Potomac River Archives - Nottingham MD

Maryland DNR 2024 Fall Oyster Survey records solid reproduction for fifth consecutive year

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the preliminary results of its 2024 Fall Oyster Survey indicate that the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster populations are in good condition. The survey’s spatfall intensity index, a key indicator of reproductive success and potential population growth, was above the 39-year median for the fifth consecutive year. This positive trend follows a […]

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Baltimore County Police Department dive team members recognized for efforts following DC plane crash

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—At an event in Washington D.C. on Thursday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Marine and Dive Teams were recognized for their efforts following the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River in January. The officers were recognized by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for their dedication and service in supporting rescue and recovery efforts following […]

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Video of plane and helicopter crash in DC emerges, no survivors found

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night after colliding with a military helicopter during its approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport, according to officials. The incident, which occurred just over 3 miles south of the White House and the U.S. Capitol, is feared to have killed everyone on board both […]

Maryland angler catches state record fallfish

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has set a new state fishing record. Blake Cronk, of Westernport (Allegany County), has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish – Semotilus corporalis — in the state’s nontidal division. Cronk caught the 3.2-pound fish on April 1 while fishing in the North Branch of the […]

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Maryland angler breaks state fallfish record

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

OAKLAND, MD—For the second time in a month, the state record for fallfish has been broken. Bryson Meyers of Oakland has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish – Semotilus corporalis — in the state’s nontidal division. Meyers caught the 3.01-pound fish on June 16 while fishing in the North […]

Cumberland teen catches Maryland state record fallfish

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Crosby Abe’s record has been broken. Original story below… CUMBERLAND, MD—An Allegany County youth has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a new state record holder for fallfish – Semotilus corporalis — in the state’s nontidal division. Crosby Abe, 14, caught the 2.27-pound fish May 29 while fishing on the North Branch of the Potomac […]

Governor Moore announces MDOT partnership with Delaware, Virginia to discuss future MARC Train expansion opportunities

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore last week announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration has signed framework agreements with Delaware Transit Corp. and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for the potential future expansion of MARC Train Service to Newark, Del. and Alexandria, Va. The agreements outline next steps to advance discussions and explore pilot service opportunities. “Maryland is […]

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Governor Hogan dedicates new Potomac River crossing

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week led a historic ceremony to dedicate the new $463 million Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge on US 301. The new span will fully open to traffic by the morning of Thursday, October 13—three months ahead of schedule—and will deliver a wider, safer, and better bridge across the Potomac River between […]

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