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Maryland Department of the Environment revokes 1,400 lead paint inspection certificates issued by suspended inspector

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state after a lead inspector failed to follow work practice standards, requiring that any affected rental properties be reinspected. The department announced this week that it is revoking certificates issued by Rodney Bryan Barkley, the owner of Green Environmental, LLC. Three children are […]

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Maryland DNR launches new ‘MD Outdoors’ app for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and anglers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has introduced a new, free mobile app, “MD Outdoors,” as the official resource for the state’s outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and anglers. The new app replaces the unsupported “AccessDNR” app, which users must now remove and replace with the new version. The MD Outdoors app integrates with the department’s new licensing system, which went […]

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NWS confirms EF-0 tornado hit Maryland during Thursday’s severe storms

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EASTPORT, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Maryland during Thursday’s severe storms. Forecasters say a waterspout formed over Spa Creek at approximately 2:45 p.m. on July 31, passed briefly as an EF-0 tornado over the Severn Sailing Association Marina at the northernmost point of Eastport, and then proceeded back over the mouth of the […]

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US Dept. of Transportation cancels Baltimore-Washington MAGLEV project

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Friday that it has canceled over $26 million in federal grants for the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) Project, effectively ending federal involvement in the proposed high-speed rail line. The decision was announced by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, who cited what he called “poor planning, significant community opposition, and tremendous cost overruns” […]

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Maryland Department of Health, Morgan State University launch new Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS zooms through solar system, sparks ‘alien origin’ debate [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—A newly discovered interstellar comet, named 3I/ATLAS, is speeding through our solar system, marking only the third such object ever observed, NASA has announced. Detected on July 1, 2025, by the NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in Chile, the comet is drawing intense interest from astronomers—and some controversial speculation about its nature. The comet, originating from […]

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Heat Advisory, Code Orange issued for Wednesday in central Maryland as heat index to hit 109

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Advisory has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in central Maryland.  The Maryland Department of the Environment has also issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. The Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 30th. Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus claims victory in energy fight, urges immediate action to prevent further blackouts

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming a victory in its fight against potential blackouts, announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy has approved PJM’s emergency request to keep Wagner Unit 4 online to protect grid reliability across the state. The caucus said the decision comes weeks after they sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright and President Donald […]

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