This spring, Tampa, Fla., bested Miami when it was voted the true home of the Cuban sandwich by readers of NPR's food blog "The Salt." The debate continues, however, over the sandwich's exact origins, and the proper mix of ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese and mustard served on Cuban breads. We explore Tampa's culinary gifts, including -- and beyond -- the Cuban sandwich.

For many Americans, a lobster roll is a quintessential taste of summer. We consider the popular appeal of crustaceans and the effect of this season's glut of lobsters in the Northeast.

With so many people on vacation, Washington often feels like a ghost town in August. But American workers enjoy far less downtime than their counterparts around the world.

Maryland lawmakers are looking at ways to expand gambling in the Old Line State and offer relief to offset losses at gambling facilities already up and running.

Maryland tourism increased by 7 percent in 2011, something Gov. Martin O'Malley says helped employ 130,000 people in the state's tourism-related industries.

Gov. Martin O'Malley wants Maryland lawmakers to take yet another stab at expanding gambling in the state with a special session Aug. 9.

Pit bull owners in Maryland got a temporary reprieve from a controversial court ruling that declared the dogs “inherently dangerous,” with landlords and owners responsible for damage or injury they cause.

When it comes to barbecue, Steven Raichlen literally "wrote the Bible." Get secrets on grilling everything from scrumptious ribs to tasty angel food cake....

Proponents of a casino at National Harbor in Prince George's County — including Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley — are trying to convince lawmakers from other parts of the state that it won't negatively affect other casinos.