Father’s Day Weekend Weather Outlook: Sunshine and Mid-80s with Low Humidity MDBAL, June 14, 2024 Release – Dads can get ready to hit the water or fire up the grill as the National Weather Service forecast calls for a Father’s Day Weekend full of sunshine, with temperatures in the mid-80s in the Mid-Atlantic. The weekend is not only expected to be beautiful and clear, but will have low humidity on Saturday and Sunday. Following the weekend, there is expected to be a strengthening high-pressure system, which could lead to hot, dry weather with high temperatures reaching into the 90s starting Monday. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s through the end of the week and from Wednesday through Friday, expect mid- to upper 90s across the region. The humidity levels will play a role next week as the heat index could hit 100 degrees in many locations by Thursday and Friday afternoon. Maryland
Maryland Pardon of Marijuana Convictions Ensures ‘Justice For All’ – Gov. Wes Moore June 19, 2024June 20, 2024 Release — Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 Maryland convictions related to the possession of cannabis, including convictions for misdemeanor possession of cannabis and certain convictions for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. The order represents the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state… Read More
Government Maryland Firsts: Cannabis Admin, African-American Chief Procurement Officer Named May 2, 2024May 3, 2024 Gov. Wes Moore has named five new executive leaders, according to a release sent out by the governor’s office. The appointments show a step in a new direction in several cases, including the creation of the new post of Cannabis Administration Director, and the appointment of the first African American… Read More
Maryland Nonprofits, Local, and Heritage Tourism Groups to Get $5.19 Million in Matching Grants July 12, 2024July 16, 2024 RELEASE – Governor Wes Moore today announced 87 matching grant awards totaling $5.19 million for Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Grant funding will support heritage tourism projects and activities and expand economic development and tourism-related jobs across Maryland. “Our history is… Read More