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Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies to a Sustainable State, 2nd Edition: Excerpt
Resilience
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June 20, 2025
Ed. note: The piece below is excepted from Chapter 1 of the book Ecosystems as Models for Restoring our Economies to a Sustainable State, 2nd Edition, written by John H. Giordanengo, and published by Anthem Press. Capitalism’s Seven-Century March,...
Maryland Gov. Moore issues cannabis pardons, announces homeownership program
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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June 19, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will pardon thousands of cases of cannabis possession in the state, he announced Thursday. The governor made the announcement at a Juneteenth event and also announced a new program to increase race-based equity. In an...
Maryland launches effort to address "discriminatory policies" in some communities
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Updated on: June 19, 2025 / 3:51 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Maryland chose nearly 400 communities to be prioritized for state funding in an effort to address what the governor's office calls "discriminatory...
Eric Ribeiro And Kelly Ribeiro Owners Of Maidpro Cleaning And Housekeeping Services Of Baltimore Celebrate 10 Years Of Giving Back: Free House Cleanings For Maryland Youth Partnering With Hope Ignites
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Whether a family in Catonsville or a youth home in Parkville, we believe every space deserves to be clean and cared for. Supporting Hope Ignites for ten years is a milestone and a true reflection of our commitment to giving back...
Two Rescued Sea Turtles Released in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City - Maryland
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June 19, 2025
On the morning of Thursday, June 19, the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City, Maryland became the heartwarming site of a joyful homecoming. Two Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, affectionately named Mothman and Icky, were released back into the ocean...
Maryland students honored with AAA Lifesaver Award for heroic actions
FOX45 - Maryland
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HANOVER, Md. (WBFF) — Three fifth-graders from Hanover Hills Elementary School in Howard County have been awarded the prestigious AAA Lifesaver Award for their heroic actions during a medical emergency. Vedanth "Ved" Koppula, Brianna Nemenzo, and...
Broadway Mall rewilding brings native plants and wildlife to New York City
Mongabay
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June 19, 2025
New York City is the most densely populated city in the U.S., but along Broadway, a thoroughfare on the northern half of Manhattan’s west side, a series of small parks, known as malls, are providing a green corridor of trees, shrubs and flowers...
Since the US doesn’t have a real federal gov., mayors step in for int’l climate talks
Electrek
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June 19, 2025
UN Climate Change / Lara Murillo Groups of US city mayors and representatives from state governments announced a delegation of officials who will attend climate talks for the US today, as the lack of a real US federal government with any interest...
Baltimore County gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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A 28-year-old Baltimore County gym teacher is facing charges for allegedly inappropriately touching students, according to police. Jordan Adams, a teacher at Northwest Academy in Pikesville, has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree...
Baltimore County doubles Back River treatment area in fight against midges
Capital Gazette - Maryland
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June 18, 2025
Baltimore County is stepping up its efforts to combat the unprecedented levels of midges around its waterfront areas. The county’s Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability will double the area of its helicopter treatment in Back...
Turtle Season Returns: Maryland Drivers Urged To Stay Alert During Breeding Migration
The Bay Net - Maryland
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June 19, 2025
CALIFORNIA, Md. — As temperatures rise and summer approaches, wildlife officials across Maryland are once again asking drivers to stay vigilant for turtles crossing roads during their annual breeding migration. From now through early fall,...
How Maryland lobbyists influenced debate on taxes, alcohol in grocery stores, other business interests
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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June 19, 2025
Lobbyists and advocates looking to wield their influence with Maryland officials — with a record $58 million behind them — saw both wins and losses this year in Annapolis. For the viewing public, it’s sometimes difficult to discern one from the...
Maryland Zoo offers special passes to see new giraffe calf Titali
FOX45 - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Zoo is inviting visitors to meet its newest resident, a giraffe calf named Titali, with special visitation passes starting June 20. The passes will allow a limited number of guests to see Titali and her mother,...
Maryland SRPS Names Robert Burd as Acting CIO
Chief Investment Officer
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June 18, 2025
The board of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System named Robert Burd as acting CIO at the fund’s June 17 meeting. Burd, currently deputy CIO of the $70 billion pension fund, will take up the role on July 1. Andrew Palmer, who has been...
Coastal Communities in Maryland County Sign Landmark Mangrove Conservation Agreement
GNN Liberia
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June 19, 2025
By Christian Appleton Kablakeh, Maryland County – In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, three coastal communities in Harper District—Fish Town, Worteken, and Kablakeh—signed a six-month renewable conservation agreement on...
New 2025 Maryland Health Care Laws
Lexology
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The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative Session concluded with the enactment of many health care laws that will impact health care facilities, providers, insurers, and patients in the State. Here are some of the highlights from the 2025...
Maryland Zoo announces visitor passes to see new baby giraffe
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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BALTIMORE (7News) — The Maryland Zoo is re-opening their Giraffe House to a limited number of guests after a three-month long closure, but there's a new addition to their giraffe herd. Titali is the Zoo’s newest, youngest and arguably cutest...
Maryland congressional delegation calls on Trump admin. to issue disaster declaration
WBAL - Maryland
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June 18, 2025
Maryland’s congressional delegation is calling for President Donald Trump to issue a disaster declaration for parts of Western Maryland following flooding last month. The flooding left behind damages to homes, building, bridges and roadways....
Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer dies in jet ski collision in Sarasota
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday night that 19-year-old minor league infielder Luis Guevara was killed in a Lido Key jet ski crash. Two jet skis collided head-on last weekend, sending all four occupants into the water, according to the...
Four counties designated as natural disaster area due to drought
The Morgan Messenger - West Virginia
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June 17, 2025
The USDA has designated Washington, Allegany, Fulton, and Morgan counties as natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions. According to a release from the Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management, the USDA designated the four...