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College of Southern Maryland Celebrates Reopening of the Southern Maryland Studies Center
By The Citizen on October 1, 2025
Nearly 100 faculty, staff, and community members gathered at the College of Southern Maryland’s Dr. Elaine Ryan Library in the Learning Resource Building on the…
Sterling-Backed Legislation Creating a New Felony Crime for Concealment of Death and Dismemberment Becomes Law
By The Citizen on October 1, 2025
Legislation strongly supported and championed by St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling, House Bill 674 / Senate Bill 394, Criminal Law – Concealment of…
Governor Moore Announces Resources for Federal Workers as Team Maryland Stands United in Response to Federal Government Shutdown
By The Citizen on October 1, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today announced support and resources available to help meet the needs of federal workers who live in Maryland and are impacted by the…
Maryland’s Black Bears More Active in Fall
By The Citizen on September 30, 2025
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are beginning a period of increased feeding activity in preparation for winter hibernation. As the leaves change…
Honoring Loved Ones with Handcrafted Urns Made Close to Home
By The Citizen on September 27, 2025
In a quiet corner of Southern Maryland, a new business is giving families a deeply personal way to honor their loved ones. Stinson Urns, founded…
Board of Revenue Estimates Approves Revised FY 2026 Forecast, Initial Forecast for FY 2027
By The Citizen on September 26, 2025
The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates (BRE) today voted to write down state revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) to $26.7 billion, an…
Governor Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones Roll Out $200 Million in Energy Bill Rebates to Lower Utility Costs for Marylanders
By The Citizen on September 26, 2025
Governor Wes Moore today joined Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, and legislative leaders to roll out $200 million in direct rebates…
The Week in Winners: $1.9 Million Multi-Match Win in Lanham Biggest of Week’s Lottery Hauls
By The Citizen on September 24, 2025
The Powerball frenzy may have subsided, but Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, made someone a millionaire in Lanham this past week while a $200,000 scratch-off…
Former State Department Budget Analyst Sentenced to 12 Months for Embezzling $657,347
By The Citizen on September 22, 2025
Levita Almuete Ferrer, 65, of Montgomery Village, Md., was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison for embezzling more…
Maryland Audit Finds Social Services Agency Repeatedly Failed to Protect Foster Children, Placed Children Into Homes with 7 Registered Sex Offenders
By The Citizen on September 19, 2025
A state audit released on September 12th, 2025, has found that Maryland’s Social Services Administration (SSA) repeatedly failed to protect children in its care between…
Maryland Natural Resources Police Report for Summer 2025 in Southern Maryland
By The Citizen on September 19, 2025
The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from June through August 2025. The full report…
Maryland Joins Federal Model to Improve Access and Savings to Lifesaving Sickle Cell Treatments
By The Citizen on September 17, 2025
Maryland Medicaid participants can now more easily access cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease under Maryland’s participation in the federal Cell and Gene…
Gov Moore Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program to Expand Maryland’s Teacher Workforce and Create More Affordable Pathways to Teaching Careers
By The Citizen on September 17, 2025
Governor Wes Moore announced Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teaching. The program will enable aspiring teachers to receive more hands-on training, mentorship, and…
USPS Operation Santa Now Accepting Letters From Kids and Families Across the Country!
By The Citizen on September 17, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service has officially kicked off the 2025 season of USPS Operation Santa, inviting children and families across the country to begin writing…