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…
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GoFundMe Started for Family After Devastating House Fire in California, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
On Thursday, September 12 will 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Bay District, Hollywood, Leonardtown, and Seventh District responded to the 44000 block of…
Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
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…
Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
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…
‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024
By The Citizen on September 12, 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…
UPDATE: Kevin Bonnie in Custody, Vehicle Recovered in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on September 5, 2024
UPDATE 9/5/2024: Bonnie is in custody, police have also recovered the suspects vehicle in Hollywood, located in St. Mary’s County. 9/5/2024: The St. Mary’s County…
Taking a Second Look at the Impact of the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System
By The Citizen on September 4, 2024
Southern Maryland, comprising Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties, stands on the brink of significant transformation with the proposed Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry System. Announced…
The Alarming Rise of Roadway Deaths in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
As we move through 2024, Southern Maryland is facing a troubling increase in deadly accidents on our roads. This past Labor Day weekend, instead of…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Supporting Our Community Together
By The Citizen on September 2, 2024
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…
Welcome Back Hawks! CSM Students Set to Return for the 2024 Fall Semester
By The Citizen on September 1, 2024
Holiday: Labor Day Weekend (College closed). All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the Labor Day weekend from Aug. 31 –…
Archery Deer Hunting in Maryland Opens September 6th, 2024
By The Citizen on September 1, 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…
Governor Moore Honors Rural Legacy Program for 25 Years of Conservation Success
By The Citizen on August 29, 2024
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…
Maryland State Police Step Up Enforcement To Ensure A Safer Labor Day Weekend
By The Citizen on August 28, 2024
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…
Fire Safety Tips, Precautions and Facts for Back to College Campus Students
By The Citizen on August 28, 2024
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…
Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report – Early Summer 2024
By The Citizen on August 27, 2024
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show a higher than average volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2…