3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (608+ words) Gains add more than 4,600 acres of critical Chesapeake Bay habitat CHESAPEAKE BAY – Underwater grass abundance increased in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries last year. In Maryland’s portion of the Bay, underwater grass coverage expanded from 36,799 acres in 2024 to…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (374+ words) UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The Supreme Court of Maryland on Sept. 9, 2026, upheld a lower court ruling that keeps an unaffiliated candidate for Prince George’s County executive off the November 2026 general election ballot. Moisette Sweat filed a timely certificate of candidacy June 8 and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (748+ words) SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Southern Maryland has no shortage of history, but some of its most interesting stories are easy to overlook. From a former state capital to an oyster industry that once supplied a huge portion of the world’s harvest, these…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (173+ words) GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A 21-year-old Severn man suffered life-threatening injuries late Tuesday night after the Audi he was driving crashed through guardrails, struck a light pole and caught fire near Route 100 and Route 10. Emergency personnel and Anne Arundel County Police Eastern…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1127+ words) SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Long before Sen. Jack Bailey represented St. Mary’s and Calvert counties in Annapolis, he spent three decades protecting Maryland’s communities, waterways and natural resources. A lifelong Southern Marylander and retired Maryland Natural Resources Police officer, Bailey has represented…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (425+ words) Being detained in heavy traffic led Baltimore City’s “Cat Granny” to a $100,000 FAST PLAY Cash Tree win. BALTIMORE – Being stuck in traffic can be a nightmare, but it became a dream come true for a Baltimore City resident when it…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (282+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A 75-year-old man critically injured in the deadly Aug. 19 home explosion near Annapolis has died, marking the second fatality connected to the blast. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department announced that Stanley Synowczynski, 75, died from his injuries on Aug....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (651+ words) ANNAPOLIS – Festival season is in full swing across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County this September, bringing a vibrant mix of live music, cultural celebrations, heritage events, and family-friendly traditions. Throughout the month, visitors can experience the destination’s unique character and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Fire investigators have determined that last week’s deadly home explosion in the Cape St. Claire community was caused by an accidental propane leak that ignited while the homeowner was working on the residence’s HVAC system. The explosion occurred around…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (180+ words) Hold Your Seahorses! Chesapeake Bay’s Underwater Meadows Have New Residents The BayNet CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md. – Chesapeake Bay has more than one magical horse-related resident. Most people might think of the wild horses at Assateague, but just as cordgrass attracts wild horses,…...