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Governor Releases Statement Regarding Potential Coronavirus Exposure Risk at Event in Maryland
By The Citizen on March 7, 2020
Earlier today, the New Jersey Department of Health notified the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or…
What does a “State of Emergency” mean?
By The Citizen on March 6, 2020
A state of emergency has been declared in order to allow Maryland to coordinate and request emergency resources and support in response to the COVID-19…
Maryland Bill Would Ban Plastic Carryout Bags From all Stores
By The Citizen on February 25, 2020
Plastic carryout bags would essentially be a thing of the past in Maryland if a bill in the General Assembly gathers enough lawmakers’ votes. The…
Maryland Bill Looks to Make Single-Occupant Restrooms Gender-Neutral
By The Citizen on February 25, 2020
Many public buildings in Maryland would be required to make their single-occupant bathrooms gender neutral under legislation in the state’s General Assembly. The proposed law…
Old Line Bank to Become WesBanco
By The Citizen on February 9, 2020
On February 22, 2020 Old Line will fully integrate their services under WesBanco. Former branches of Old Line will continue to operate under the Old…
Governor Hogan Announces 2019 Award of $9 Million in Tax Credits for Student Loan Debt
By The Citizen on January 14, 2020
Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Secretary Dr. James D. Fielder announced the awarding of nearly $9 million in tax credits for…
UPDATE: SpongeBob/Santa is Back in Town, and Just in Time for Christmas
By The Citizen on December 19, 2019
UPDATE 12/19/2019: Santa Bob is back!! He had a rough time getting here this year (he didn’t have Rudolph to guide him) but he made…
UPDATE: SpongeBob/Spider Man Spotted in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 16, 2019
UPDATE 10/16/2019: SpongeBob is dressed up in his Spider Man costume for Halloween this year, stop by with the kids and have their picture take…
See Some of the New Maryland Laws That Go Into Effect Today
By The Citizen on October 1, 2019
Hundreds of Maryland laws are going into effect today, Tuesday, October 1, 2019, spanning subjects from criminal justice reform to election law to medical cannabis.…
Pax River Supply Division Wins Supply Blue E
By The Citizen on July 2, 2019
In its first year participating, Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Detachment Patuxent River, has been awarded the Commander, Naval Air Forces’ Blue…
Greenwell Foundation Receives Generous Gift from St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge
By The Citizen on June 24, 2019
Waverley Manson, Exalted Ruler of St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge 2092 and Dolly Broom, Past Exalted Ruler and ENF Committee Chair announced the awarding of…
IBM Agrees to Pay $14.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
By The Citizen on June 19, 2019
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Cúram Software have agreed to pay $14.8 million to settle alleged violations of the False Claims Act arising from…
Deputy Director of St. Mary’s County LUGM Charged with Felony Assault and Gun Charge
By The Citizen on June 11, 2019
On Friday, May 23, 2019, Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Upland Drive in Bushwood, in reference to…