer To Run For Re-Election

The 84-year-old Democrat confirmed Tuesday that he filed to run for re-election to represent Maryland's 5th District.

537 Acres Of Forested Land Worth $1.1M Acquired By MD County

The county has acquired 537 acres of forested land worth $1.1M in value of ecosystems services. Officials might install a trail system.

Drake, Samuel L. Jackson-Backed Hot Chicken Coming To MD: Report

A national hot chicken restaurant chain with celebrity investors will be opening a franchise in Silver Spring, according to reports.

Public Can Provide Input About Gateway Master Plan At Jan. 25 Meeting

The public is invited to attend a master planning process Jan. 25 to provide input about the Gateway Master Plan.

Historical Society Purchases 'The Church That Named Bethesda'

The Bethesda Historical Society has purchased the historic Bethesda Meeting House, which is described as "the Church That Named Bethesda."

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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