Maryland unveils new license plates to support Chesapeake Bay conservation, available for purchase, which also fund environmental projects through grants.

The Laurel City Council plans a retreat at Gude Mansion to discuss city issues and strengthen working relationships among members. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 26, from 3 to 7 pm. Details are kept private.

Howard County is seeking residents to serve on the Opioid Restitution Fund Commission, which will oversee the allocation of settlement funds from opioid manufacturers.

The article discusses Carroll County, Maryland's program for integrating career counseling with education to align student pathways with workforce needs, starting from grade six.

Howard County introduces the Service Line Stewardship Program to improve water quality by adhering to EPA's Lead and Copper Rule, engaging residents in a self-audit to identify potential lead pipes.

Laurel adjusts trash collection to start at 6 AM from July 26 to September 2, due to heat, for worker safety. Residents advised to set out bins early.

Debate unfolds in Harford County over the school board's rejection of an AP African-American studies course, revealing a divided community on how US history should be taught.

Baltimore highlights the upcoming statewide expansion of Maryland's Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver, starting in FY 2025, to address housing insecurity amongst vulnerable populations.

Over 4,000 volunteers participated in Union Church's Serve Day across Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, partnering with organizations for community service.

Baltimore Police and Loyola University Maryland host a free forensic science camp for high school students, offering hands-on experience in crime scene analysis and labs to foster interest in forensics.

Sean Alliger has been named the new Deputy Chief of Howard County's Department of Fire and Rescue Services, bringing 27 years of departmental experience to the role.

A new lactation pod for breastfeeding mothers has been installed at the Discoveries library in an Anne Arundel County mall as the first in a Maryland library, supported by a $31,000 grant.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and ACDS CEO Erin Karpewicz announced $2 million in grants to 73 local nonprofits to improve community life.