On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:37 p.m., firefighter and emergency medical services responded to the 27000 block of Birch Manor Circle in Mechanicsville,…
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UPDATE: Six First Responders Airlifted, Three Others Hospitalized After Fatal CO Exposure in St. Mary’s County
By The Citizen on May 17, 2025
UPDATE 5/17/2025 @ 10:55 a.m.: Emergency medical personnel were dispatched at approximately 3:56 a.m., for a male resident experiencing difficulty breathing. Firefighters were dispatched to…
Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating For First Time in Over 50 Years, Gov Moore Releases Statement Blaming Trump
By The Citizen on May 15, 2025
Maryland Loses AAA Bond Rating for first time in over 50 years, ending a historic run of fiscal stability that stretched back to 1973. Statement…
More than 1,300 Hawks Soar into the Future Following CSM’s 66th Commencement
By The Citizen on May 12, 2025
It was a proud, reflective, and exciting day for College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as its faculty, staff, supporters, and community cheered for hundreds of…
Celebrate Mom with a $1 Italian Ice This Mother’s Day at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
WHAT: In celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 11, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a…
Study Reveals Emerging Cases of Babesiosis from Tick Bites in Mid-Atlantic Region
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
Annapolis, MD; April 29, 2025 – A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology provides critical insights into the emergence of babesiosis in…
Maryland State Fire Marshal Warns of Social Media Trend Leading to Fires
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is alerting the public to a concerning new trend circulating on social media. Students insert electrically conductive objects…
Department of Natural Resources Reminds Marylanders to Keep Deer Fawns Wild
By The Citizen on May 8, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautions anyone who encounters a fawn that is alone to avoid disturbing it and resist the urge to feed or handle…
UPDATE: Public Meeting TODAY – Statements Released Following The Proposed Crisis Stabilization Center in Charlotte Hall
By The Citizen on May 6, 2025
Maryland Delegate Matt Morgan released the following statement on May 5th, 2025. “This post is designed as a PSA for residents of Northern St. Mary’s.…
Maryland AG Joins 23 Other States in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Dismantling of AmeriCorps, the National Volunteer Public Service Agency
By The Citizen on May 5, 2025
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general—joined by the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania—in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump…
Moore Announces Opening of Applications for Maryland Business Ready Sites Program
By The Citizen on May 2, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative to boost economic growth by developing shovel-ready business sites…
Maryland’s Nontidal Fishing License Fees Increase June 1, 2025
By The Citizen on May 1, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing changes to nontidal fishing license and trout stamp fees effective June 1, 2025. This represents the first…
79th Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Awards & Photos
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department proudly hosted the 79th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention on Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2025. This year’s…
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: 79th Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Awards & Photos
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department proudly hosted the 79th Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention on Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, 2025. This year’s…
Maryland Park Service Launches ‘25 in 2025’ Adventure Challenge
By The Citizen on April 28, 2025
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…