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Maryland Fall Foliage Report for Oct. 2 – Leaves Beginning to Change
October 2, 2025 In most of Maryland leaves are just changing or green. Rain has slowed down some of the early foliage change taking place in Western Maryland, and foresters are hopeful that September showers will bring some October vibrancy. The...
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Deer, Other Wildlife Activity in the Fall Increases Maryland Drivers’ Collision Risk
October 1, 2025 Deer at Sang Run State Park. Photo by Mary Pat Bozel, submitted to the 2021 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds motorists to be...
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Federal, state, and local officials participate in mass casualty exercises in Maryland
BALTIMORE – As many as 375 federal, state, and local officials plus medical professionals participated in a fully-functional homeland security exercise in Middle River, Maryland, today to test interagency coordination and incident response plans....
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Maryland’s Black Bears More Active in Fall
September 29, 2025 A young black bear at Big Run State Park in Garrett County. Maryland Department of Natural Resource photo. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds residents that black bears are beginning a period of increased...
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Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Oct. 16 throughout Maryland
September 30, 2025 A Becoming and Outdoors Woman workshop participant fires a muzzleloader during an August 2025 event. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct....
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Maryland Fall Foliage Report for Sept. 25
Maryland Fall Foliage Report for Sept. 25 September 25, 2025 Foresters and rangers around Maryland continue to report muted leaf colors as Maryland’s foliage rapidly changes colors and falls. This week’s rain, while welcome, caused some early...
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Maryland Horse Park System Launches New Website to Showcase Equine Tourism and Horse Industry Assets
September 23, 2025 Annapolis, MD (September 23, 2025) – In celebration of Maryland Horse Month starting October 1st, the Maryland Horse Industry Board, an advisory board under the Maryland Department of Agriculture promoting and regulating the...
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Maryland Agricultural Commission Announces New Leadership, Expanded Mission, and Commitment to the Next Generation
September 22, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 22, 2025) – The Maryland Agricultural Commission, an advisory body to the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, has announced the election of new leadership as well as the significant expansion of its...
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Maryland Fall Foliage Report for September 18, 2025
Maryland Fall Foliage Report for September 18, 2025 September 18, 2025 As we approach the official start of fall on Sept. 22, we’re beginning to see changing foliage colors in Maryland. In western Maryland, foresters are reporting a dry summer...
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Human Appeal USA Expands its Domestic Programs with New Locations in Maryland and Virginia to Mobilize Humanitarian Support Nationwide
BALTIMORE, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Appeal USA, a leading global humanitarian aid organization, proudly announces the expansion of its US domestic programs with the opening of new offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Fairfax,...
Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Summer 2025
September 18, 2025 Natural 1, piloted by Sgt. John Buchanan, flies over Sandy Point State Park as part of a June 2025 Natural Resources Police demonstration. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged...
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Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment Finding
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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September 22, 2025
Through multiple actions, Attorney General Bonta and multistate partners, stand up for climate science, oppose EPA’s proposal to repeal all the federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that protect the health and safety of Americans...
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Maryland Announces Consultant Team to Lead State Center Redevelopment Strategy in Baltimore
September 17, 2025 Consultant selection marks next milestone in effort to transform the 28-acre site into a vibrant, mixed-use, transit-oriented development BALTIMORE, MD (September 17) – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) and...
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Maryland Announces Consultant Team to Lead State Center Redevelopment Strategy in Baltimore
September 17, 2025 Consultant selection marks next milestone in effort to transform the 28-acre site into a vibrant, mixed-use, transit-oriented development BALTIMORE, MD (September 17) – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) and...
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Land and Water Conservation Fund Provides $12 Million for Maryland Outdoor Recreation Projects
September 22, 2025 Rendering of proposed upgrades to Gunner’s Lake Park in Germantown, one of several projects to receive funding. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will distribute more than $12 million in grant funding from the...
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Attorney General James Fights Back Against EPA’s Attempts to Deny Climate Change
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general, counties, and cities in a series of actions opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unlawful proposal to rescind its landmark 2009...
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Global Impact Wellness Group Hosts 'Global Day' with the Baltimore Ravens
Global Impact Wellness Group Hosts “Global Day” with the Baltimore Ravens to Champion Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Suicide Prevention BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Impact Wellness...
Maryland Department of the Environment’s Assistant Secretary of Environmental Justice Honored with “Impact” Award
Atkinson has spearheaded effort to better collaborate and inform communities disproportionately impacted by pollution BALTIMORE (September 15, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is proud to announce that Assistant Secretary...
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Council Approves New Green Funeral Option
MARYLAND, October 1 - For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 From the Office of Councilmember Natali Fani-González Sponsored by Councilmember Natali Fani-González, ZTA 25-09 facilitates environmentally-friendly alkaline hydrolysis,...
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Maryland Fall Foliage Preview 2025
September 11, 2025 Photos from New Germany State Park in Garrett County – Photo: Melissa Nash Welcome to the Maryland Fall Foliage Report for 2025. Fall officially begins on Monday, Sept. 22, but we’re expecting to see color changes in the coming...
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