Governor Wes Moore issued a State of Preparedness on Monday, June 23, in response to a forecasted heat wave with dangerously high temperatures across Maryland, directing state agencies to coordinate efforts and urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves and vulnerable populations. (more…)
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides up to $15 on July 4 to help prevent drunk driving in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where nearly 40% of Independence Day traffic deaths involve alcohol, according to NHTSA. (more…)
Governor Moore issued a statement Sunday evening affirming that his administration is coordinating closely with state and federal agencies to ensure public safety following the military strike in Iran, while expressing support for deployed Maryland service members and their families. (more…)
Maryland holds the unique distinction of being the only U.S. state without any natural lakes. While the state boasts an abundance of rivers, streams, and the extensive Chesapeake Bay, you won’t find a single body of water formed by natural geological processes that is classified as a natural lake within its borders. This characteristic sets Maryland apart from every other state, most of which have numerous glacial, tectonic, or volcanic lakes.
Despite this geological particularity, Marylanders and visitors still have access to plenty of water-based recreation thanks to numerous man-made reservoirs and impoundments. Today we will look at the three largest lakes/reservoirs (all man-made) in the state of Maryland:
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 17 other attorneys general submitted a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urging the U.S. Department of Education to retain grantmaking priorities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, arguing that removing them could increase educational disparities and hinder compliance with federal law. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas, effective from 11am to 9pm on Monday, June 23.
Xi’an Famous Foods, a renowned New York City culinary institution, is celebrated for bringing the bold and unique flavors of Xi’an, China, to the American palate. According to a report by Washingtonian, the popular eatery that has been endorsed by the likes of the late Anthony Bourdain is now searching for a location in Maryland, with Montgomery County (Rockville) as a potential spot.
The Maryland State Police have arrested a 28-year-old Illinois man in connection with a shooting on I-83 in Baltimore County and believe he may be linked to three additional shootings that occurred the same night along I-83 in Pennsylvania. (more…)
A Maryland woman has been arrested following allegations that she misused more than $26,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign intended to cover funeral expenses for a relative. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore joined officials in celebrating the opening of Walmart’s new centralized prescription processing facility in Frederick, which will support 700 stores across 16 states and D.C. and employ over 170 workers. (more…)