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New Software Uncovers Thousands of Kin for Maryland Youth

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) has partnered with Binti, a child welfare technology company, to deploy advanced “family finding” software that accelerates the location of relatives ...
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$25 Minimum Wage Push Targets Maryland Ballot in 2026

The Maryland General Assembly is considering legislation that would gradually increase the state’s minimum wage from $15 per hour to $25 per hour and eliminate the tipped wage subminimum, currently $3 ...
Unusually cold weather that has plagued Maryland for more than a week is beginning to ease. However, we'll remain colder than average with a couple chances of snow through the workweek, ahead of ...
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Statewide deer take falls 7% below average in Maryland

Maryland deer hunters reported a statewide harvest of 71,649 deer for the 2025-2026 season, covering archery, firearms, and muzzleloader periods from September 5, 2025, to February 4, 2026. The ...
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow was expected across Southern Maryland Friday morning, as two of the three local school systems opted for two-hour delays. You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating ...
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland has already scheduled eight job fairs for Southern Maryland this year. Last year, the agency hosted 11 job fairs, John Hartline, executive director for Tri ...
Residents may be familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the tri-county chambers of commerce and Leadership Southern Maryland are working to make everyone aware of Giving Tuesday as well. On ...
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Library Lovers Month: Back Maryland's civic gems

February marks Library Lovers Month nationwide, spotlighting ways residents can support public libraries amid recent federal funding challenges and ongoing community value. David Dahl, president of ...