The FDA is actively reviewing a petition filed for FD&C Red No. 3, which is authorized for use as a color additive in food and…
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Celebrate the Season with Music, Dance, and Giving at CSM this December
By The Citizen on December 10, 2024
A Voice that We Have Ignored: Works by Miyuki Akai Cook. Through Dec. 13. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road…
Second Half of Maryland’s Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Season Opens December 21, 2024
By The Citizen on December 10, 2024
The second part of Maryland’s split muzzleloader deer hunting season will open Dec. 21 and run through Jan. 4. The first half of the split…
Hughesville Man Faces Assault and Firearm Charges Following Arrest in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on December 8, 2024
Joseph Robert Willett III, 31, of Hughesville, was arrested on December 8, 2024, following an incident that led to multiple charges, including first-degree assault and…
VIDEO: What to Expect at a Sobriety Checkpoint and How to Act
By The Citizen on December 5, 2024
Sobriety checkpoints are common tools law enforcement uses to ensure road safety by identifying impaired drivers. If you find yourself approaching one, it can be…
Archaeologists Work with Indigenous Peoples, Department of Natural Resources to Uncover History at Chapel Point State Park
By The Citizen on November 29, 2024
Before John Smith arrived and even before the glaciers melted to create the Chesapeake Bay, Indigenous Peoples had called the land that is now Maryland…
Cannabis-Related ER Visits Increased Ahead of Recreational Legalization, State Dashboard Shows
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
by Danielle J. Brown, Maryland Matters November 24, 2024 Cannabis-related emergency room visits climbed steadily through July 2023, when recreational use was first legalized in…
Holidays and the Dangers of Impaired Driving: Maryland Laws and Recent Crash Data
By The Citizen on November 25, 2024
As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving celebrations, the holiday season also brings increased risks on Maryland’s roads due to impaired driving. Thanksgiving consistently ranks…
Vacant Townhouse Fire in Waldorf Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on November 24, 2024
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., firefighters from Charles and Prince George’s County were dispatched to 11207 Barnswallow Place in Waldorf, for…
One Transported to Trauma Center After Early Morning Crash in Hughesville
By The Citizen on November 23, 2024
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Carrico Mill Road…
‘Thank You’ to Maryland First Responders: A Father’s Gratitude for Daughter’s Recovery
By The Citizen on November 22, 2024
On Wednesday, Sgt. Tyler Brice and TFC Patrick Nolan attended the George Washington University Hospital’s Trauma Survivors event in recognition of their treatment of Ms.…
Chesapeake Bay Hypoxia Report – 2024 Year End Summary
By The Citizen on November 21, 2024
Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show the volume of hypoxia—waters with less than 2 mg/l oxygen—was generally…
National Weather Services Issues Warning Of High Winds Overnight
By The Citizen on November 20, 2024
Rapid Onset of Strong Winds Later This Evening. Forecast – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 44. Southeast wind…
UPDATE: Four Injured After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus in Hughesville
By The Citizen on November 19, 2024
UPDATE 11/20/2024: Crews arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision involving a 4-door sedan with the operator trapped, and Charles County Public…
Helicopter Requested After Serious Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus Reported in Hughesville
By The Citizen on November 19, 2024
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at approximately 8:57 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services from Charles and St. Mary’s County responded to the area…