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Maryland’s Ryan Ramsey, a Gaithersburg Native and Resident, Pitches Perfect Game

Published April 30, 2022 at 12:16PM

Ryan Ramsey, who was born in Gaithersburg and currently lives in the city, pitched a perfect game for No. 23 Maryland yesterday. The Terps Beat Northwestern 13-0. Coming into the 2022 season, there had only been 33 in NCAA history — just 19 in nine-inning games.

Per UMTerps, Ramsey became the first Maryland pitcher to toss a perfecto since Dick Reitz on April 10, 1959, against Johns Hopkins — which was the first perfect game in NCAA Division I history. It was the Terps’ first no-hitter since March 1, 2014, when Jake Stinnett no-hit UMass. On the other side, every player in Maryland’s lineup recorded at least a hit as the offense totaled 13 runs on 17 hits.

Beyond MoCo: Black Bears Emerging from Winter Dens (Black Bears Will Occassionally be Spotted in Montgomery County)

By MCS Staff

Published April 28, 2022 at 6:26PM

Maryland’s black bears are leaving their winter dens and as they emerge, they are hungry. Bears will be searching for natural food sources such as acorns, plants, berries, and insects. With natural food sources in short supply until later in the spring, bears can be attracted to anything that smells like food. Homeowners who leave human-generated food sources out in the open may unintentionally draw bears to residential areas. Residents of Maryland’s bear country (Garrett, Allegany, Washington and Frederick Counties in Maryland are all home to black bears, and black bears have occasionally been spotted in Montgomery County) are urged to be proactive and exercise good judgment to avoid creating man-made attractions for bears.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources advises:

Maryland to Dedicate This Year’s Sunflower Planting for Ukraine

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2022 at 6:49PM

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that it will dedicate its sunflower plantings to the people of Ukraine this spring. Each year, the department plants about 130 acres of sunflowers on 15 wildlife management areas across 18 Maryland counties, including McKee Beshers located on River Rd near Poolesville in Montgomery County. Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine, which remains besieged by the Russian military.

Per the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The primary purpose of DNR’s plantings is to provide a source of food for mourning doves, cardinals, chickadees, blue jays, finches and other wildlife species, after the plants mature and dry. Pollinating insects like bees and butterflies also benefit from the abundant nectar and pollen that sunflowers produce. This year the plantings will serve a dual purpose by expressing solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Displaying the large yellow flower has become an important way for many people around the world to express unity and support for Ukrainians who have suffered the war’s destruction and bravely resisted Vladimir Putiin’s aggression against them.

Governor Hogan Announces $200 Million Affordable Housing Package

By Patrick Herron

Published April 27, 2022 at 11:46AM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than $200 million in financing tools and new programs will be made available to create new affordable housing opportunities in the state. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will administer the funds to produce more than 6,000 additional units statewide amid rising construction costs and interest rates.

Governor Hogan Encourages Marylanders to Get Boosted This Week to Qualify For $1 Million Vax Cash 2.0 Grand Prize Drawing

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2022 at 8:37PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and state health officials today encouraged Marylanders to get boosted between now and Monday, May 2, to qualify for next week’s VaxCash 2.0 $1 million grand prize drawing.

Governor Hogan Joins Leaders of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Launch D.C. Temple Open House

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2022 at 9:14AM

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today joined global leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to launch the open house for the Washington, D.C. Temple in Kensington.

“Since 1974, this temple with its beautiful towering spires has been an iconic landmark in Maryland’s skyline along the Capital Beltway and it has been a beacon of hope for the more than 40,000 Marylanders who are members of the church,” said Governor Hogan. “Congratulations to all of the leaders on this wonderful celebration of faith, community, and fellowship.”

Gas Prices to Increase $.36/Gallon This Sunday as “Gas Tax Holiday” Ends

By Patrick Herron

Published April 15, 2022 at 6:54PM

Last month, Governor Hogan signed a bill that suspended Maryland’s gas tax of $.36 a gallon for 30 days. That suspension is up this Sunday, April 17.

The State of Maryland is estimated to have lost close to $100 million in tax revenue during the period. Maryland announced recently that it had a projected budget surplus of more than $7.5 billion.

Governor Hogan Announces Close to $10 Million For Community Safety Grants

By Patrick Herron

Published April 15, 2022 at 10:21AM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $10 million in grant awards through the new Community Safety Works program to more than 300 business districts and nonprofit organizations across Maryland, advancing a key plank of the governor’s Re-Fund The Police Initiative.

Governor Hogan Signs 79 Bipartisan Bills Into Law

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2022 at 4:00PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today signed 79 bills into law, and thanked lawmakers for a successful session of bipartisan progress on Marylanders’ top priorities.

“Our Best Session Yet”: Governor Hogan On The 2022 Legislative Session

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2022 at 10:07PM

Per the State of Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today held a media availability at Government House to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session.

Governor Hogan Calls on General Assembly to Pass Emergency Legislation on Violent Criminals

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2022 at 9:51AM

Governor Hogan released the following statement on Friday, April 8:

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today again called on the Maryland General Assembly to pass emergency legislation to hold violent criminals accountable, as he took action to allow legislation regarding untraceable firearms to become law without his signature.