BALTIMORE, MD—A 20-year-old Baltimore City college student has become the 17th person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award since the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) FishMaryland program began in 2019. Roman Dombrowski achieved the milestone with a 66-inch bluefin tuna caught off Ocean City. Dombrowski, an Environmental Studies major at Salisbury University, said he started fishing at the […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health is issuing an alert regarding current vape products due to recent reports of people, including youths, experiencing adverse reactions to vape products and requiring hospitalization. If you or someone you know has a negative reaction after using a vape product, contact the Maryland Poison Center by calling 1-800-222-1222. Additional information is available in […]
WASHINGTON, DC—New vehicles are safer than they’ve ever been, but there’s always room for improvement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently finalized a new rule requiring seatbelt warning systems for both front and rear passengers (PDF), which is expected to save 50 lives and prevent over 500 injuries annually. This rule amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, […]
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. […]