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Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Reach Highest Acreage Since 2018

Aerial survey data shows a 7 percent increase in underwater vegetation across the bay in 2025.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 13, 2026, 3:40 PM

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State Military History Museum Seeks Public Help to Identify Civil War TintypesThe Maryland Museum of Military History is asking genealogy and military history enthusiasts to help identify 45 Eastern Shore Union soldiers featured in a rare collection of Civil War tintypes.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 7, 2026, 6:04 PM

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Development · James Island, MD

Construction Underway on James Island Restoration Project in Chesapeake BayNearly two decades after plans were first developed, construction is officially underway to rebuild James Island in the Chesapeake Bay using dredged sediment from regional shipping channels.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 7, 2026, 6:03 PM

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Late Freeze Trims Pick-Your-Own Apple Season in MarylandFollowing a severe freeze in April, Maryland orchard owners report slim pickings for pick-your-own apple operations and expected price increases this season.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

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Government · Maryland

State Election Officials Certify Third-Party Candidates for November BallotMaryland election officials certified several third-party candidates for the upcoming Nov. 3 ballot.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 9:28 PM

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Development · Maryland

Chesapeake Region Sees Surging Resistance to New Data CentersA wave of pushback against data centers is spreading across the Chesapeake Bay region as concerns grow over rising energy bills and industry impacts, according to Maryland Matters.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 7:49 PM

Government · Annapolis, MD

Maryland Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proposed Constitutional Amendment for Redistricting

Justices questioned attorneys from both sides during two hours of oral arguments on Thursday, according to Maryland Matters.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 12:50 PM

Maryland

Maryland Regulators Reduce Pepco Rate Increase Request by Over Half

State officials authorized $50.9 million of the electric utility's requested $119.8 million rate hike.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 4, 2026, 10:03 AM

Maryland

State Audit Reveals $818 Million in Uncollected Maryland Tolls and Penalties

State officials say they are aware of the massive unpaid toll balance and are working to resolve the issue.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 5:19 PM

Frederick, MD

State Regulators Weigh Proposed Cuts to EmPOWER Maryland Program

Utility proposals could trim monthly residential electric bills by $9, but advocates warn of long-term expenses.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 1:35 PM

Somerset County, MD

Somerset County School Library Restrictions Face Challenge Before Maryland State Board

An appeal filed with state education officials argues that a local book policy violates state law and the First Amendment.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 1:35 PM

Montgomery County, MD

MARC Train to Launch New Weekday Service Linking Montgomery County and Baltimore

The Maryland Transit Administration announced a MARC service expansion set to begin Sept. 28.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 1:35 PM