Maryland 2025 fall foliage preview

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released its 2025 fall foliage preview this week, predicting that an “abnormally dry” late summer is causing some trees to begin their color change early in the western part of the state. The DNR’s first fall foliage report of the year notes that a combination of a typical spring and early summer, followed […]

MDOT announces $8.2 million in funding to expand safe bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety of projects, including new paths for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to existing trails, and enhanced […]

Gas prices tick higher nationwide

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]

Maryland collects over $18.4 million in cannabis tax revenue

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland collected more than $18.4 million in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales between April and June, the Maryland Comptroller’s Office announced Friday. The Central Region of the state, which includes Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties, generated the largest share of revenue, with more than $8 million collected. The Capital region, which includes […]

Maryland Department of Transportation unveils $21.5 billion six-year transportation budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week today released a draft of its six-year capital budget, a $21.5 billion plan to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure and support the state’s economy. The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 outlines a balanced budget that has been bolstered by an increase of nearly $300 million in federal […]

Moore administration advances $30 million for affordable housing, public safety, and economic growth in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, led by Gov. Wes Moore, on Wednesday approved over $30 million in strategic investments for community revitalization, public safety, and economic development across the state. The funding includes $24.3 million in grants for 25 community projects and a $6.1 million contract to support We Our Us, a Baltimore-based youth engagement organization. “We know […]