Maryland Press Releases

1 in 10 Mental Health Clinicians Report Patients Turning to AI Chatbots for Emotional Support

A national survey shows waitlists and high costs are driving patients to use commercial AI instead of care, raising concerns about patient harm. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national study reveals that …

Maryland Public Service Commission Invites Comments on Proposed Solar Project for Frederick County

July 8, 2026 (BALTIMORE, MD) – Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Bessie Clemson Road Solar, LLC to build a 5 MW solar generating facility in Frederick County. This is the second such hearing …

Utility RELIEF Fund Distribution Order (PC 59)

Sandy Spring Friends School Launches Expanded Year-Round Preschool Program

New flexible scheduling options, extended care, and summer programming offer families more choices for early childhood education SANDY SPRING, MD, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) is launching an …

Frederick County Earns Three AAA Bond Ratings

FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County has once again earned AAA bond ratings from all three major bond rating agencies, County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced today. Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s each confirmed Frederick County at the top- …

Governor Moore Announces Awardees for $1.23 Million Investment to Help Maryland Workers Thrive in a Changing Economy

ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 8, 2026) — Governor Moore today announced the awardees for the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program, a $1.23M investment that will help Marylanders build skills for careers in high-growth industries …

Notice: Public Hearing on Amended Bill 26-07

The County Council (“Council”) of Frederick County, Maryland, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in the First Floor Hearing Room, Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, to discuss:  AN ACT …

Ocean City Angler Sets New Maryland State Record for False Albacore

July 8, 2026 Atlantic Division record broken for the third time in one year Cooper Clark next to his state record false albacore being weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina, Ocean City. Photo courtesy of Cooper Clark. The Maryland Department of …

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Celebrates Start of Phase 2 Construction on The Capitoline Center with Ceremonial Wall ...

Located at 8360 Court Avenue at the site of the former State of Maryland's Circuit Court for Howard County courthouse in historic Ellicott City, The Capitoline Center is a hub for arts, culture, and history in the county. Earlier this year, Ball …

Governor Moore Announces Awardees for $1.23 Million Investment to Help Maryland Workers Thrive in a Changing Economy

Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced the awardees for the Maryland Lighthouse Industries Upskilling and Reskilling Program, a $1.23M investment that will help Marylanders build skills for careers in high-growth …

Preventing Tick Bites Like The Pros – Advice from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Field Staff

July 8, 2026 Ixodes scapularis (blacklegged tick). Photo Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Visitors to Maryland’s parks and public lands should take steps to prevent tick bites and treat tick bites quickly to protect themselves from …

*TRAFFIC ALERT* Temporary Traffic Pattern Changes Along Spa Road in Annapolis

MD 387 sign (July 8, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is advising drivers of upcoming traffic pattern changes along MD 387 (Spa Road) because of a developer construction project in Annapolis starting Sunday …

*TRAFFIC ALERT* Detouring MD 161/Darlington Rd Bridge Over Deer Creek, Harford Cty

MD 161 sign (July 8, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close and detour the MD 161 (Darlington Road) bridge over Deer Creek in Harford County during the day for approximately four days beginning …

Completed: Truck Parking Expansion at I-70 South Mountain Welcome Centers in Frederick Cty

I-70 sign (July 8, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration recently completed construction on a project to expand the number of parking spaces for tractor trailers and large vehicles at the I-70 (Dwight D. Eisenhower …

Ohio State University Research Highlights Linshom Medical Respiratory Sensor Data at the 2026 Anesthesiology Meeting

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Research data from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been selected as one of twenty-four oral abstract presentations from a field of 1,473 submissions for …

IAM Union Members Hear from Gubernatorial Candidates as Union Power Grows in U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands Area Labor Federation (ALF), a coalition representing approximately 4,000 workers across the territory, recently held a debate amongst the three democratic candidates for governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The IAM Union is a key …

Annapolis Author Releases Novella

“Move Fast and Break Things” merges current affairs with techno-horror ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author T. C. Weber announced Monday the release of his new book, "Move Fast and Break Things." The …

Governor Moore Unveils Maryland’s New Highway Safety Campaign, “Slow The Fast Down”

Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD– Governor Moore today announced the launch of “Slow the Fast Down,” a new safe driving campaign to reduce the number of fatalities associated with speeding.    “The safety of Marylanders is my number one …

Governor Moore Statement on Special Session

Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD– Governor Moore released the following statement on a special session in August: “For months, I have said that inaction is not an option and we cannot sit on the sidelines while voting rights, fair …

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