Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
Statewide Inspector General Legislation in Maryland Introduced to Strengthen Government Accountability
In Maryland, an independent statewide Office of Inspector General would be formed under legislation that Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced. The office would be intended to increase transparency and reduce waste in state government. According to the Maryland House of Delegates, the legislation would create a fully independent Office of Inspector General with statewide jurisdiction, modeled…
Read MoreMaryland Overdose Deaths Fall for Fourth Straight Year – Reach 10-Year Low
Overdose deaths in Maryland are at the lowest level seen in the last 10 years – with a 53% decrease from the state’s historic high of 2800 in 2021. Governor Wes Moore Friday announced that the latest provisional data from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard shows that drug overdose deaths last year decreased by 26%…
Read MoreVIDEO: WINTER STORM: Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact Maryland beginning Saturday. Governor Moore also requested an Emergency Declaration from the federal government, which enables the federal government’s ability to expedite assistance to the State during and after the storm if necessary. …
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Announces Funding to Assist Veterans and their Families at Veterans Day Ceremony
Governor Wes Moore honored the sacrifices of Maryland’s veterans and their families during a ceremony on Veterans Day. Gov Moore has announced $250,000 in funding to be allocated to four initiatives that provide critical aid for rent, groceries and household stability and says that the partnership built through this effort will strengthen Maryland’s support network…
Read MoreNew Report Highlights Toll of Lung Cancer in Delaware, Maryland
A new report from the American Lung Association highlights both progress and challenges in Maryland’s and Delaware’s fight against lung cancer. The 2025 State of Lung Cancer report shows that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in both states and across the nation. Maryland ranks among the top states for surgical treatment…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Files Brief Defending Major Offshore Wind Project in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed an  an amicus brief  in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland supporting US Wind’s request for a preliminary injunction to allow a major offshore wind project off Maryland’s coast to proceed. Officials who support the project say offshore wind would generate 1,710 megawatts of electricity—enough to power…
Read MoreNo Kings Protests Saturday Around Delmarva
No Kings protests are taking place Saturday in several locations in Delaware and Maryland. These are non-confrontational protests against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. This is at least the second round of No Kings protests – with similar protests occurring in mid-June nationwide – as…
Read MoreU.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
Read MoreNew Harriet Tubman Historical Marker Unveiled in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled a new, updated roadside historical marker honoring the life, legacy, and courage of Maryland native Harriet Tubman, her contributions to American history, and the fight for freedom. Today’s unveiling ceremony took place during International Underground Railroad Month and on the date that Tubman escaped slavery in 1849. Attendees gathered…
Read MoreDelaware & Maryland on List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law
UPDATE – 06/01/25 – NO LOCATIONS in Sussex, Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset Counties are on this list. Unfortunately the page with the list is no longer available on the US Department of Homeland Security website. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY 05/31/25 – An executive order signed by President Trump – “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens” requires…
Read MoreNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day-April 26th
In Maryland, if you have prescription medications that you don’t need, you are being asked to dispose of those during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26th. The Maryland State Police is collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across…
Read MoreRabies Advisory: Confirmed Rabid Raccoon in Berlin, MD
A confirmed rabid raccoon has been found in the vicinity of Powell Circle, Berlin, Maryland. If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon, contact Worcester County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately at 410-352-3234. Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons or pets. Officials urge…
Read MoreMarylanders Join the First Substance Use Awareness Rally In Annapolis
Marylanders gathered at Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis today for the state’s first Substance Use Awareness Advocacy Day rally, hosted by Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller and Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller. Rally attendees represented a broad and diverse coalition—including community leaders from areas most impacted by the crisis, advocates, representatives from community-based organizations,…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Customers Raise Concerns Over Surge in Electric Bills
On January 1st Delmarva Power customers may have seen about a nine percent increase on their total bill as compared to their December 2024 bill. Spokesman for Delmarva Power Zach Chizar tells the Talk of Delmarva that in addition to the extreme cold temperatures Delmarva recently experienced, other factors are contributing to the higher prices…
Read MoreSnow Drifting Issues in the Area
There have been numerous reports of snow drifting issues in the area, particularly in Maryland. In Dorchester County–Overnight, numerous roads have become completely covered and impassable due to drifting snow. Many roadways are not even visible beneath the heavy snow, creating extremely hazardous conditions. As a result, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Arrests in Salisbury Assault & Hate Crime
UPDATED – 11/08/24 – A dozen suspects have now been arrested in connection with an assault that occurred in mid-October at Salisbury University.  Police have arrested the following on charges of First Degree Assault, False Imprisonment, Reckless Endangerment, and Hate Crime charges, and are currently held at the Wicomico County Detention Center waiting to be…
Read MoreMARYLAND/VIRGINIA Beaches Medical Waste Update
Ocean City Emergency Services is reopening the ocean for swimming and surfing. Emergency Services Director, Joe Theobald reports that after multiple high tides and several days of beach sweeping, medical waste is no longer being seen washing ashore. The source of the medical waste remains unknown and the City will continue to work in coordination…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Shooting in Talbot County, Victim Hospitalized
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting at a gas station in Talbot County that happened on Tuesday morning. The shooting left a man hospitalized with gunshot wounds. According to Maryland State Police, 36-year-old Antonio Lamont Bolden, is charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and numerous misdemeanors, including reckless endangerment and firearms offenses. Troopers…
Read MoreUpdated: Miracle After-Hours Water Rescue by O.C.B.P.!
Ocean City received a call from a man reporting his 17-year-old son missing in the surf at The Plaza, 9800 Coastal Highway, around 7:35 p.m. Saturday. Off-duty Ocean City Beach Patrol guards responded to the scene to assist firefighters search for the missing teen. About 20 minutes later, he was spotted south of The Plaza…
Read MoreMD US Senator Van Hollen & BOEM Looking at More Offshore Wind Options
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is now looking at a possible second regional offshore wind energy sale in the Central Atlantic Ocean – with a potential second auction next year. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen says the first sale was completed earlier this month. BOEM’s action comes after a December 2023 agreement that Senator…
Read MoreTragic Week for Cyclists in Ocean City
E-Bike Rider Killed on Sunday… A 34-year-old Ocean City woman was killed just after 2 p.m. Sunday when she collided with an auto in downtown Ocean City. Ashley Miller, police spokeswoman, says the woman was riding a Class II e-bike in the southbound bicycle lane on Saint Louis Avenue, turning west on 14th Street. The…
Read MoreWeather Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby Likely for Delmarva
 As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north, we can expect impacts on Delmarva. In Talbot County, Maryland, 2-4 inches of rain are expected from today through Saturday morning with some instances of flash flooding from heavy rainfall. High winds on Friday morning through Saturday morning are in the forecast with sustained winds up…
Read MoreChanges to Work Zone Safety Laws in Maryland; Increased Fines for Violations to Take Effect June 1st
People driving through work zones in Maryland will face stricter enforcement due to changes in state law governing the use of automated speed enforcement in those work areas. The changes take effect on June 1st, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Additional changes will become effective January 1, 2025. The changes…
Read MoreMD & VA $1-million Winners Monday in Powerball
There was no grand prize winner to Monday night’s Powerball drawing, however there were six Match 5 winners – including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Match 5 winners are $1-million winners who chose the five Powerball numbers, but not the Powerball or Power Play. The Powerball numbers Monday night were 19 – 24…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DE State Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Houston, DE
UPDATED 3-29-24: The Delaware State Police have identified 85-year-old Mae Marvel of Magnolia, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle crash that occurred on March 26th near Houston. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell…
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