St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services reminds citizens to mark their calendars; Daylight saving time officially begins at 2 a.m. this weekend on Sunday,…
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March – National Craft Month, First Responders Urge Preparedness for Fire Safety and Escape Plans for Families and Children
By The Citizen on March 3, 2021
March is National Craft month. Share the Fire Truck Fold Up Activity Sheet with your community. Parents and caregivers can help children learn about fire…
Governor Hogan Announces Opening of Three More Mass Vaccination Sites in March
By The Citizen on March 2, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state will open three additional mass vaccination sites in March, giving Maryland at least one in each region…
State of Maryland to Deploy Single-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Beginning This Week
By The Citizen on March 2, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that, following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the…
Launch of New DEA Community Strategy Targeting Overdose Issue Across D.C., Maryland and Virginia
By The Citizen on February 25, 2021
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative through the DEA Washington Division, aimed at reducing…
Maryland Residents with a Social Security Number Already on File with the State are One Step Closer to REAL ID
By The Citizen on February 23, 2021
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has modified critical requirements for obtaining a REAL ID as a result of the REAL ID Modernization Act…
Maryland Comptroller Franchot Announces Processing of RELIEF Act Payments Has Begun
By The Citizen on February 16, 2021
Comptroller Peter Franchot today joined with key agency personnel to outline how the Comptroller’s Office will process stimulus payments included in the RELIEF Act of…
MDOT SHA Gears up for Another Round of Winter Weather
By The Citizen on February 10, 2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is gearing up for another bout of winter weather that is expected to impact most…
Southern Maryland Under Winter Storm Watch Until Sunday, February 7, 2021
By The Citizen on February 5, 2021
The National Weather Service has placed Washington D.C., Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Calvert, under a Winter Storm Watch until Sunday,…
United States Attorney Robert K. Hur to Leave Department of Justice After Serving as Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer in Maryland Since 2018
By The Citizen on February 3, 2021
United States Attorney Robert K. Hur announced today that he will resign his position as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of…
Maryland Fishing Report – February 3, 2021
By The Citizen on February 3, 2021
Despite cold mid-winter weather, anglers across Maryland are enjoying fun fishing experiences ranging from the pre-season stockings of trout, to chain pickerel and blue catfish,…
Governor Hogan to Deliver Virtual State of the State Address on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, February 3. In accordance with federal and state health guidelines, the…
Maryland COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Monday, February 1, 2021
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
As of Monday, February 1, 2021., Maryland providers have administered 544,369 COVID-19 vaccines, and 78% of all first doses have been given. The average daily…
Department of Justice Launches Global Action Against NetWalker Ransomware, NetWalker Defendant Charged, Nearly $500,000 Seized
By The Citizen on February 2, 2021
The Department of Justice announced a coordinated international law enforcement action to disrupt a sophisticated form of ransomware known as NetWalker. NetWalker ransomware has impacted…
Governor Hogan Announces South African COVID-19 Variant Identified in Maryland
By The Citizen on January 30, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new B.1.351 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus…