Asian needle ants, an invasive species, are spreading across the U.S., posing a stinging threat. Their stings can cause allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in some individuals. The ants are ...

Dollar General plans to close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores in the first quarter of 2025. The company cited a need to "strengthen the foundation" of its business and better serve ...

Two national chains, Crumbl Cookies and 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, are opening new locations in Salisbury, Maryland. Crumbl Cookies will open its first Eastern Shore franchise in The Commons shopping ...

Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donated $38 million to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This is the largest single gift the university has received from a donor. The funds will support student ...

An incident with a truck transporting a wind turbine blade via I-70 near Williamsport, caused an almost three-hour closure on June 30, 2025. The rear axle and turbine blade crossed the median into ...

The Boardwalk Rock Festival will not return to Ocean City in 2026 but is expected to come back in 2027. The inaugural 2025 Boardwalk Rock Festival faced significant lineup changes, including two ...

Taxpayers looking to file their taxes for free have a variety of options to choose from. New free-file program IRS Direct File has come under fire from Republicans and Elon Musk. AARP Foundation ...

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and celebrates the labor movement. Many businesses, including restaurants and stores, remain open on Labor Day, while others like banks and post ...

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning. The Dodgers' bullpen then surrendered the lead, resulting in a 4-3 walk-off victory for the Orioles. The loss ...

The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, Nov. 27, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. Viewers can watch the parade live on NBC or stream it on Peacock, with an encore presentation at ...

Ocean City, Maryland, welcomed numerous new restaurants in 2025, ranging from casual Boardwalk spots to fine-dining establishments. Several new eateries opened on the historic Boardwalk, including 8th ...

Bird flu, or H5N1, has been detected in the U.S. in birds and some mammals, and has sickened more than 65 people, killing one. The virus is considered highly dangerous to humans because it is novel, ...