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Maryland DNR Chronic Wasting Disease Map 202506

Maryland DNR reports increase in deer with chronic wasting disease, management area expanded

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that 62 white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in 2024, a neurological condition affecting deer, elk, and moose. The discovery marks an increase in confirmed cases within the state, prompting an expansion of the existing chronic wasting disease management area. Of the positive samples, all but one were […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for much of central Maryland

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for much of central Maryland on Thursday. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 9 p.m. on June 19, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, […]

Governor Moore announces first ‘Road to Careers’ grant recipients to boost skilled workforce

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central Maryland on Wednesday

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of central Maryland. The watch will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery […]

NWS Climate Mid-Atlantic Heat Wave 202506

First heat wave of season set to grip Mid-Atlantic states next week

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—It’s been a cool, damp spring in the Mid-Atlantic, but that will all change next week as summer gets under way. The high temperature in and around Baltimore on Monday will only be in the upper 60s and low 70s, but one week from now, it could be about 25 degrees warmer. The summer solstice will occur on Friday, […]

The Rodents Are Coming: Maryland’s cold winter sets stage for summer invasion, warns expert

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]

MDOT SHA Resurfacing Construction Milling Roadwork State Highway Administration

MDOT SHA to resurface 3,400 lane miles of pavement across Maryland

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that it plans to improve nearly 3,400 lane miles of pavement across the state through patching and resurfacing efforts during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1st. This initiative is funded by $143.2 million allocated for a six-year capital program. The funding was made possible by […]

Maryland's Best 2025 Ice Cream Trail Kickoff

Maryland’s Best kicks-off 2025 Ice Cream Trail with new digital app

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure! Maryland’s Best, the state’s marketing program connecting consumers to local farmers, officially launched the 2025 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail last week week at Misty Meadows Farm Creamery in Washington County. The trail features 14 on-farm creameries across the state, offering a delightful taste of Maryland’s dairy industry. These creameries stretch […]

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