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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 officials seek public input on pedestrian, cyclist safety

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is launching an online survey and a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. This initiative aims to update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment, a critical tool in enhancing road safety across Maryland. Vulnerable road […]

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Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

Maryland Lottery contest seeks artwork to be featured on upcoming scratch-off ticket

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery is inviting local artists to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on an upcoming scratch-off ticket, the agency announced Tuesday. The “Maryland Treasures Art Contest” seeks images that capture what residents value most about the state. Three selected pieces of art will appear on the $2 Maryland Treasures ticket, slated to go on […]

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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 […]

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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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 […]

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