The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering new regulations that will allow everyone to use pedal-assist electric bicycles on state bike trails, increasing accessibility…
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Maryland Begins Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for 2025-2026
By The Citizen on August 26, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, the first of which begin Sept. 1. Bag limits, season dates,…
Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series: The Seldom Scene Headlines This October 5h, 2025
By The Citizen on August 25, 2025
The premier Bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene will headline the first concert of the season at the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series at the Calvert…
CSM’s 34th Annual Golf Classic Raises More Than $80,000 for Student Scholarships and Programs
By The Citizen on August 18, 2025
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation’s 34th Annual Golf Classic, held August 7 at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, brought together donors, community…
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…
Swing for a Cause at Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Golf Tournament
By The Citizen on August 11, 2025
The Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Hospice of the Chesapeake is one of the region’s most popular charity golf event. It’s held at a spectacular time,…
UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Cancelled – Cassandra Located Unharmed
By The Citizen on August 9, 2025
UPDATE 8/9/2025 @ 10:45 P.M.: Per the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Cassandra has been located unharmed – thank you for sharing. The St. Mary’s…
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 Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families
By The Citizen on August 6, 2025
The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected…
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…