On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Leonardtown, Bay District, Seventh District and Hughesville responded to the 40000 block…
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Governor Moore and TEDCO Announce $50 Million Taiwanese Investment and New Global Partnerships to Grow Maryland’s Innovation Economy
By The Citizen on October 23, 2025
Governor Wes Moore, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association Taiwan, and SangFroid International Capital announced an agreement to unlock up…
Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General Receive 76,000 Educators’ Support at Maryland State Education Association
By The Citizen on October 21, 2025
Delegates representing 76,000 members of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) attending the MSEA fall Representative Assembly (RA) voted to support the re-election of Gov.…
DEA National Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, October 25, 2025
By The Citizen on October 21, 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…
CSM Launches Thrive 60+ Lifelong Learning Program for Adults Age 60 and Up
By The Citizen on October 17, 2025
Free and low-cost continuing education opportunities expand access, foster community, and enrich the lives of Southern Maryland residents age 60 and up. For residents of…
Maryland Harvest Season Ramping Up – Share the Road With Our Farmers!
By The Citizen on October 17, 2025
As many commuters may have noticed, our harvest season is ramping up and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, in partnership with the…
Governor Moore Convenes Veterans Organizations to Discuss Expanding Post-Service Opportunities as Critical Federal Resources Remain Unavailable
By The Citizen on October 17, 2025
Governor Wes Moore hosted veterans organizations Hiring Our Heroes and Student Veterans of America at the State House to discuss how Maryland can leverage cross-sector…
No Kings Protest Set for Saturday, October 18th Across Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on October 17, 2025
Beginning in June of 2025, The No Kings protests, also known internationally as the No Dictators or No Tyrants protests, is a series of demonstrations,…
Maryland’s Small Game Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities
By The Citizen on October 14, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some…
PHOTOS: Police Investigating Hit and Run in Mechanicsville That Sends Two to Hospital
By The Citizen on October 13, 2025
On October 10, 2025, at approximately 9:23 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of the Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville,…
Using Virtual Reality, Students Help Visualize Climate Change Solutions at Point Lookout State Park
By The Citizen on October 13, 2025
You’re on a walkway in a park. You can see trees, a road, a marsh and a coastline against a vibrant blue sky all around…
UPDATE – ALMOST ONE YEAR LATER: Shooter Still Not Arrested in 2024 Hollywood Shooting as Gun Violence Persists Across St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on October 11, 2025
UPDATE 10/11/2025: Nearly a year after a young man was shot during a gathering in Hollywood, no one has been charged with firing the weapon.…
Maryland Commission on Public Health Adopts Final Report, Lays Foundation to Build a Stronger Public Health System
By The Citizen on October 8, 2025
Dr. Boris Lushniak, Dean of the University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Health, convened the Maryland Commission on Public Health for its final…
Secretary’s Message: Maryland Fights for Stronger Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement
By The Citizen on October 8, 2025
Last week, Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff joined representatives from other jurisdictions in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to recommend proposed changes to the revised…
Beneficial Use of Dredged Material: Maryland Clarifies Potential from a Muddy Term
By The Citizen on October 8, 2025
A secret to restoring the Chesapeake Bay is just waiting to be unearthed. In the maritime state of Maryland, dredging is done routinely to keep…