The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) has raised the State Activation Level (SAL) to ENHANCED in preparation for the incoming winter weather system expected to impact the State on […]
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Per the State of Maryland (1.3.24): “Governor Wes Moore today released the following statement regarding the tentative three-year labor agreements reached between the State of Maryland and Maryland’s four major […]
Per the State of Maryland (1.3.24): “Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government, proactively addressing the needs arising from a growing older adult population.
There are mixed emotions on the reopening of iconic restaurant Pizza Oven after a social media post announced that the restaurant has reopened under new ownership- just a couple days after it seemingly closed permanently.
Following the minor earthquake centered in Rockville, MD early Tuesday morning, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency and Management and Homeland Security (MC OEMHS) has provided some earthquake information and preparedness tips:
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…)
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 […]