Investigators from the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit raise awareness on Safer Internet Day with advice on how to exercise digital safety for all ages. Today is Safer Internet Day, a global rally that aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues as people of all ages surround themselves with a myriad of digital […]
DAV Supports HR 303 Retired Pay Restoration
On January 8, 2019, Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL) introduced H.R. 303, the Retired Pay Restoration Act. This bill would extend concurrent receipt authority to longevity retirees with service-connected disabilities rated less than 50 percent disabling. Under current law disabled veterans with longevity retirement from active military service who are also in receipt of a Department […]
CCSO Advising Scam Targeting Sex Offenders
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to alert the community regarding the latest phone Scam targeting registered sex offenders. The Scam begins with a telephone call to citizens who are Registered Sex Offenders. The caller identifies himself as a law enforcement Officer. The fictitious Officer informs the victim that they are in violation of […]
Maryland Biological Stream Survey Offers Annual Training
Support the State’s Water Quality Monitoring Effort The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering trainings and certifications in Maryland Biological Stream Survey sampling protocols. Two training opportunities will be held at Howard County Community College, one in February and another in May. Through a mix of classroom and field experiences, participants will learn and […]
Prolonged Winter Storm to Affect Commute Times
Through Tuesday in Much of the State Mixed Precipitation Including Snow, Rain and Ice Likely The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is closely monitoring and deploying state and contractor workers for a two-part storm that will affect Maryland later Sunday and continuing into Tuesday. The freeze line is still uncertain, and […]
State Nursery Has Trees Available for Spring Planting
Time is Now to Think Spring Orders are still being taken for the spring 2019 planting season for shrubs and trees from the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Trees benefit the environment as well as enhance natural habitat for birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Almost all […]
MDOT Honored at MDQI Conference in Baltimore
MDOT Projects Win 16 MdQI Awards of Excellence for Projects and Planning Studies Completed in 2018; MD 404 Widening Project, BWI Marshall Cargo Facility Expansion Receive Multiple Honors The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has received new honors for delivering outstanding transportation projects throughout the state. Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn and MDOT Business Unit […]
Emergency Bridge Deck Repair on Southbound I-95
Triple Left Lane Closures Beginning Friday Night Through 12 Noon Saturday; Alternate Routes Recommended Beginning 9 p.m. Friday, February 8, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will begin emergency repairs to the southbound I-95/inner loop of I-495 (Capital Beltway) Bridge over the Amtrak Rail tracks (between MD 450 (Annapolis Road) and […]
Land Preservation and Recreation Plan Open for Comment
Public Input Accepted Until March 8 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the draft 2019-2023 Land Preservation and Recreation Plan, which identifies essential and contemporary issues impacting outdoor recreation and natural resource protection in the state. The Maryland Land Preservation and Recreation Plan represents a vision and strategy that has […]
Pax River Sets Noise Advisory
Noise Advisory – Pax River Sets Noise Advisory for Night testing Events February 6 – February 8 at Webster Field Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that helicopter night-time testing events are scheduled to take place Feb. 6 through Feb. 8, 2019. The night-time test events are scheduled from 5 p.m. – 10 […]