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No More Power Lines group says Brandon Shores project violates aviation safety standards

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KINGSVILLE, MD—Residents and historical communities in Kingsville are rallying against BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, a plan to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historically significant and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford County and Baltimore County. The project has drawn sharp criticism from local officials, who argue it poses a threat to the region’s character and […]

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Baltimore County to give away 1,200 native trees to residents

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is inviting residents to order free native trees to plant in recognition of Arbor Day 2025, which is the last weekend in April. This year’s annual native tree giveaway offers advance online pre-ordering, or limited same day pick-up. Trees are expected to run out quickly in both cases. “We need more trees in […]

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Councilman Marks, Kingsville community leaders unite to oppose BGE’s Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project

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KINGSVILLE, MD—Members of the historical community of Kingsville in Baltimore County are leading the opposition to BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, which plans to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historic neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. “This project threatens Maryland’s character, safety, and financial well-being,” reads a press release […]

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Governor Moore delays electric vehicle mandate following pressure from Maryland Freedom Caucus

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming victory after Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order last week delaying implementation of California’s Advanced Clean Cars (CACC) 11 mandate by two years. The order comes in direct response to the Freedom Caucus’s January 16, 2025 letter calling for Maryland to fully withdraw from the program. “This is a major win for […]

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Baltimore County hosting online pre-sale compost bin, rain barrel sale through April 20

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is hosting an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. New tumbler compost bins will be available for $75 each. Prices […]

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore County residents file legal challenge against Middle River Depot developers

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and several Baltimore County residents have filed a lawsuit against the developers of a 53-acre property in Middle River, alleging violations of sediment and erosion control rules. The lawsuit, filed on March 20 in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County against Eastern Boulevard LLC and TKG III Middle River LLC, seeks to halt construction […]

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Lawmakers, advocates rally for Chesapeake Bay cleanup

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers enjoyed fresh, local oysters on Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis on March 18 as Chesapeake Bay advocates and oyster growers demonstrated the importance of funding for oyster restoration and Chesapeake Bay cleanup. Dozens of lawmakers and Moore administration members relished raw and roasted oysters farmed by Maryland aquaculture businesses across the state, including Dorchester and St. Mary’s Counties. […]

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Keep Maryland Beautiful grants award $238,751 for 2025 conservation efforts

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 20 grants totaling $238,751 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, tree planting, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. Presented annually since 1986, the grant program is managed by the Maryland Environmental Trust – a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – and administered on the department’s […]

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