WHITE MARSH, MD—’Tis the season for giving, and the Red Cross has partnered with Chick-fil-A to host a holiday blood drive at White Marsh Mall. The event will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. All donors will receive an exclusive long-sleeve Red Cross t-shirt plus a free Chick-fil-A sandwich card. The event will take […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a new mobile-friendly tool to help residents see if they qualify for benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, and energy assistance. Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s Unified Benefits Screener on December 13, 2024. It’s a joint initiative between the Maryland Departments of Human Services, Health, and Information Technology. Marylanders can quickly check their […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After weeks of decline, the national average gas price has seen a slight uptick, according to GasBuddy. The national average price for a gallon of gas rose by 0.8 cents to reach $2.98 per gallon, the first increase since October. The national average diesel price fell 1.8 cents last week, now standing at $3.472 per gallon. This increase is […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a speech before the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference on Thursday evening, Governor Wes Moore outlined the challenges facing Maryland’s economy and announced three key actions his administration will take to address them. Citing a structural budget deficit and uncertainty surrounding the incoming federal administration, Moore stressed the need for Maryland to focus on economic growth. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced a new grant program aimed at expanding the use of electric school buses throughout Maryland. The program, a key part of Moore’s $90 million climate pledge, is designed to reduce emissions. “Many communities are already seeing the consequences of climate change in their own backyards. Now, we need to ensure more Marylanders can see themselves […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland fifth graders have until March 3 to submit entries for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards announced. The contest, open to all fifth graders in public and private schools statewide, encourages young artists to celebrate Maryland’s forests and trees through original artwork. This year’s theme is “Trees […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch in December 2021. Sports wagering contributions to the state are directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The largest previous single-month contribution was $9.4 million in September 2024. […]