Report: Deaths by suicide increased in MD amid national decline
A new report says states are finally seeing reductions in fatal drug overdoses, alcohol-induced deaths and suicides, but Maryland saw a 4% increase in suicides.
MD breweries win medals at World Beer Cup
Breweries in Maryland earned medals across multiple categories at the 2026 World Beer Cup, one of the beer industry's most prestigious competition.
Federal court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.
Beer and wine in MD grocery stores? Likely not this year.
Although advocates continue to push for the sale of beer and wine in Maryland grocery stores, they will likely have to wait until next term.
MD vodka brand relocates manufacturing site to Baltimore
Lytos, a vodka brand based in Baltimore County, announced it will move its manufacturing operations to Baltimore’s Hampden area.
Maryland’s increasing diversity has meant more Black-owned wineries
Black winemakers are overcoming barriers, building wineries and diversifying Maryland’s wine industry with innovation, heritage and legacy.
Beverage company strikes distribution partnership in Maryland
Hinny Hard Seltzer announced its expansion into the Maryland market through a new distribution partnership with Backup Beverage.
Rethinking addiction treatment for women: what new research reveals
Ashley Addiction Treatment is collaborating with Johns Hopkins University on studies to improve addiction treatment outcomes.
Wells Discount Liquors
Wells Discount Liquors has served the Baltimore community for 88 years as a family-owned wine, liquor and beer store.
Gaithersburg brewery owners stepping down
Tony and Lacy Prebula of Gaithersburg’s Saints Row Brewing announced plans to relinquish leadership duties of the business.
MD’s largest craft brewery joins emerging beverage platform
Halethorpe-based Heavy Seas Beer, Maryland’s largest craft brewery, announced it will be partnering with B3 Beverage Co.
Cold shoulder from Canada is costly for American distillers struggling with global trade tensions
American whiskey exports to Canada dropped as trade tensions persist, hurting distillers already facing sales declines in other key markets.


















