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Governor Moore appoints new secretary for Department of Veterans and Military Families

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the appointment of Ed Rothstein as the new Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, effective Aug. 1. Rothstein, a retired Army colonel and current Carroll County commissioner, will lead the department responsible for supporting the state’s veteran and military communities. Ross Cohen, who has served as interim acting secretary, […]

Maryland unveils first Business Ready Sites grants to spur economic growth

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal unveils redesigned 2024 fire fatality report with interactive data

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, featuring a complete redesign that offers interactive graphics and county-level breakdowns to enhance public understanding of fire-related deaths across the state. The report details 73 fire-related fatalities recorded in Maryland during 2024. It provides insights into contributing factors such as the absence of […]

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Maryland awards $29 million for Chesapeake Bay, coastal bays restoration projects

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is allocating $29 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 27 ecological restoration projects across 160 sites statewide for Fiscal Year 2026, the department announced this week. These projects were selected to improve water quality, enhance resilience to climate change, boost habitat, and address environmental justice concerns. They […]

Maryland casinos generate $160.7 million in gaming revenue during June

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,668,545 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2025. The statewide total was down $2,245,887 (-1.4%) compared to June 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2025 totaled $68,544,763, a decrease of $1,297,932 (-1.9%) compared to June 2024. The June 2025 contributions included $49,415,816 to the Education Trust […]

Heat Advisory issued for Tuesday in several Maryland counties

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday in several Maryland counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 8, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Cecil County, southeast Harford County, Baltimore City, southern Baltimore County, Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary’s County. Heat index values […]

Maryland’s bald eagle population goes from near extinction to thriving numbers

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s bald eagle population has soared from near extinction to thriving numbers, with an estimated 1,400 breeding pairs across the state, a remarkable recovery largely attributed to environmental protections and widespread conservation efforts. For 18 years, Glenn Therres, a long-time bald eagle biologist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), conducted annual aerial surveys, witnessing firsthand the dramatic […]

Maryland’s Board of Public Works approves $4.7 million for park improvements, land conservation in nine counties

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $4.7 million in grants for park improvements and land conservation across nine counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced. The funding, drawn from the state’s Program Open Space – Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, and Rural Legacy programs, will benefit projects in Allegany, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, […]

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