Visitors to Maryland State Parks this year have a chance to win prizes such as a year-long admission pass and camping experiences by completing 25…
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Signed Maryland Legislations on April 22nd, 2025 – Governor Moore “Promotes Public Safety and Criminal Justice”
By The Citizen on April 24, 2025
Governor Wes Moore presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included The Expungement Reform Act, a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s…
CSM Hosts 15th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference
By The Citizen on April 24, 2025
Nonprofit professionals from across Southern Maryland gathered April 10 at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 15th annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at the La Plata…
Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025
By The Citizen on April 24, 2025
The Maryland State Police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across the country, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription…
Maryland Department of Transportation Launches New Grant Cycle to Improve Bicycle Infrastructure Across the State
By The Citizen on April 22, 2025
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that applications are open for up to $2 million in funding for projects that enhance safety and improve…
Rita’s Brings Viral Beverage to Life with New Cola Italian Ice Lineup
By The Citizen on April 22, 2025
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is shaking up its flavor lineup once again with a bold…
St. Mary’s County Postal Worker Buys First-Ever Ticket and Wins $50,000 Prize
By The Citizen on April 22, 2025
A St. Mary’s County man is the latest to win a Big Money top prize. He told officials that his $50,000 ticket – delivered by…
Governor Moore Announces Additional Employment Support for Impacted Federal Workers
By The Citizen on April 20, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of a new process to streamline hiring for four critical and hard-to-fill position types across the state government. The…
Get Hooked on Blue Catfish! Comprehensive List of 2025 Blue Catfish Fishing Tournaments in Maryland
By The Citizen on April 20, 2025
Maryland anglers can do their part to help the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by catching and removing blue catfish from waterways. These nonnative fish are top…
Two Dogs Unaccounted For, One Firefighter and One Homeowner Transported After Large La Plata House Fire
By The Citizen on April 17, 2025
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at approximately 5:23 a.m., firefighters from Charles County responded to 6145 Kerrick Drive in La Plata, for the reported house…
UPDATE: Two Men Dead After Large House Fire in Charles County, Fire Marshal Continues Investigation
By The Citizen on April 17, 2025
UPDATE 4/17/2025 @ 4:30 P.M.: Deputy State Fire Marshals continue to investigate the cause of a house fire that claimed the life of two Charles…
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Celebrates Legislation Expanding Economic Growth and Heritage Tourism
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
The Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and the Maryland Heritage Areas Coalition proudly celebrated the passage of SB0980, allowing more funds to support Maryland’s heritage…
Maryland’s Spring Turkey Season Opens for 2025
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Maryland’s statewide spring wild turkey season opens this month, beginning with the Junior Turkey Hunt on April 12th, 2025. The regular spring turkey season opens for…
ALERT: Fraudulent Website Impersonating the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has recently become aware of a fraudulent website operating under the domain fireheros.org. This unauthorized site is a direct and…
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2025 – Event to Remember and Honor Our Fallen Heroes
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
This May, our grateful nation will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute…