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St. Mary’s and Charles County Schools CLOSED – Calvert Opening on 2 Hour Delay for January 29th, 2026

St. Mary’s and Charles County Schools CLOSED – Calvert Opening on 2 Hour Delay for January 29th, 2026

St. Mary’s County – Schools Closed – Code 4 for Staff – January 29, 2026 Prince George’s County – Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All Offices are closed. Emergency personnel only must report to work. Meal distribution will open… Anne Arundel County – Due to continuing...
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Governor Moore Announces the Lower Bills and Local Power Act to Combat Rising Utility Costs and Deploy Affordable Local Energy

Governor Moore Announces the Lower Bills and Local Power Act to Combat Rising Utility Costs and Deploy Affordable Local Energy

Governor Wes Moore today announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda. Focused on securing an affordable and reliable energy future for Maryland, the legislation introduces measures to secure financing for local clean energy projects, modernize the electric grid, and provide additional direct energy bill...
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Murder Suspect Captured in St. Mary’s County After Victim is Found Dead in Baltimore, and Believed to Have Been Killed in Anne Arundel County

Murder Suspect Captured in St. Mary’s County After Victim is Found Dead in Baltimore, and Believed to Have Been Killed in Anne Arundel County

On August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Baltimore Police Officers responded to the 2700 block of Manokin Street in Baltimore for an unattended death. Upon their arrival, officers located 29-year-old Wilson Estuardo Marroquin Caceros suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The victim was pronounced deceased by medics on scene. An...
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Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2026

Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of the LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2026

The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to introduce the 30 talented Southern Maryland professionals selected for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2026. From Calvert County – Renee Arnold, Sponsored Programs Coordinator, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Zanna Clayton, Settlement Officer, Eagle Title Emma Donaldson, Assistant...
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Southern Maryland Schools CLOSED on Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Southern Maryland Schools CLOSED on Wednesday, January 28, 2026

St. Mary’s County – All Schools and Offices are closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – Code 3 for staff. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations Prince George’s County – Closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are...
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Southern Maryland Schools CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Southern Maryland Schools CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

St. Mary’s County – All Schools and Offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Code 3 for staff. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations Prince George’s County – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Thursday, January 29, 2026 | CODE YELLOW | Schools are closed. All...
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Southern Maryland Schools CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026 Due to Weather

Southern Maryland Schools CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026 Due to Weather

ST. MARY’S COUNTY – All St. Mary’s County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, with a Code 3 for employees. No employees should report to work. Administrative leave will be provided for twelve-month employees. Operations and Maintenance Emergency personnel will follow the established protocol. Thank you and stay safe. CALVERT COUNTY...
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Southern Maryland Braces for Major Winter Storm: What You Need to Do Now

Southern Maryland Braces for Major Winter Storm: What You Need to Do Now

Southern Maryland is on track for a significant winter storm starting late Saturday and lasting into Monday — with heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and Arctic cold that could keep temperatures below freezing for days after the storm passes. Officials have issued a Winter Storm Warning for our region, and neighboring jurisdictions including D.C....
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Maryland State Police Investigating Death of State Prison Inmate in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Investigating Death of State Prison Inmate in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Anne Arundel County. The inmate, identified as Javon Foster, 38, was a state prison inmate serving time at the Jessup Correctional Institution in Anne Arundel County. Foster was pronounced deceased by emergency medical service personnel and was transported to...
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Whole Watershed Program Projects Prepare for Coordinated Restoration Work

Whole Watershed Program Projects Prepare for Coordinated Restoration Work

Planning and development for Maryland’s Whole Watershed Program is underway, with stormwater management, stream and marsh restoration, tree plantings, invasive species management, and many other projects advancing to help shape the state’s collective effort on targeted watershed restoration. In March of 2025, the state selected five watersheds that would receive initial funding through the Whole Watershed...
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Are You Prepared for the Cold and Snow? National Weather Service Warns As Major Snowstorm Incoming

Are You Prepared for the Cold and Snow? National Weather Service Warns As Major Snowstorm Incoming

Winter Storm Watch in Effect – WHAT…Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible. WHERE…DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, Southern Maryland, and Central and Northern Virginia. WHEN…From Saturday evening...
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Governor Moore Announces $73.7 Million for Community Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Governor Moore Announces $73.7 Million for Community Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Proposed FY 2027 Budget

Governor Wes Moore announced $73.7 million in his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to fund 252 projects through the six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The investments in county and municipal governments, community development organizations, and other community institutions and partners will support projects and activities...
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Governor Moore Announces Legislative Action to Safeguard Vaccine Access for Marylanders with Vax Act of 2026

Governor Moore Announces Legislative Action to Safeguard Vaccine Access for Marylanders with Vax Act of 2026

“Governor Wes Moore announced the Vax Act as part of the governor’s legislative agenda during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly. The legislation is a direct response to the Trump-Vance Administration’s efforts to discourage access to vaccines and undermine trust in vaccine science.” “The federal government’s rapid shifts and the unnecessary confusion surrounding vaccine policy...
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Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Scheduled Feb. 2nd to 4th, 2026

Maryland’s Primitive Deer Hunt Days Scheduled Feb. 2nd to 4th, 2026

Maryland’s annual Primitive Deer Hunt will be open Feb. 2-4 statewide. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the hunting license requirement, may use primitive bows or muzzleloaders to hunt antlered and antlerless sika and white-tailed deer during these three days. Primitive hunting devices are defined as long bows, recurve bows, flintlock, or...
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Hoyer Announces Decision to Not Seek Re-Election After Decades in Office

Hoyer Announces Decision to Not Seek Re-Election After Decades in Office

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor on his decision to retire at the end of the 119th Congress. Below is a full transcript and video of his remarks: “Mr. Speaker, my dear and close friend Steve Womack, Madam Speaker, thank you for being here. My colleagues, my dear friend...
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Maryland Takes Action to Protect Yellow Perch Following Low Recruitment

Maryland Takes Action to Protect Yellow Perch Following Low Recruitment

In response to six years of low recruitment, Maryland recreational anglers who fish this year for yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in tidal waters, and freshwater streams and rivers will be allowed to keep five yellow perch per person per day. The minimum size for recreational anglers remains 9 inches. The Maryland Department of Natural...
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Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Four Car Rallies, Prevents Four Others and Make Five Arrests, Loaded Firearms Recovered

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Four Car Rallies, Prevents Four Others and Make Five Arrests, Loaded Firearms Recovered

Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies on Saturday in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Prince George’s counties leading to the arrest of five people and the recovery of five firearms. Maryland State Police arrested and charged a 16-year-old male and 17-year-old...
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Governor Moore Proposes Record $10.2 Billion Investment in Maryland Public Schools in FY 2027 Budget

Governor Moore Proposes Record $10.2 Billion Investment in Maryland Public Schools in FY 2027 Budget

Governor Wes Moore today announced a historic $10.2 billion investment in Maryland’s K-12 education as part of his Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal. The announcement, made at Frederick High School, reinforces the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to building a world-class education system that eliminates achievement gaps and prepares every student for the jobs of the...
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Saving Your Space: Maryland State Park’s Day-Use Reservation System Cuts Closures, Readies Expansion for 2026

Saving Your Space: Maryland State Park’s Day-Use Reservation System Cuts Closures, Readies Expansion for 2026

Maryland Park Service’s new day-use reservation system is working as designed to stop the frequent capacity closures that took place at popular state parks before the system was implemented in 2025. In the spring and summer of 2025, the Maryland Park Service launched the new system that requires visitors to make advance reservations on weekends and...
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Employment Data Reveal’s Trump Firings Have Cost Maryland Nearly 25,000 Federal Jobs in 2025, with 10,300 Federal Jobs Lost October-November

Employment Data Reveal’s Trump Firings Have Cost Maryland Nearly 25,000 Federal Jobs in 2025, with 10,300 Federal Jobs Lost October-November

New employment estimates for October and November 2025 released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that federal employment in Maryland fell by an estimated 10,300 in October and November 2025 (combined) according to the bureau. The employment losses are the first monthly job numbers to reflect “fork in the road” deferred resignations...
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Comptroller Lierman Expresses Concern at Recent Federal Workforce Cuts During Board of Public Works

Comptroller Lierman Expresses Concern at Recent Federal Workforce Cuts During Board of Public Works

Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore and Treasurer Dereck Davis for a meeting of the Board of Public Works. Governor Moore opened the meeting by discussing the jobs report released today by the Maryland Department of Labor. The report reveals the state had lost 24,900 federal jobs between January and November 2025,...
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Maryland Deer Firearms Season Resumes January 9, 2026

Maryland Deer Firearms Season Resumes January 9, 2026

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the winter firearm deer hunting season on Jan. 9, 2026 in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license, or those exempt from the license requirement, may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this...
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Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During December 2025

Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During December 2025

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,778,289 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2025. The statewide total was a decrease of $4,326,961, or 2.6%, compared to December 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2025 totaled $67,897,383, a decrease of $1,940,566, or 2.8%, compared to December 2024. The...
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SMADC Opens Farm Share Equipment Rental Grants $30,000 in Funds Available

SMADC Opens Farm Share Equipment Rental Grants $30,000 in Funds Available

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission), a division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD), is again offering grant funds to the community to support the purchase of farm equipment for the benefit of farmers in the Southern Maryland Region. SMADC invites agricultural entities (like County Farm Bureaus and Soil Conservation Districts) who...
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Growing Occupational Risk

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Growing Occupational Risk

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the elevated cancer risks faced by firefighters and the long-term health consequences of the job. Fire fighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service. In 2025, nearly 80%* of IAFF member line-of-duty deaths were due to occupational...
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