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…
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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…
Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Selection of The Executive Program Class of 2026
By The Citizen on October 7, 2025
The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of 40 Southern Maryland leaders for its 18th Executive Program—the Class of…
MVA Introduces New Symbol on Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards to Support Marylanders with Hidden Disabilities
By The Citizen on October 7, 2025
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) joined legislative leaders and community advocates today to unveil Maryland’s new driver’s license and ID…
Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens October 16th throughout Maryland
By The Citizen on October 6, 2025
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 16-18 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can…
Deer, Other Wildlife Activity in the Fall Increases Maryland Drivers’ Collision Risk
By The Citizen on October 5, 2025
Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds motorists to be vigilant. The shortening of daylight hours, called the…
GoFundMe Started for Next Step Produce After Accidental Fire Causes Over $1 Million in Damages
By The Citizen on October 2, 2025
UPDATE 10/02/2025: On October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:18 P.M., firefighters from Maryland and Virginia responded to 10615 Benton Road in Newburg,for the reported structure…
Firefighters from Maryland and Virginia on Scene of Large Barn Fire in Newburg
By The Citizen on October 1, 2025
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:03 p.m., firefighters from Charles, St. Mary’s Counties along with companies from Virginia responded to the 10000 block…
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…