Maryland

Maryland Attorney General Joins Opposition to DOE Rollback of Civil Rights Protections

Citing worries about diminished accessibility, weakened anti-discrimination enforcement, and a lack of public input, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined attorneys general across the ...

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Maryland’s “Scariest Bridge” Sees Over 100,000 Vehicles Every Saturday

For many of us, the Bay Bridge is just the easiest way to go to the beach; it’s a route we’ve taken countless times ...

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New Maryland Law Ensures Permanent Telehealth Access

Maryland’s Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025, which goes into effect on July 1, is a significant step in guaranteeing long-term access to virtual ...

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Maryland Ranked 10th for Lottery Spending, $409 Per Capita Annually

Maryland has the tenth-highest lottery ticket sales in the nation, with $409 sold per person yearly. Comparatively speaking, North Dakota ($48) is on the ...

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$50,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Germantown Sunoco

On June 26, a Germantown woman won the top prize of $50,000 in a scratch-off game. She intends to use some of the money ...

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Gas Leaf Blower Ban Takes Effect Tuesday; Violators Face $500 Fine

In 2024, Montgomery County passed laws to address the health, noise, and environmental issues associated with gas-powered vacuums and leaf blowers. Gas-powered equipment sales ...

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Maryland Cannabis Sales Tax Rises to 12% Starting Tuesday

Maryland’s adult-use cannabis and cannabis product sales tax will rise from 9% to 12% starting this Tuesday, May 1. During the 2025 legislative session, ...

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62 Deer Detected in Maryland with Chronic Wasting Disease in 2024

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 62 white-tailed deer in 2024 had positive tests for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Elk, moose, and ...

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Maryland’s Community Parks and Playgrounds Initiative Set to Transform Playgrounds Across The State

Thanks to Maryland’s Community Parks and Playgrounds program, the City of Rockville is about to make a major improvement to one of its parks. ...

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Governor Wes Moore Declares State of Preparedness Amid Extreme Heat Forecast

When a heat wave with dangerously high temperatures was predicted for Maryland on Monday, June 23, Governor Wes Moore proclaimed a State of Preparedness, ...

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