Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at…
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Governor Hogan Statement on State Board of Education Vote to Require Full In-Person Learning for 2021-22 School Year
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan issued the following statement welcoming the Maryland State Board of Education’s unanimous vote requiring Maryland school systems to offer full in-person learning…
No Arm Left Behind: Governor Hogan Announces Drive-Thru, No-Appointment Vaccinations at Six Flags, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium
By The Citizen on April 28, 2021
Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has begun drive-thru, no-appointment vaccinations at the Six Flags America, Regency Furniture Stadium, and Ripken Stadium mass vaccination sites.…
Local Author, Meredith Johnson, Announces the Publication of Her Children’s Book – Just Momma
By The Citizen on April 22, 2021
Local author, Meredith Johnson, announces the publication of her children’s book Just Momma. Meredith is a self-published children’s author who loves to encourage kids to…
Maryland Lawmakers Wrap up Session with Pandemic aid; Reforms to Police, Betting
By The Citizen on April 16, 2021
The Maryland General Assembly operated like never before in 2021 but still passed significant measures that included a multi-billion dollar COVID-19 relief plan, historic police…
Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine, Maryland Halting Use of Vaccine
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and…
Despite Lower Travel Volumes During Pandemic, Motor Vehicle Fatalities Increase 6.4% in 2020
By The Citizen on April 13, 2021
Despite fewer drivers on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle crashes on Maryland roadways claimed 569 lives in 2020, an increase of…
Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
By The Citizen on April 12, 2021
Description: This recall involves Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspots imported by Franklin Wireless Corp. The recalled Jetpacks are dark navy plastic oval devices that are about…
Maryland State Police, Allied Agencies Address Distracted Driving As Part Of Statewide Initiative
By The Citizen on April 11, 2021
Maryland State Police issued hundreds of citations and warnings related to distracted driving violations as part of a statewide effort Thursday to combat the issue…
FEMA to Cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 Funeral Expenses, Applications Open Monday, April 12, 2021
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are…
Letter to the Editor – “In the Same Boat as Me”
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
“In the Same Boat as Me” By Meghan Cobourn On the surface, it would appear that Evan McCarthy is your average, talented sailor. With years of…
Target Commits to Spending More Than $2 Billion with Black-Owned Businesses by 2025
By The Citizen on April 9, 2021
As part of its commitment, retailer plans to: Add products from more than 500 Black-owned businesses across its multi-category assortment Increase its spend with more…
Letter to the Editor – Organ Donation: The Heart of the Matter
By The Citizen on April 8, 2021
Yvette Jefferson is doing her part to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation. Years ago, Yvette’s father Junious was in end-stage heart…
Maryland State Police Aviation Awards James Anton with ‘Technician of the Year
By The Citizen on April 6, 2021
The statewide 2020 ‘Technician of the Year’ award was presented to Mr. James Anton by Major Tagliaferri, MSPAC Commander, and Deputy Director Mr. Lance Wood.…
SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
By The Citizen on April 6, 2021
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed 10 members to the 2021 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021,…