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Anne Arundel County Fire Department Crownsville Fire Station 6 Now In-Service With Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Closing

Anne Arundel County Fire Department Crownsville Fire Station 6 Now In-Service With Herald Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Closing

We are proud to officially place the Anne Arundel County Crownsville Fire Station 6 in service. This state-of-the-art 22,316-square-foot facility is designed to serve our community and support our firefighters for decades to come! The new station, located at the corner of Sunrise Beach Road and Generals Highway in Crownsville, will replace the former...
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Governor Moore Announces Historic Year for Oyster Reproduction in Maryland Waters

Governor Moore Announces Historic Year for Oyster Reproduction in Maryland Waters

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources,  the concentration of new oysters in 2025 was nearly six times higher than the long-term spatset average and the second highest ever recorded in the 41-year modern history of the state’s annual fall oyster survey. “Oysters are the bedrock of the ecosystem in the Chesapeake Bay...
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Governor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System to Better Serve Young People with Complex Needs

Governor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System to Better Serve Young People with Complex Needs

Governor Wes Moore announced additional reforms to enhance service, oversight, and capacity in Maryland’s foster care system. Through contracts approved during this morning’s Board of Public Works meeting, the Maryland Department of Human Services will establish statewide standards to ensure that youth in foster care with complex needs receive one-on-one care and will expand...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties

903 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 – The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Southern Prince Georges County, Charles County * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 902 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Quantico...
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Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Severe Storms on Monday, March 16

Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Severe Storms on Monday, March 16

Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness​ ahead of significant risk for widespread, severe storms producing damaging winds, hail, and a heightened tornado threat across all of Maryland for Monday, March 16. These storms have the potential to cause damages to structures, downed trees and powerlines, and create debris. Marylanders are urged to have...
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School and Updates for Monday, March 16th, 2026 Due to Severe Weather Outlook

School and Updates for Monday, March 16th, 2026 Due to Severe Weather Outlook

Ahead of tomorrow’s severe weather risk and updated outlook, many school districts are opting to smartly close early! While timing and changes will occur, Monday Morning will have rain and showers move through the region. Late Morning to Early Afternoon – A few isolated storms could develop ahead of the main front. The main...
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Maryland State Police Urge Marylanders To Be Cautious of Phone Scam Circulating

Maryland State Police Urge Marylanders To Be Cautious of Phone Scam Circulating

Maryland State Police are urging Marylanders to be cautious of a phone scam circulating in which impersonators pretend to be law enforcement officers in order to steal personal information. Police are receiving reports from citizens about scammers who are fraudulently identifying themselves as police officers or troopers to gain financial information or money from...
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UPDATE: Severe Storm Threat Increases AGAIN for Monday, March 16 Across Maryland and Virginia – PREPARE NOW!

UPDATE: Severe Storm Threat Increases AGAIN for Monday, March 16 Across Maryland and Virginia – PREPARE NOW!

UPDATE 3/15/2026: The National Weather Service has upgraded our severe potential outlook again, we are now at Level 4 of 5 as Severe Storms are going to be moving into our area along with the cold front. Morning (7–11 AM): Periods of rain and showers move through the region. This activity will be important because...
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Safe Catch-and-Release and Avoiding High Temperatures Helps Protect Striped Bass, Research Shows

Safe Catch-and-Release and Avoiding High Temperatures Helps Protect Striped Bass, Research Shows

Practicing safe catch-and-release fishing is always important for conserving fish populations, and these techniques are all the more critical for Maryland’s striped bass now, which have struggled to produce a strong new generation of fish in recent years. Catch-and-release fishing is a great way for anglers to pursue fish while also conserving the population, allowing...
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Healing and Connection This Spring at Chesapeake Life Center

Healing and Connection This Spring at Chesapeake Life Center

Spring can be a season of renewal, but for those who are grieving, it can also bring tender reminders of loss. Chesapeake Life Center offers a variety of workshops and support groups designed to provide connection, comfort and hope during this time of healing. From creative art experiences and nature-inspired programs to skill-building workshops...
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Attorney General Brown Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster

Attorney General Brown Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for unlawfully monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: “In May 2024, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general joined the U.S. Department of Justice to sue Live Nation for monopolizing...
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Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend – 2026

Maryland State Police to Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend – 2026

Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving-related crashes...
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Sports Wagering Contributes $7.3 Million to the State During February 2026

Sports Wagering Contributes $7.3 Million to the State During February 2026

Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,318,939 in contributions to the state during February 2026. Through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2026 (July 2025 through February 2026), sports wagering has returned a total of $96,852,199 to the state. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $515,655,127 during February and won back $464,594,429 in prizes. Sportsbook...
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Generates $8.5 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports Nearly 31,000 Jobs in Fiscal Year 2025

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Generates $8.5 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports Nearly 31,000 Jobs in Fiscal Year 2025

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development released its Fiscal Year 2025 Agency Impact Report, which spotlights the Department’s work to produce more affordable housing, support local businesses and create lovable places across the state. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Department’s programs generated $8.5 billion in economic impact, $1.9 billion in wages and salaries...
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Chesapeake Life Center’s Pet Loss Workshop Returns to Perfect Pet Resort

Chesapeake Life Center’s Pet Loss Workshop Returns to Perfect Pet Resort

In response to continued community interest and the deep need for support after the loss of a beloved pet, Chesapeake Life Center is pleased to bring back its popular Pet Loss Workshop, offering comfort, connection and healthy coping strategies for grieving adults. The free workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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Secretary’s Message: Potomac River Update – March 2026

Secretary’s Message: Potomac River Update – March 2026

On January 19,  a break in a 72-inch sewer main known as the Potomac Interceptor caused an overflow into the Potomac River. The release of sewage from aging federal infrastructure was an emergency and people were understandably worried about both short-term and long-term effects. Maryland state and local authorities immediately closed off areas that...
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Maryland Health Officials Provide Update on Recreational Water Advisories for Counties Impacted by Potomac Interceptor Spill

Maryland Health Officials Provide Update on Recreational Water Advisories for Counties Impacted by Potomac Interceptor Spill

RELEASE: Effective immediately, Charles and Prince George’s counties will lift the recreational water advisories in effect from late January. Montgomery County’s advisory will remain in effect until further notice. There continues to be no recreational water advisory necessary for the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County. Working in close coordination with local health officials,...
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Colonoscopy Confusion May Be Driving Missed Cancer Screenings, Says New Survey From MedStar Health

Colonoscopy Confusion May Be Driving Missed Cancer Screenings, Says New Survey From MedStar Health

More than 75% of Americans are unsure when or how often to get a colonoscopy. That’s according to new survey results just released by MedStar Health. One thousand U.S. adults participated in the national survey, which revealed colorectal cancer misconceptions: More than 36% of those eligible say they’ve skipped colorectal screening. Doctors recommend starting...
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Maryland’s 2026 Muskrat Trapping Season Extended in Select Maryland Counties Due to Winter Weather Setbacks

Maryland’s 2026 Muskrat Trapping Season Extended in Select Maryland Counties Due to Winter Weather Setbacks

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a one-week extension to the 2026 muskrat trapping season in all counties except Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard and Washington. The revised season will now close March 22, 2026, to make up for unfavorable weather conditions in January and February, including extensive ice coverage, that impacted trapping in...
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Maryland Board of Public Works Approves $204 Million in State Spending

Maryland Board of Public Works Approves $204 Million in State Spending

Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Governor Wes Moore and Treasurer Dereck Davis today for a meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board of Public Works approved more than $204 million in state spending supporting projects and initiatives across Maryland. In all, the Board approved 93 items representing a total state expenditure of $204,604,283.39. This includes grant agreements supporting community...
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Repeat Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Repeat Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Patrick Daniel McKernan, 45, of Pasadena, Maryland, is charged with the sexual exploitation of a child as he persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced a minor victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul, FBI...
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Maryland’s Century-Old Partnership with National Shellfish Sanitation Program Remains Vital to Seafood Safety

Maryland’s Century-Old Partnership with National Shellfish Sanitation Program Remains Vital to Seafood Safety

When it comes to seafood sanitation and public health, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program has for 100 years ensured shellfish sold in the United States meets standards for human consumption. Maryland plays a key role in the compliance and enforcement of the program’s principles as one of the leaders of commercially-exported seafood among coastal states. The...
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DNR Study: Bowfishing Contributes Heavily to Chesapeake Snakehead Harvest

DNR Study: Bowfishing Contributes Heavily to Chesapeake Snakehead Harvest

A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources study revealed that bowfishing and gigging – using a pronged spear – are the most common ways Chesapeake Channa (also known as northern snakehead) are harvested in Maryland. These methods eclipse hook-and-line, commercial, and departmental management harvest of the invasive fish. The study, published in Integrated and...
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Governor Moore, Comptroller Lierman, Treasurer Davis Demand Reimbursement from President Trump for Illegal Tariffs

Governor Moore, Comptroller Lierman, Treasurer Davis Demand Reimbursement from President Trump for Illegal Tariffs

Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump formally demanding reimbursement of tariff revenues imposed by the Trump Administration on Maryland consumers and businesses, which were ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. Because of President Trump’s illegal tariffs, Maryland businesses...
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Leadership Maryland Announces Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class

Leadership Maryland Announces Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class

Leadership Maryland, the statewide nonprofit offering professional development programs dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its business and community leaders, announces the 32 individuals selected to participate in the Emerging Leader Program 3rd Class. The class consists of rising stars and high-potential employees from across the state who are...
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