Over the past few months, invasive spotted lanternflies have emerged in massive numbers across Maryland. Maryland since 2018. The species has spread throughout 20 out of 23 counties in the state, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.| CNS Maryland
Almost ten children showed up to the event, accompanied by parents and nannies, which aimed to provide exposure about banned books, highlighting popular children’s books that have been banned around the country.| CNS Maryland
Melissa Huston, a local storyteller, debuted her tour this week, featuring the history and legends of Maryland and connecting each one to a landmark in Annapolis, the capital city and the center of the state’s witchy history.| CNS Maryland
The Prince George’s County Council wants to launch a pilot program that would allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine in food deserts.| CNS Maryland
Montgomery County leaders are opening a new career center, aimed at helping displaced federal workers.| CNS Maryland
The Banned Wagon, a mobile book bank, travels across the country distributing free books that have been banned or otherwise censored in schools and libraries.| CNS Maryland
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Somerset County schools’ controversial book policy is drawing state scrutiny as a possible violation of Maryland’s Freedom to Read Act. It’s stirring up a local MAGA-era skirmish over DEI.| CNS Maryland
Kent County has the lowest kindergarten measles vaccination rate in the state, making it more vulnerable as measles outbreaks reach the highest level in over three decades.| CNS Maryland
On Wednesday, Maryland Democratic officials held a morning news conference at BWI Airport and spoke out about TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and other "essential workers" who are still working without pay. They pressed federal leaders to resolve the shutdown and support the affected workers.| CNS Maryland