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Governor Moore launches Digital Infrastructure Group to advance statewide broadband expansion, boost revenue

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has established the Digital Infrastructure Group, an interagency partnership aimed at streamlining the development of broadband infrastructure across the state. The group, formed through an executive order (PDF) signed on January 7, will foster collaboration between state and county entities. This collaboration will lead to increased internet coverage, boost state revenue, eliminate financial inefficiencies, and […]

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KEY BRIDGE REBUILD: MDTA announces general engineering consultant contract, kicks off pre-construction activities [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Wednesday announced a $75 million General Engineering Consultant services contract which was approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contract, awarded to Bridging Maryland Partnership, a Joint Venture of WSP, RK&K and JMT, designates them as the General Engineering Consultant. Bridging Maryland Partnership will […]

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Maryland Board of Public Works approves $620K for land conservation in Harford County, Worcester County

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday announced the allocation of $620,000 in Rural Legacy grants to two counties for the protection of land with perpetual conservation easements. The grant funding was approved for Harford County and Worcester County. Harford County will secure a conservation easement on 41 forested acres in the Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area. The […]

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Baltimore County Christmas tree recycling collection to begin on Thursday, January 9

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TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance. Residents must place trees out by Jan. 15 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled trash or recycling day—please […]

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Gas prices expected to drop in 2025

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price is expected to decline to $3.22 per gallon in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of lower prices, according to a new forecast by GasBuddy. This represents a continued relief for American drivers, who are projected to spend over $12 billion less on gasoline in 2025 compared to 2024. However, the forecast also highlights […]

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Polar Vortex Weather Forecast 2025

POLAR VORTEX: Weather forecast says arctic blast to freeze much of US in early January

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BALTIMORE, MD—Brace yourselves for a blast of arctic cold as the first polar vortex of 2025 is set to sweep across the majority of the United States in early January, bringing with it subzero temperatures, snowstorms, and potential power outages. The extreme cold weather will impact millions of Americans from the northern Plains to the Southeast, with some areas experiencing […]

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Maryland receives federal grants for wildlife habitats, crossings

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve pollinator habitats and wildlife crossings along state highways. The Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program grant of nearly $388,000 will allow MDOT SHA to identify areas with high wildlife-vehicle collision rates, develop design guidance […]

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