NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are working to repair downed power lines along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that wires were down along Route 1 between Rossville Boulevard and Fitch Avenue (21236). Several northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. Motorists should use […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus has appealed to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and President Donald J. Trump for immediate federal intervention to prevent potential blackouts and rising electricity costs in Maryland. The plea follows a “Maximum Generation Emergency Alert” issued on June 22 by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization. In a follow-up letter sent Monday, the caucus […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In an age where reliable internet has become as important as electricity or running water, millions of Americans still struggle with slow speeds, high costs, and limited access. Whether you’re working from home, attending virtual classes, or simply trying to stream your favorite show, your location within the United States dramatically affects your digital experience. A new study has […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the first round of grant recipients for the “Road to Careers” initiative, a six-year, $24 million investment aimed at expanding Maryland’s pipeline of highly-skilled workers for critical transportation infrastructure jobs. The initial $4 million in grants will provide nearly 1,200 Marylanders with in-demand training for skilled construction and maintenance jobs. “To grow our […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of a $19 million Customer Relief Fund aimed at assisting limited- and middle-income energy ratepayers across the state amid rising nationwide energy costs. The funds, donated by utility parent company Exelon, will be distributed through local nonprofit partners in the service areas of BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power. “Not a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved more than $3.2 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to develop and upgrade trails and park facilities in nine counties across the state. The funding, primarily from the Program Open Space – Local initiative, will support projects in Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Prince George’s, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.95 million in state grants aimed at boosting Maryland’s innovation infrastructure, supporting projects in critical technology sectors from life sciences to clean energy and cybersecurity. Ten organizations across the state were awarded funds through the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program, part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents could face regular rolling blackouts if the region’s power grid continues to grapple with an inadequate energy supply, a top Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) official warned Monday. Steven Singh, BGE’s Vice President of Electric Operations, expressed “huge concern” over the growing disparity between energy supply and demand, calling it a “clear and present issue” for […]