TOWSON, MD—Dulaney High School senior Emily Noonan has been named Baltimore County’s Young Woman of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission for Women. Noonan was honored alongside other awardees at a ceremony on May 22 at the Sheraton Baltimore North in Towson. The annual award recognizes exceptional women in various categories, including “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s oyster population has more than tripled since 2005, reaching over 12 billion oysters in 2024, according to a new report. The positive assessment is attributed to a combination of factors, including large-scale restoration efforts, favorable environmental conditions, and harvest restrictions. The latest benchmark stock assessment, released this week by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the University […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A teacher at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science has been recognized as one of the nation’s top technology and engineering educators. James Renaud was recently honored with a Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) at its 87th Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Renaud was selected for his innovative teaching methods, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to solidify Maryland’s position as a leader in quantum information science, Governor Wes Moore has signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The agreement establishes the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub,” a collaborative effort between state and federal entities to advance quantum research and development. The hub, physically located […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television will premiere its one-of-a-kind, “shot from the air” documentary, Maryland by Air, on Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at https://www.mpt.org/livestream. A preview is available to view online below. Captured from a helicopter, drones, and the cockpit of a 1940s-era biplane, this breathtaking film’s aerial footage highlights the natural wonders of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with other organizations, has launched the Maryland Native Plants Program to encourage the use of native plants in the state. The program aims to educate consumers about the benefits of native plants and make it easier to find and purchase them. The program certifies nurseries through a voluntary application process, making it […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that he has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general suing the Trump administration over its interference with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding. The lawsuit (PDF), filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, alleges that the administration is unlawfully delaying and terminating NIH grants, jeopardizing public health and […]
UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles will recognize the accomplishments of the University of Maryland Terrapins’ men’s and women’s basketball teams during the club’s Home Opener on Monday, March 31, 2025. From the men’s team, the Orioles will welcome Baltimore’s own Derik Queen […]