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Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Volumes Remained Above Average in July
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an above average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l…
Hurricane Erin (2025) – Summary, Forecast and Key Messages:
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
Hurricane Erin (2025) – Summary & Forecast: Current Status & Forecast Evolution Rapid Intensification: Hurricane Erin began as Tropical Storm Erin on August 11, strengthened…
Is That Stream Healthy? Here’s How DNR Trains People to Survey Streams By Examining Wildlife and Habitats
By The Citizen on August 16, 2025
In some ways, the Maryland Biological Stream Survey Summer Training resembles other education programs. Participants sit through presentations and take tests. But some of those…
How Too Many Deer Are Harming Maryland’s Forests
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Maryland is home to a diversity of native wildlife and plant species, and the balance between the two can sometimes be difficult to manage. Like…
Founder of Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Alert Facebook Page Suddenly Passes At Age 50
By The Citizen on August 12, 2025
John Kelly, the founder and administrator of the popular Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather Alert Facebook page, suddenly passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age…
Maryland Reports Slight Loss in Underwater Grass Abundance in Chesapeake Bay for 2024
By The Citizen on August 7, 2025
Underwater grass abundance in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay – a key indicator of water quality – fell from 38,188 acres in 2023 to…
Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July
By The Citizen on August 7, 2025
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%)…
Maryland State Police Ready for National Night Out 2025
By The Citizen on August 4, 2025
The Maryland State Police is excited to join communities across the state for National Night Out 2025. Since 1984, National Night Out has brought neighbors…
Chasing a Slippery Predator: 8 Places to Target Maryland’s Chesapeake Channa
By The Citizen on August 1, 2025
The Chesapeake Channa, or snakehead, has developed a dedicated following in the sportfishing community–even though they’ve been an unwelcome addition to Maryland waterways. These invasive…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Warning and Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Maryland
By The Citizen on July 31, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT this evening for: District of Columbia – The entire District is under the watch. Maryland…
Maryland Casinos Generate $160.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During June
By The Citizen on July 29, 2025
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,668,545 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2025. The statewide total was down $2,245,887 (-1.4%)…
Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May
By The Citizen on July 18, 2025
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an increasing volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l of…
State Highway Administration Conducting Survey, Virtual Meetings to Gather Public Input on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Needs
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is committed to improve safety for vulnerable road users – defined as those walking, cycling or rolling…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Selects Intralot for Lottery System Contract
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (the Commission) today approved the recommendation of an award for a new Lottery Central Monitoring and Control System…