Read more about the article Several MD Counties to Benefit From Whole Watershed Act Grant Funding
Antietam Creek crossed by Burnside Bridge in Sharpsburg, Washington County. Photo by C. Witt, submitted to the 2020 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest.
County News / Environment
Several MD Counties to Benefit From Whole Watershed Act Grant Funding

Maryland has selected the five watersheds in the state that will receive initial state grant funding as part of the Whole Watershed Act. These watershed-scale restoration efforts will contribute to both short-term and lasting economic benefits in the state of Maryland.  From the press release: “When we preserve and protect Maryland’s natural treasures, we grow and strengthen Maryland’s economy. Prioritizing these five watershed programs will ensure Maryland agriculture, Maryland tourism, and Maryland businesses remain strong,” said…

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March 13, 2025
Read more about the article Montgomery’s “Drone as First Responder Program” Sees Success and Expansion
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Montgomery’s “Drone as First Responder Program” Sees Success and Expansion

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined today by Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson and Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) leadership to announce the expansion of the MCPD Drone as First Responder Program (DFR) to the Bethesda (2nd District) area. Since it launched in November 2023, more than 2,000 flights have taken place. The program now covers the 3rd District (downtown Silver Spring), 4th District (Wheaton/Glenmont), 6th District (Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village) and 2nd District (Bethesda).…

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March 13, 2025
Read more about the article Upper Shore STRT1UP – A Catalyst for Economic Growth in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties
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Upper Shore STRT1UP – A Catalyst for Economic Growth in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties

The Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow is back! This event, hosted by Washington College and StartUp Maryland in partnership with Cecil County Economic Development, Kent County Economic Development, Queen Anne’s Economic Development, and the Upper Shore Regional Council, is an opportunity for startups, students, and business leaders. The Upper Shore STRT1UP Roadshow is a catalyst for economic growth across Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties. By providing local entrepreneurs and small businesses with a platform to pitch ideas, secure funding, and network with…

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March 13, 2025
Read more about the article Fun Fact: Popping Up in Flavor — One of Maryland’s Favorite Popcorn Spots
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County News / Fun Fact
Fun Fact: Popping Up in Flavor — One of Maryland’s Favorite Popcorn Spots

Fisher's Popcorn, a beloved Maryland treat, has been delighting snack lovers in Worcester County since the 1930s. Originally known as Pixton's Popcorn, the shop opened in Ocean City, serving its delicious popcorn to Marylanders along the East Coast. Fisher's Popcorn has a rich history rooted in family tradition and dedication to quality. In 1937, Everett Fisher partnered with his wife’s cousin, Edmund Pusey, to open Pixton's Popcorn on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street in Ocean…

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March 13, 2025
Read more about the article A Step Forward for Safer Building Standards, Safer Communities
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A Step Forward for Safer Building Standards, Safer Communities

Legislation to ban certain potentially dangerous building materials, a topic for multiple years, seems poised to advance in a limited form this session. For years, corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) has been a key component of the infrastructure in buildings across Maryland and the nation. The Public Service Commission defines CSST as “a flexible, stainless steel piping system used to supply natural gas and propane in residential, commercial, and industrial structures.” While this material is flexible…

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March 13, 2025
Read more about the article Baltimore Unveils Framework to Modernize Permit and Development Processes
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Baltimore Unveils Framework to Modernize Permit and Development Processes

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the Bmore FAST (Facilitating Approvals and Streamlining Timelines) Report, a comprehensive plan designed to modernize and streamline Baltimore's permitting and development approval processes. The new report expands on a series of actionable recommendations to promote growth, improve efficiency, transparency, and the overall business and resident friendliness of the city’s development systems. Last week, Mayor Scott released a framework for these reforms, including the formation of the Bmore FAST Advisory Group, a…

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March 12, 2025
Read more about the article “Crossover” Day Is Monday…Wait, Why Do We Care Again?
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“Crossover” Day Is Monday…Wait, Why Do We Care Again?

March 17 marks the General Assembly’s “crossover” date – bills that are not passed out of one chamber by the end of the day face higher hurdles for passage. Members of the Maryland General Assembly are rushing to meet a legislative deadline on March 17, which is known as Crossover Day in Annapolis. In short — the crossover deadline is the General Assembly’s way of moving things along toward passage. Bills need to pass both…

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March 12, 2025
Read more about the article St. Mary’s Invests in Emergency Water Access for Local Fire Departments
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St. Mary’s Invests in Emergency Water Access for Local Fire Departments

St. Mary’s County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) has installed the first 30,000-gallon water storage tank to support local fire departments in emergency response efforts. The tank was placed on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the Porto Bello Subdivision in Callaway, as part of a multiyear capital project in partnership with local fire departments. This initiative will enhance emergency water access by installing water storage tanks and dry hydrants in more isolated…

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March 12, 2025
Read more about the article Moody’s: Federal Cuts Put Maryland’s Economy at Greatest Risk
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Moody’s: Federal Cuts Put Maryland’s Economy at Greatest Risk

Maryland’s economy faces mounting uncertainty as federal job reductions, contracting cutbacks, and shifting federal priorities threaten to shrink the state’s tax base and strain county budgets. A new analysis from Moody’s (paywalled) confirmed that no state faces greater risk from federal retrenchment than Maryland. As previously reported on Conduit Street, with 161,000 federal civilian jobs and another 250,000 Marylanders working in Washington, DC, the state’s economy depends heavily on federal wages. As federal workforce reductions…

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March 11, 2025
Read more about the article Braveboy, Adams-Stafford Lead In Prince George’s Primary
County News / Elections
Braveboy, Adams-Stafford Lead In Prince George’s Primary

Due to Angela Alsobrooks's resignation on December 2, 2024, Prince George's County is gearing up for a special election to select a new County Executive.  The special general election is scheduled for June 3, 2025, with primary elections held earlier this week on March 4, 2025. Currently, with ballot counting not yet complete, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy leads for the Democrats with 43.06% of the vote. Her nearest competitor is former County Executive Rushern L.…

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March 6, 2025
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