The Maryland Department of Natural Resources ignored considerable evidence and warnings that a new road and bridge in Garrett County would threaten an area that includes the largest hemlock and white pines recorded in the state, according to a court decision Tuesday.

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced Michael Boyce as Senior Advisor for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the State of Maryland. Boyce will serve as an advisor to Governor Moore, Department of Information Technology Secretary Katie Savage, and the State’s AI Subcabinet. Boyce will also work closely with leaders across State government, the General Assembly, academia, civil society, and the private sector to leverage AI to advance the Moore-Miller ad

Pictured left to right, back to front: Mark Stutzman, Erin Miller, Dawn Panther, Noelle Bell, Caitlin Yoder, Stephen Skipper. Not pictured, Heather Roth and Michael Lewis. ThriveAbility Co, educators, parents, and students unite to champion public health education while urging stronger state-level protections. OAKLAND, MD – [06/08/26] – Vaping among children as young as age 10 is raising alarms for Garrett County educators and parents who are seeing a massive, visible surge o

Known for its natural grandeur, Swallow Falls State Park is a popular destination for local outdoor enthusiasts and visitors from afar. After serving in the military and getting his degree, John Bmbacus began his career as a political science professor at Frostburg State College (now Frostburg State University). In 1979, he became a Special Assistant to U.S. Senator Charles Mathias Jr., serving him from 1979 until 1982, after which he ran for state senator and won. Between 19

The proposed MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) transmission line, awarded to NextEra Energy, threatens to cut across pristine wildlands in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, western Maryland, and Virginia. Juliana Glassco's family owns a historic farm in Garrett County, Maryland, once lovingly maintained by her late grandfather, Greydon Tolson, founder of the Montgomery County Forestry Board and a lifelong leader in Maryland forestry.

Overview of the approval process & new resources

The Eminent Domain Negotiations webinar was well attended, with insightful questions directed to attorney Harris Eisenstein. Amid worry, property owners are facing the development of the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) transmission lines. Eisenstein assured listeners that they have some legal leverage. Joining Eisenstein were Engage Mountain Maryland's Communications Director, Mark Stutzman, and EMM panelists Janelle Harlan and Juliana Glassco. Before addressing the topi

Photos courtesy of Spencer Miller Spencer Miller and his family found the perfect place to call home, nestled among dense virgin forest, a creek, and untouched wilderness that acts as a flourishing habitat for natures bounty. His 20 acres of picturesque land is situated along Bear Creek and adjacent to Savage River Forest. Places like the Miller's are becoming increasingly rare, once valued and highly regarded in Maryland, a state that boasts its conservation and environmenta

May 30, 2025 West Virginians Could Pay More than $440M for New Transmission Lines. A new study released May 29 found that West Virginia...