The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office honored 81 officers from 24 agencies across the state as Traffic Safety Specialists. This…
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Governor Moore Signs Historic Reproductive Freedom Legislation, Protects Women’s Reproductive Rights In Maryland
By The Citizen on May 5, 2023
Governor Wes Moore presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fourth bill signing, a day dedicated to protecting the rights of all Marylanders. The governor signed historic…
Garage Fire in Mechanicsville Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported
By The Citizen on May 5, 2023
UPDATE 5/5/2023: On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at approximately 4:58 p.m., firefighters from Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies were dispatched to Baptist Church…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Continues Snakehead Tagging Program, Providing Cash Incentive for Anglers
By The Citizen on May 2, 2023
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is continuing a northern snakehead tagging program in an effort to spur removal…
Maryland State Police Bolster Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts for Cinco De Mayo Weekend
By The Citizen on May 1, 2023
Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers this weekend,…
When Marylanders Register Their Vehicles, They Can Now Support the Environment and Statewide Tree Plantings
By The Citizen on April 28, 2023
There is a new way for Marylanders to help restore tree cover and mitigate the harmful effects of pollution in the “Old Line State.” The…
Verizon Expands High-Speed Internet Across Maryland, Including Charles and St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on April 27, 2023
Verizon is bringing more choice for reliable internet to Maryland residents as it deploys high-speed, fiber optic broadband internet service across the state. Nearly 4,000…
Virginia Man Arrested for Impaired Driving After Single Vehicle Rollover in Hughesville
By The Citizen on April 27, 2023
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at approximately 10:45 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Leonardtown Road and Deborah Drive in…
Students Tackle Global Warming at VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon, Earn $12,000 in Prizes
By The Citizen on April 27, 2023
As climate change impacts our lives and environment, how will we share the information that people will need to make decisions? This was the question…
Firefighters Throughout Southern Maryland Respond to Multiple Incidents in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on April 26, 2023
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 1:35 p.m., firefighters from Seventh District, Leonardtown, Hollywood, Mechanicsville, and Valley Lee responded to 37434 River Springs Road…
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30, 2023
By The Citizen on April 25, 2023
Did you know that every year in the U.S., nearly 7 million animals go into animal shelters? National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated…
Maryland Department of Agriculture Asks Residents to Act Now to Help Control Mosquito Populations
By The Citizen on April 25, 2023
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Mosquito Control Program is urging residents to act now to reduce mosquito populations by reducing standing water on their properties.…
Maryland State Police Accepting Applications For 2023 Leadership and Career Development Seminar
By The Citizen on April 25, 2023
The Maryland State Police announces that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, which will take place from Aug.…
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2023
By The Citizen on April 24, 2023
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2023 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2023,…
Maryland Joins Coalition of 18 States and Issues Letter to NHTSA: Theft-Prone Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Should Be Recalled
By The Citizen on April 24, 2023
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, in response to Hyundai and Kia’s continued failure to take adequate steps to address the alarming rate of theft…