Earlier today, the New Jersey Department of Health notified the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that a person confirmed to have Coronavirus Disease 2019, or…
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What does a “State of Emergency” mean?
By The Citizen on March 6, 2020
A state of emergency has been declared in order to allow Maryland to coordinate and request emergency resources and support in response to the COVID-19…
Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency, Expands Statewide Response to Novel Coronavirus
By The Citizen on March 5, 2020
Tonight, Governor Larry Hogan announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated…
Governor Hogan Submits Emergency Legislation to Advance Coronavirus Response Maryland Emergency Management Agency Raising Activation Level to Enhanced
By The Citizen on March 4, 2020
At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from…
Maryland International Raceway Currently Accepting Part-time Job Applications for Nine Different Positions
By The Citizen on March 4, 2020
Maryland International Raceway is currently accepting part-time job applications! We’re looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals for the positions listed below. Security Track Official –…
FBI Warns of Phone Scammers Posing as Federal Agents
By The Citizen on March 2, 2020
The FBI is warning the public to be aware of a scam where a caller pretends to be an FBI special agent and threatens to…
Joint Statement from DOJ, DOS, DOD, DHS, ODNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA on Preparations for Super Tuesday
By The Citizen on March 2, 2020
U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, Acting Director…
Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival Announces Nationally Recognized Jazz Artist Lineup for 2020 Event Weekend
By The Citizen on February 29, 2020
The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, one of the mid-Atlantic’s signature jazz events held along the shores of the beautiful Potomac River in St. Mary’s…
Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit Arrests Wanted Lexington Park Man
By The Citizen on February 29, 2020
The Maryland State Police Firearms Enforcement Unit arrested a fugitive last night wanted in two jurisdictions. The accused is identified as William Alan Adams, 44,…
Two Injured, One Transported to Trauma Center After Head-on Collision in Mechanicsville
By The Citizen on February 26, 2020
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at approximately 7:55 a.m., police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the area of Point Lookout Road and Earnshaw Way…
Maryland Bill Would Ban Plastic Carryout Bags From all Stores
By The Citizen on February 25, 2020
Plastic carryout bags would essentially be a thing of the past in Maryland if a bill in the General Assembly gathers enough lawmakers’ votes. The…
Maryland Bill Looks to Make Single-Occupant Restrooms Gender-Neutral
By The Citizen on February 25, 2020
Many public buildings in Maryland would be required to make their single-occupant bathrooms gender neutral under legislation in the state’s General Assembly. The proposed law…
Important Deadlines for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election
By The Citizen on February 24, 2020
Important deadlines for the 2020 Presidential Primary Election are approaching. The deadline to register to vote, change party affiliation, update an address, and request a polling…
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Change Name to “Bleu Cheeses” Every Thursday at Home Games as part of Wing Wars Promotion
By The Citizen on February 21, 2020
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced on Friday afternoon that they will change their name to the Bleu Cheeses every Thursday as part of their…
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 2020 Promotional Schedule
By The Citizen on February 19, 2020
As single game tickets go on sale, the Blue Crabs are excited to announce their 2020 promotional schedule. Southern Maryland’s hometown team will unveil a…