Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of Connect Maryland, a transformative new initiative to supercharge the State of Maryland’s broadband investment with a total new…
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Starting Oct. 17 Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theater Will Only Allow Fully Vaccinated Guests Into Their Events
By The Citizen on August 19, 2021
Starting Oct. 17, all I.M.P. venues, Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Anthem, 9:30 Club and the Lincoln Theatre, will no longer accept negative COVID-19 tests and…
Governor Hogan Announces New Vaccination Protocols for Maryland Nursing Home and Hospital Workers
By The Citizen on August 19, 2021
Nursing Home and Hospital Staff to Show Proof of Vaccination or Adhere to Ongoing Screening and Testing Increases Fines, Civil Penalties for Nursing Homes That…
VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Maryland “Stands Ready and Willing” to Receive More Afghan Interpreters
By The Citizen on August 17, 2021
‘Operation Allies Refuge’ Provides Special Immigrant Visas to Afghan Nationals Who Contributed to U.S. Efforts Maryland Ranks Fourth In The Nation For Special Immigrant Visa Refugees…
College of Southern Maryland Requires Indoor Masking for Fall Semester in Response to Rising Number of COVID-19 Cases in Region
By The Citizen on August 17, 2021
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces it is postponing its transition to Phase 4: Normal Operations and will remain in Phase 3: Reduced Operations…
U.S. Homeland Security Warns of Heightened Threat of Violence and Terrorism
By The Citizen on August 14, 2021
Issued: August 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Expires: November 11, 2021, 2:00 p.m. The Secretary of Homeland Security has issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System…
Governor Hogan Orders All U.S. and State Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Frederick County Captain Joshua Laird
By The Citizen on August 13, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement: “Maryland has lost another of our true heroes—Captain Joshua Laird, a 21-year veteran of the Frederick County Division…
MDOT MVA Reminds Customers That Branches Are Open By Appointment Only As It Expands Accessibility
By The Citizen on August 13, 2021
While all Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) branch offices remain under an appointment-only operation, the agency is announcing a new feature…
Governor Hogan Announces Additional $3.4 Million in Relief Funds for Maryland Fishing Industry
By The Citizen on August 10, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), announced an additional $3.4 million in economic relief funds for the state’s…
Franchot Reminds Taxpayers of Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week August 8-14
By The Citizen on August 5, 2021
Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds taxpayers that Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns August 8-14 with significant savings for consumers, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school…
Governor Hogan Announces $6 Million in Grants to Address Heroin and Opioid Crisis
By The Citizen on August 3, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan today announced $6 million in new awards to support the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and heroin coordinators. “The work of our heroin…
Lingering Impacts from Extreme Weather Events Affect Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses in 2020
By The Citizen on August 1, 2021
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports a third consecutive year of underwater grass loss in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay in 2020.…
Maryland State Police to Participate In Annual National Night Out Events on Tuesday, August 3, 2021
By The Citizen on July 28, 2021
Maryland State Troopers will join communities and other law enforcement agencies across the state on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in support of National Night Out.…
Preparing Your Children to Stay Home Alone – Fire Safety and Beyond
By The Citizen on July 26, 2021
Story courtesy of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department / PIO / Fire Prevention Officer Scot Best At some point during the school year and summer,…
New “Destructive” Severe Thunderstorm Warning Category to Trigger Wireless Emergency Alerts on Mobile Phones
By The Citizen on July 23, 2021
Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hail storms, and widespread straight-line winds…