Shadow JQ Robinson begins tenure as Frostburg State University president
Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson began serving as Frostburg State University’s president July 1, succeeding interim president Darlene Brannigan Smith.
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Garrett College welcomes Kenney T. Hegland as president
Dr. Kenney T. Hegland began serving as Garrett College’s president July 1, starting a leadership transition at the McHenry-based community college.
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Cambridge approves waterfront agreement change as housing, stormwater projects move toward bidding
The City Council approved a Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. agreement modification as new homes and Cambridge Creek watershed projects advance toward upcoming contractor activity.
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Calvert County moves Dunkirk-area Election Day voting to Ward Farm Park
Voters in Dunkirk-area precincts 3-6 and 3-7 will cast Election Day ballots at Ward Farm Park in Dunkirk instead of Northern High School in Owings for the 2026 general election.
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Howard County plans pedestrian-safety construction on Cradlerock Way in Columbia
Six raised intersections and a pedestrian refuge island are planned for Cradlerock Way, with work scheduled to begin around July 27, 2026.
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Montgomery planners set fall review path for Eastern Silver Spring’s 30-year growth plan
The Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan is moving toward county executive and County Council review beginning in fall 2026, with the process expected to continue into spring 2027.
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Baltimore County proposes up to $25 million for Ravens facility upgrades in Owings Mills
Baltimore County has proposed investing up to $25 million over 10 years to upgrade and expand the Baltimore Ravens’ headquarters and training facility in Owings Mills.
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Maryland approves $50,000 for downtown Chestertown façade-improvement program
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a $50,000 award to Main Street Historic Chestertown Inc. for the Downtown Chestertown Façade Improvement Program.
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Maryland PSC Completes Review of Takoma Park Electrical Incidents
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Consumer Affairs Division completed its review of a City of Takoma Park complaint about 2025 electrical power-supply incidents affecting city facilities and nearby residents.
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Justice Department sues Maryland over sanctuary policies in federal immigration fight
The Justice Department alleges Maryland policies interfere with federal immigration enforcement and says the case is one of 20 lawsuits targeting state and local practices.
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Gaithersburg panel votes to remove school-capacity fee
Gaithersburg’s Planning Commission voted unanimously to remove a school-capacity fee for new residential development. City action is still pending.
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Federal funding advances Thompson Creek connector road and trail in Stevensville
A $1.416 million fiscal 2026 federal allocation will support design, engineering, permitting and construction work for a planned road and adjacent pedestrian and bicycle trail on Maryland Route 8.
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Annapolis City Dock flood project faces $6 million funding gap after grant loss
Annapolis officials say the City Dock Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Project remains in design after the city failed to receive $6 million in expected grant funding.
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Justice Department expands lawsuits over in-state tuition for undocumented students
The Justice Department has sued Colorado and Maryland over state laws that provide in-state college tuition to undocumented students, opening a broader dispute over federal immigration authority and state control of higher education.
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Stafford Road in Darlington scheduled to close for about nine months for bridge work
Harford County says Stafford Road at Craigs Corner Road will close on or about Sept. 6, 2026, while crews rehabilitate the Deer Creek bridge.
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Anne Arundel County schedules Deale Wharf living-shoreline design review
Anne Arundel County scheduled a July 14 public meeting in Deale to review plans for a living shoreline at Deale Wharf intended to prevent erosion.
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Maryland awards $80,000 to continue Finksburg facade-improvement program
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved an $80,000 award to Carroll County commissioners to continue the Finksburg Facade Improvement Program.
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CDC links multistate listeria outbreak to recalled soft ricotta and requesón cheese
Eight people in Maryland, New York and Virginia were sickened in a listeria outbreak investigation linked to recalled Clover Hill Dairy cheeses. Seven were hospitalized and one died.
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Prince George’s County approves stop-sign monitoring systems for Bladensburg
The County Council adopted CR-037-2026 on June 22, approving locations for stop-sign monitoring systems in Bladensburg. Installation and enforcement details remain pending.
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Baltimore Launches Second Community Action Lab in Southeast
Baltimore has launched a second Community Action Lab, giving Southeastern District residents a paid 12-week role in safety and neighborhood improvement work.
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Garrett County agenda lists agreements for three Swanton road projects
The June 29 county agenda listed resolutions and agreements involving Mt. Zion Road, Coopers Lane and Pee Wee Road in Swanton.
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Bowie Begins Review of Proposed 2026-27 City Budget
Bowie’s city manager presented the proposed 2026-27 budget to the City Council, starting a review process that includes a public hearing and workshop.