Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: News or Noise? What Matters Now, What Comes Next
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Conduit Street Podcast: News or Noise? What Matters Now, What Comes Next

The Conduit Street Podcast monthly roundup of “News or Noise?” is back, as we dig into the headlines from recent weeks, looking for the real takeaways.   Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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October 2, 2026
Read more about the article Washington County Adds 167 Acres to More Than 44,000 Acres of Preserved Land
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Washington County Adds 167 Acres to More Than 44,000 Acres of Preserved Land

The latest agricultural easement builds on the County's broader strategy to permanently protect farmland and open space. Washington County has permanently preserved another 167.56 acres of agricultural land, bringing the total to more than 44,000 acres of permanently protected land across the county. The long-established dairy farm on Broadfording Road in Clear Spring was protected through an easement under the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), funded by both Washington County and the state program.…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Frederick Launches Dashboards To Track Climate and Energy Progress
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Frederick Launches Dashboards To Track Climate and Energy Progress

New public dashboards allow residents to track local projects and progress toward goals outlined in Frederick's Community-Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan. Frederick County and the City of Frederick have launched new online dashboards giving residents a public view of progress on local climate and energy initiatives. The City and County developed their Community-Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) in 2025 with support from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The plan sets strategies…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Strengthens Emergency Response Partnership With Red Cross
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Anne Arundel Strengthens Emergency Response Partnership With Red Cross

Anne Arundel County and the American Red Cross have formalized an expanded partnership to strengthen coordination before, during, and after local emergencies. Anne Arundel County and the American Red Cross signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining how the organizations will coordinate on emergency preparedness, sheltering, mass care, disaster response, and recovery. The agreement expands collaboration among the County’s Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Red Cross teams, with an emphasis on joint…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore Proposes New Department as Third Branch of Public Safety
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Baltimore Proposes New Department as Third Branch of Public Safety

Baltimore City officials have introduced legislation to establish a Department of Neighborhood Safety, creating a third branch of the City's public safety system focused on violence prevention and alternative responses to certain nonviolent 911 calls. The proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety (DNS) would operate alongside the Baltimore Police Department and Baltimore City Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services. The department would formally incorporate the work of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) into the…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article The Briefing Room: A Ton of Talk About TIFs
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The Briefing Room: A Ton of Talk About TIFs

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) can be a powerful tool for supporting development, but it can also be one of the more misunderstood pieces of local economic and housing policy. In Episode 11, Dom and Terry break down how TIF works, why jurisdictions use it, and how future tax revenue can help finance infrastructure and other improvements needed to enable development. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to…

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September 30, 2026
Read more about the article Blueprint Check-In: The Educators’ View
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Blueprint Check-In: The Educators’ View

Five years into implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, how is Maryland’s sweeping education reform plan affecting the people responsible for bringing it to life in classrooms and schools across the state? Sarah Sample continues her Conduit Street Podcast series examining the Blueprint from different perspectives across Maryland’s education community. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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September 25, 2026
Read more about the article MACo Members Can Access Free Amazon Business Prime
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MACo Members Can Access Free Amazon Business Prime

Through MACo’s partnership with Amazon Business, members can access complimentary Business Prime benefits designed to help streamline purchasing and save on procurement costs. An October 6 webinar will walk members through the program and how to activate their benefits. Amazon Business is MACo’s newest Endorsement Partner, and through the partnership, eligible MACo members have access to special Business Prime benefits at no cost. The complimentary Business Prime offering includes two years of Business Prime, fast…

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September 24, 2026
Read more about the article Frederick County Teams Fire, Solid Waste Divisions To Tackle Lithium-Ion Battery Risks
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Frederick County Teams Fire, Solid Waste Divisions To Tackle Lithium-Ion Battery Risks

Frederick County is bringing together its fire and rescue and solid waste teams to address growing public safety risks from improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries. The Frederick County Divisions of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) and Solid Waste and Recycling (DSWR) are launching a joint initiative to help residents safely handle and dispose of lithium-ion batteries, which can pose fire risks in homes and throughout the waste collection system. Lithium-ion batteries are found in everyday electronics…

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September 24, 2026
Read more about the article Harford Taps Real-Time Weather Data To Strengthen Emergency Response
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Harford Taps Real-Time Weather Data To Strengthen Emergency Response

Three locations in Harford County have joined the Maryland Mesonet, giving county emergency officials access to more localized, real-time weather data to help prepare for and respond to severe weather. The network's weather stations, known as mesonet towers, measure conditions including temperature, wind speed and direction, rainfall, and soil moisture. Harford County Emergency Services can use the information to monitor changing conditions and make more informed decisions before and during weather-related emergencies. The statewide network…

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September 24, 2026
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