The State of Maryland joins Arkansas and Washoe County, NV. as the three jurisdictions to have earned the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) distinction in…
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CSM’s Business Administration Degree and Allied Health Program Earn Top Ranking in the U.S.
By The Citizen on March 29, 2021
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been awarded top ranking status for its Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree and Allied Health programs by…
Justice Department Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
By The Citizen on March 26, 2021
The Department of Justice announced an update today on criminal and civil enforcement efforts to combat COVID-19 related fraud, including schemes targeting the Paycheck Protection…
Cherry Hill Park Celebrates 100 Years of Camping
By The Citizen on March 23, 2021
This year, Cherry Hill Park, a top-rated campground serving the Washington, DC, region, is celebrating 100 years of camping and 5 generations of family ownership…
Maryland Enters Phase 2A of Vaccine Distribution Plan, Hogan Announces Six More Mass Vaccination Sites In Maryland
By The Citizen on March 23, 2021
UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland will open six more mass vaccination sites beginning in early April, doubling the number to…
Governor Hogan Announces Vaccine Eligibility Timeline for All Marylanders, and Primary Care, Hospital Equity, and Mobile Clinic Initiatives
By The Citizen on March 18, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, the State…
Maryland State Police: What to Expect During a Traffic Stop
By The Citizen on March 17, 2021
Being stopped for a traffic violation can be a stressful time for both you and the police officer. Maryland State Troopers are trained to maintain…
Protecting Your Home From Fires: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
By The Citizen on March 17, 2021
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire…
Registration Now Open for Future Caps Learn to Play Program
By The Citizen on March 16, 2021
Registration for the Washington Capitals Future Caps Learn to Play (LTP) program presented by World Wide Technology (WWT) is now open at WashCaps.com/LearnToPlay. Open to…
No Injuries Reported After Boat Fire in Newburg
By The Citizen on March 16, 2021
On Monday, March 15, 2021, at approximately 6:35 a.m., firefighters in Charles County responded to 16320 Cobb Island Road in Newburg, for the reported boat…
No Injuries Reported After Garage and Brush Fire in Helen
By The Citizen on March 15, 2021
On Monday, March 15, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., firefighters from Charles County, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Seventh District, Valley Lee, Bay District, and Leonardtown responded to the…
March 20th Virtual 5K and Concert to Support Breast Cancer Survivors and Fund Research
By The Citizen on March 15, 2021
Join the American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation for a family-friendly Virtual 5K Race for Every Breast Cancer Survivor on Saturday, March 20, 2021. You…
Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols As St. Patrick’s Day Approaches
By The Citizen on March 12, 2021
With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted across the state and with St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Wednesday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan…
Next Generation Jammer Wins Top Navy Test and Evaluation Award
By The Citizen on March 12, 2021
The Next Generation Jammer Test and Evaluation (T&E) team recently won the Department of the Navy’s T&E award for their accomplishments on two Acquisition Category…
Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Creates Civil Rights Unit to Prosecute Hate Crimes and Violations of Federal Law and to Address Discrimination in Housing, Education, and Other Sectors
By The Citizen on March 12, 2021
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Acting United States Attorney Jonathan F. Lenzner announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has…