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Maryland State Police To Celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend 2024 With Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police To Celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend 2024 With Communities Across The State

Maryland State Police will join faith-based organizations and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend, set for October 11-14, 2024. National Faith & Blue is a collaborative initiative that builds bridges and breaks down biases through activities and outreach amongst law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve....
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Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Twelve Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Maryland Counties Saturday Night

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Twelve Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Maryland Counties Saturday Night

Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division, and allied police agencies disrupted twelve unlawful exhibition driving events throughout multiple Maryland counties, including Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard and Baltimore, Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 500 participants gathered...
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Justice Department Awards $4B to Support Community Safety

Justice Department Awards $4B to Support Community Safety

The Justice Department announced today that it is awarding $4 billion to support public safety and community justice activities in the states and territories and in local and Tribal communities. The grants, from the Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), will fund efforts across the country to reduce violence, expand services for crime victims and...
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Rescheduling of Marijuana: DEA’s Proposed Rulemaking and Hearing

Rescheduling of Marijuana: DEA’s Proposed Rulemaking and Hearing

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a part of the Department of Justice, has announced a public hearing regarding a significant change in how marijuana is classified under federal law. The proposal seeks to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This move, which has...
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Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities

Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some of these species offer generous seasons and bag limits and are abundant throughout Maryland. “Small game hunting can be an enjoyable way to spend time afield for both new...
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Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland

Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stocking in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for trout. Department crews will transport thousands of state hatchery-raised brown, golden rainbow, and rainbow trout and release them statewide in select creeks, rivers, lakes, and ponds. The department is...
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Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report

Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller today released the Close Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY 2024) that shows a General Fund recorded balance of $1.060 billion as of June 30, 2024. $581 million of the General Fund balance was assigned by the 2024 General Assembly to cover fiscal year 2025 operations leaving $479...
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Woofie’s® of Annapolis Launches Premier Mobile Pet Care Services with Grand Opening Events

Woofie’s® of Annapolis Launches Premier Mobile Pet Care Services with Grand Opening Events

Woofie’s of Annapolis is rolling out top-tier pet care services for owners of dogs, cats, and other animals in the Chesapeake Bay communities of Annapolis, Arnold, Crofton, Crownsville, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Harwood, Mayo, Millersville, Pasadena, and Riva. Long-time local residents and Woofie’s of Annapolis Owners Amy and Conrad Manlapaz and General Manager...
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Former Department Of Defense Deputy Chief Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Engage In Dogfighting And Interstate Travel In Aid Of Racketeering

Former Department Of Defense Deputy Chief Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Engage In Dogfighting And Interstate Travel In Aid Of Racketeering

Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., age 63, of Arnold, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to engage in animal fighting, specifically the fighting of dogs, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge...
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Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Beaches Forced to Close Due to Medical Waste Washing Ashore

Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Beaches Forced to Close Due to Medical Waste Washing Ashore

Assateague State Park, along with other beaches along the Maryland coast, is experiencing a significant amount of medical waste washing onshore. Access to the ocean will be restricted at this time. No swimming, wading, surfing, or any activities in the ocean are permitted. Visitors to the beach should wear shoes and use an abundance...
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Calvert County Volunteers Respond and Assist Anne Arundel County During Large House Fire

Calvert County Volunteers Respond and Assist Anne Arundel County During Large House Fire

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:30 p.m., firefighters from Anne Arundel County and Calvert County were dispatched to 1172 Oak Avenue in Shady Side, Anne Arundel County, for the reported house on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene to report fire showing from the first and second floor and advised this incident would...
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Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

The Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, and Agriculture, along with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, are partnering to accept applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. About $327,000 is available for this year’s grant round. These grants are offered annually to volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations, communities, and land trusts in Maryland to support...
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Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding

Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding

Today, the Justice Department announced the awards of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding will support services and justice responses for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all U.S. states and territories and in many Tribal...
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‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024

‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca Creek State Park on Sept. 26th, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. New or returning boaters and anglers can receive information about boating education...
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Supporting Our Community Together

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Supporting Our Community Together

September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the complexities of suicide and promoting resources for prevention. Suicide is a significant public health issue, affecting individuals and communities across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 11th leading cause of...
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Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over 10 Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Baltimore, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over 10 Unlawful Exhibition Driving Events In Baltimore, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties

Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division, the Baltimore Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT) and allied police agencies disrupted eleven unlawful exhibition driving events throughout Baltimore and in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties last night. Police responded to several locations...
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Anne Arundel County Angler Catches Maryland State Record Blueline Tilefish

Anne Arundel County Angler Catches Maryland State Record Blueline Tilefish

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes London J. Anthony of Pasadena as a new state record holder for blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) in the Atlantic division. Anthony caught the 20.6-pound, 37.25-inch fish on August 24 while fishing in Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City. He was deep-dropping with a cut ballyhoo chunk bait...
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Archery Deer Hunting in Maryland Opens September 6th, 2024

Archery Deer Hunting in Maryland Opens September 6th, 2024

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the archery hunting season for white-tailed and sika deer on Sept. 6. The season runs intermittently through Jan. 31, 2025. Archers may use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1 and Feb. 3-4, 2025 during the third annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. Hunters should consult the 2024-2025...
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Maryland State Police Step Up Enforcement To Ensure A Safer Labor Day Weekend

Maryland State Police Step Up Enforcement To Ensure A Safer Labor Day Weekend

The Maryland State Police urge all motorists to prioritize safety during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving to protect yourself and others on the road. From August 30 to September 2, state troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols across Maryland. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction...
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Governor Moore Honors Rural Legacy Program for 25 Years of Conservation Success

Governor Moore Honors Rural Legacy Program for 25 Years of Conservation Success

Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program is celebrating 25 years of active land preservation across the state this year. Since its inception, the program and its partners have protected more than 125,000 acres of ecologically valuable properties, productive farms, and forests, representing a public investment of more than $405 million. In recognition of this milestone, Governor Wes Moore...
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Fire Safety Tips, Precautions and Facts for Back to College Campus Students

Fire Safety Tips, Precautions and Facts for Back to College Campus Students

By Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Vice President and Lieutenant Scot Best: Going to college is an exciting time for students and their parents. Living in a new “home away from home” not only gives young adults more freedom to make their own choices, but it also provides them an increased level of personal responsibility...
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Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins

Back-to-School Traffic Safety: Protecting Our Children as the New School Year Begins

As summer comes to an end, the excitement of a new school year begins. However, the return to school also brings increased traffic, particularly around school zones, making it essential for everyone to prioritize safety. Whether you’re a parent, student, or daily commuter, here are some crucial tips to help ensure the safety of...
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NOISE ADVISORY: PyroJam Event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 in St. Leonard

NOISE ADVISORY: PyroJam Event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024 in St. Leonard

This Saturday, August 24, 2024, the PyroJam event will be held at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, MD. The show is scheduled from 3 p.m., to 10:30 p.m. Please be aware that the event will include fireworks displays and the sounds of explosions, which may be heard throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Charles...
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The Budweiser Clydesdales Are Coming to Southern Maryland!

The Budweiser Clydesdales Are Coming to Southern Maryland!

To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders with scholarships toward educational opportunities, Budweiser and the iconic Clydesdales are embarking on a cross-country tour – and they’re coming to Southern Maryland. There will be...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Waldorf Man for Sexual Solicitation of A Minor in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Arrest Waldorf Man for Sexual Solicitation of A Minor in Anne Arundel County

Troopers arrested a man on Friday, August 16th, 2024, after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence of online sexual solicitation of a minor. The suspect is identified as Rafee Al-Mansur, 33, of Waldorf, Maryland. Al-Mansur is charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor. He...
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