AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPotomac Sewage Fallout: Lawmakers grilled DC Water and federal officials again over the January Potomac Interceptor collapse, pressing why repairs weren’t approved for years and why the public still faced health risks after nearly 250 million gallons of raw sewage spilled—residents say the smell lingers. Air Pollution Fight: Maryland AG Jay Jones joined a coalition pushing back on EPA moves to roll back national ethylene oxide limits, warning vulnerable communities could be harmed. Human Composting Breakthrough: Howard County opened the East Coast’s first human composting facility in Elkridge, positioning it as a greener alternative to burial and cremation. Local Summer Safety: Pocomoke River State Park’s swimming pool is closing for summer 2026 due to a lifeguard shortage. Energy & Industry: Maryland-based Hull Street Energy is buying FirstLight’s Northeast hydro and other power assets, betting on “clean, reliable” generation. Community & Culture: Artscape 2026 is set to return “bigger and bolder,” while an Essex Experience concert was postponed after a protected raven nested onstage.
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