Following a banner year for Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration and aquaculture, the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance (COA) this week announced it has recorded a new total of 6…
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Rita’s Celebrates the First Day of Spring with Free Italian Ice and New Flavor: SOUR PATCH KIDS® Watermelon Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the iconic frozen treats destination and, for many, the brand that is synonymous with the first day of spring,…
Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Recognized For Adopting Exemplary Standards
The Maryland Department of State Police Forensic Sciences Division proudly announces its implementation of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) Registry Standards for Forensic…
Maryland State Police to Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Maryland State Police beginning Friday will increase patrols and enforcement efforts on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving through St. Patrick’s Day weekend. State troopers from…
Maryland Catfish Tournaments Offer Invasive Species Angling
With record catches around the country tipping the scales at more than a hundred pounds, blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) have become quite the draw for…
Governor Moore Announces $13.5 Million in Grants to Improve Behavioral Health Crisis Services Across the State
Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Health awarded $13.5 million in grants to 19 jurisdictions across the state to help promote health…
Hoyer Secures Over $11 Million in Funding for Fifth District Priorities in FY2024 Appropriations Bill
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after he helped pass the 2024 Fiscal Year legislation, announcing over $11,304,279 in Community Project Funding…
UPDATE: Technical Issue Causes Massive Outage for Facebook, Instagram
UPDATE: Meta spokesperson Andy Stone stated the following. “Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services, we resolved…
‘Thank You for Being CSM!’ Faculty, Staff Celebrate Anniversary Milestones at Recognition Reception
“We can do what we do because of the great talent in this room.” Amid some singing, some dancing, an abundance of laughter and continuous…
State Police Provide Free Steering Wheel Locks For Hyundai And Kia Owners This Weekend
Maryland State Police in partnership with the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are providing free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners in Maryland this…
After Facing Backlash, Wendy’s Now Says They Won’t Implement “Dynamic Pricing” During Busier Hours
Earlier this week, it was revealed during a Wendy’s earnings call that the company would be implementing “Dynamic pricing” for its menu items where customers…
Winter Survey Takes Stock of the Chesapeake Bay’s Blue Crabs
At a nondescript spot in the middle of the Choptank River, the Mydra Ann slowed to a crawl. The crew aboard the crabbing boat, a…
Charles County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Three 18-Year-Olds On Gun Charges in Waldorf
On February 23, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a deputy from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to Winslow Court, in Waldorf, for the report…
Leadership Southern Maryland Accepting Applications for Executive Program
Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) is accepting applications for its Executive Program Class of 2025, which will run from September 2024 through May 2025. The program…
Off-Duty Police Officer Arrested in St. Mary’s County After Shooting at Victim in Charles County
CHARLES COUNTY PRESS RELEASE: On Friday, February 23, 2024, at 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of Crain Highway in Newburg for the report…