The U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft fleet has surpassed 12 million flight hours, marking an important milestone for one of the most enduring families…
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Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV Assumes Command of Naval Air Systems Command
By The Citizen on August 4, 2025
Vice Adm. John “Doc” Dougherty, IV assumed command of the Naval Air Systems Command Aug. 1. Dougherty relieved Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, who retired after…
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…
No Injuries Reported After Boat Fire at Point Lookout Marina, Two Occupants Displaced
By The Citizen on July 29, 2025
On Tuesday, July 29, at approximately 2:44 p.m., emergency medical services, police, and firefighters responded to the Point Lookout Marina, for the reported boat explosion…
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%)…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates More than $365,000 in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area is pleased to announce that the region’s heritage tourism organizations recently received seven heritage grants through the state government’s…
Spirit Halloween Coming Soon to Old Joann Fabrics Building in California
By The Citizen on July 23, 2025
Halloween fans in the Southern Maryland area have cause to celebrate: Spirit Halloween is set to open its seasonal pop-up at the old Joann Fabrics…
Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory July 23 Through August 31, 2025 for NAS Patuxent River and Webster Field
By The Citizen on July 22, 2025
Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field and Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that there will be an increase in aircraft flight activities associated with…
UPDATE: Man Sentenced to 50-Years for Home Invasion and Double Stabbing in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on July 21, 2025
UPDATE 7/20/2025: State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Terek Demaury Ross, 29, of Lexington Park, Maryland, has been sentenced to life in prison, with 50…
Three Subjects Saved After Boat Capsizes in Chesapeake Bay, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on July 19, 2025
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 4:54 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to 20000 block of Far Cry Road in Lexington…
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…
Maryland’s Summer Closure of Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishing Begins July 16, 2025
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
The Department of Natural Resources reminds Maryland recreational anglers that targeting striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries is prohibited from July…