The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab count has reached its second-lowest level, prompting calls for protective measures due to threats like habitat loss and climate change.

Baltimore's summer 2025 pool season brings operational changes with new hours, closures for maintenance, locker updates, and additional neighborhood pools despite some resident concerns and safety incidents.

Maryland Stadium Authority has approved upgrades for Oriole Park at Camden Yards, including a new center field videoboard and right field display, with work starting post-2025 season.

The Maryland Zoo named its new baby giraffe 'Titali' after her mother gave birth unexpectedly; donors helped choose the name in a contest supporting zoo programs.

The Maryland Zoo announced the birth of a new Coquerel's sifaka lemur, part of their ongoing endangered species conservation efforts.

Maryland awards $1.7 million for environmental initiatives, including a new trash wheel for the Back River, as part of a pollution lawsuit settlement.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore announces the unexpected birth of a giraffe calf from Kipepeo, who arrived not visibly pregnant. The female calf is healthy, and her surprise birth highlighted the challenges of pregnancy detection in giraffes.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards is introducing enhancements including stadium upgrades, improved concessions, a new shop checkout process, and alternate uniforms ahead of the season opener.

Maryland's Board of Public Works approved $15.3 million for park improvements and land conservation in both urban and rural areas across several counties.

Baltimore County unveiled the new 22-acre waterfront Sparrows Point Park with features like a turf field, community center, playground, fishing pier, and kayak launch.

Brood XIV cicadas are expected to emerge in the eastern US in spring, with appearances in certain areas uncertain.

Anne Arundel County releases its final master plan for the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park focusing on community, sustainability, and respecting the site's history.

The Maryland Zoo introduces Kipepeo, a new 12-foot-tall giraffe, to the public after the recent loss of giraffe Willow. Visitors can see Kipepeo on select days each week.