A $1,000,000 winning ticket was sold for the January 1, 2024 Powerball drawing at Exxon (6762 Riggs Road) in Hyattsville, MD. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery: (more…)
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Many in the area may have felt a small earthquake (2.3 magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey/USGS) shortly before 1am on Tuesday morning.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) submitted its Climate Pollution Reduction Plan to Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly outlining the policy actions required to reach the state’s ambitious climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent from 2006 levels by 2031, achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2035, and reaching net zero emissions by 2045.
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) has shared information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding cannabis use in the state of Maryland via social media in the last two months. The information clarifies federal laws, provides information on driving after using cannabis and health impacts of cannabis, additional information on the Cannabis Reform Act, and more: (more…)
Per the State of Maryland: “The Maryland Board of Public Works today issued calendar year 2023 year-in-review highlights. This year, the board approved more than $8.8 billion in state expenditures […]
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The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of Minority Business Enterprise today announced the Personal Net Worth cap applied to the Minority Business Enterprise Program will increase from $1,995,008 to $2,073,412, effective January 1, 2024.
As 2023 winds down, we wanted to share with you some of the most-read articles of 2023. This article was originally published on December 12, 2023. (more…)
Two winged representatives from the Maryland Park Service attended the White House this month.
Per the Maryland State Police: “A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued an injured man who fell off a cliff behind a residence Thursday evening in Frederick County. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has congratulated 17 counties and municipalities in Maryland for their selection to receive more than $28 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, these grants are an important step toward meeting Maryland’s goal of Vision Zero – the elimination of all traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Maryland roadways by 2030.
Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today announced appointments to the Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs, the body that advises the administration and state agencies on […]