Theaux Le Gardeur serves as the Gunpowder riverkeeper, an essential role in protecting the watershed. His job is to pay meticulous attention to what others easily ignore. His profession is a blend of science, advocacy and education.
Marylanders are concerned about AI, but they still use it on a regular basis
A recent University of Maryland – Baltimore County poll shows Marylanders are both intrigued and concerned about artificial intelligence. While many reported using AI regularly, most worry about its potential impacts on misinformation, identity theft and loss of human connection.
Maryland officials press Trump administration on infrastructure funding pause
Maryland Democratic officials are seeking answers from the Trump administration after it announced a pause of $11 billion in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects nationwide.
New Maryland school report card shows small gains
The annual Maryland School Report Card showed overall improvement in school ratings and attendance.
Maryland sues Trump administration over SNAP suspension
Thousands of Maryland residents will go without food aid next month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will not continue to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the shutdown. Twenty-five states, including Maryland, are suing the Trump administration over the suspension.
Only half of Marylanders can afford a median-priced home, new report shows
Maryland’s housing affordability crisis is causing many young people and middle-income families to leave the state according to a recent report from the Maryland comptroller’s office. State officials are worried this will stunt economic growth in Maryland.
Annapolis Pride parade celebrates community
Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival highlights the importance of community and unity after being postponed due to severe weather.
Baltimore County residents are fighting a local landfill’s plans to double runoff into the watershed
Elected officials are pushing back after Days Cove Rubble Landfill applied for a permit that would allow more than double the runoff into the Bird and Gunpowder Rivers.
Annapolis Songwriters Festival connects fans and artists
The Annapolis Songwriters Festival is meant to be a place where artists and fans alike can bond over the stories behind the song. The festival showcases local and national acts and raises money for struggling musicians.