Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 16 attorneys general have issued guidance affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI&A) policies are legal and essential for fostering fair and thriving workplaces. The guidance counters a Trump Administration Executive Order targeting DEI&A efforts, emphasizing that such initiatives help prevent discrimination, improve business performance, and enhance employee retention. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 13 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s delegation of executive power to Elon Musk, arguing it violates the U.S. Constitution by granting unchecked authority without congressional approval, threatening state funding, cybersecurity, and federal oversight.
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) has announced that effective Feb. 14, 2025, National Harbor will be designated a special curfew zone on Fridays and Saturdays for juveniles.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has included most of Maryland and Northern Virginia in a ‘limited snow risk’ for Wednesday/Wednesday night, as the potential for another winter storm looms for the area.
On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works approved a contract for Fraport Baltimore Partnership, LLC to manage retail and dining services at BWI Airport, with Comptroller Lierman and Governor Moore voting in favor and Treasurer Davis opposing due to procurement concerns. The board also approved $3.6 million for a new state park in Wicomico County and authorized 70 items totaling nearly $397 million in state expenditures. (more…)
Many iPhone users are checking their Weather app today and seeing a 100% chance of snow, with amounts ranging from 11 to 18 inches for Thursday, depending on where they live. While that sounds exciting, it’s very unlikely that the weather can be predicted with 100% certainty just one day in advance, let alone a week ahead.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Purple Line Small Business Grants Program, offering up to $50,000 to support businesses impacted by light rail construction in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
The 11th annual ‘Maryland Chicken Wing Festival’ takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 11am – 7pm at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds (1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville, MD).
This Valentine’s Day, the Maryland Zoo is giving you the opportunity to “turn heartbreak into hilarity.” The Zoo shares, “For $5, you can name a pile of animal dung after your ex. It’s the perfect way to talk smack while supporting animal care and conservation.”
The following are final snow total observations taken last night, overnight, and this morning by trained spotters, broadcast media, National Weather Service (NWS) employees, and others, shared by the NWS. Note– Not all areas have observations:
The National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center in College Park, MD has put out a ‘slight risk’ for heavy snow (20-40% chance) for the Mid-Atlantic, including all of Maryland.