These little bugs are extremely valuable to plant life but they bite, too.
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As Laurel Park readies for Maryland Million, experts discuss safety of troubled sport
New safety measures may not be enough to quiet criticism of the sport, which has seen numerous, high-profile horse deaths.
Maryland’s 2023 traffic fatalities may top 2007’s grim death toll
Maryland is on track to see the highest number of roadway fatalities since 2007, according to Motor Vehicle Administrator Christine Nizer, with Prince George’s County leading the state in fatal crashes.
Judge blocks parts of new Maryland gun law
A federal court judge Friday blocked parts of a new Maryland law that limits areas where gun owners in Maryland are allowed to carry concealed or open-wear firearms just as it was set to go into effect.
State’s top financial officials blast congressional budget inaction
Any government shutdown is likely to impact the growth of Maryland’s economy, which has already slowed, the Board of Revenue Estimates said.
Food banks, feeding programs gird for federal shutdown’s impact
Food banks and pantries statewide are already straining to fill the gap from the end of COVID benefits. A government shutdown could create even more demand.
Moore apologizes to wrongfully convicted Baltimore man
Demetrius Smith, who was wrongfully imprisoned on an erroneous murder conviction, was awarded more than $300,000 in compensation by the Board of Public Works.
Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants
As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking sumac,” or tree of heaven.
Seeing spotted lanternfly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, poses a serious threat to local farms and plants throughout Maryland.