Maryland scientists find gene that could triple wheat yield

University of Maryland researchers discovered the gene that makes a rare form of wheat grow three ovaries per flower instead of one. Since each ovary can potentially develop into a grain of wheat, the gene could help farmers grow much more wheat...

Maryland’s clean-energy push creates new business opportunities for contractors

Staying ahead of the curve is essential for any business to succeed. And to stay ahead of the growing clean energy economy in Maryland, contractors should prepare for what is quickly becoming the most popular form of heating and cooling: heat...

Group creates 'survival kits' for Maryland's vulnerable homeless population

Group creates 'survival kits' for Maryland's vulnerable homeless population ARE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, SOME MARYLANDERS ARE MAKING THE TIME AND GATHERING THE RESOURCES TO LEND A HELPING HAND TO THEIR FELLOW MARYLANDERS EXPERIENCING...

Breezy in Maryland Wednesday with cooler conditions ahead

Breezy in Maryland Wednesday with cooler conditions ahead WELL, LIKE WE SAID AT THE TOP OF THE SHOW, IT’S GOING TO BE A DRY AND COOL DAY TODAY, BUT WE DID GET SOME MUCH NEEDED RAIN LAST NIGHT. IT WASN’T MUCH, BUT IT HELPED OUT A LITTLE BIT WITH...

Pepco, Sustainable Maryland Award Nearly $125K in Community Grants

Pepco and Sustainable Maryland on Tuesday announced nine recipients of the 2025 Sustainable Communities Grant program, distributing nearly $125,000 to grassroots initiatives aimed at transforming vacant spaces, expanding access to locally grown...

Maryland man pleads guilty to illegal dumping 110 gallons of oil

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Philip Robinson, 67, of Laurel, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to violating state environmental laws by illegally dumping in Prince George’s County. The Attorney General’s Environmental and Natural Resources...

High housing costs are driving people out of Maryland, new state report finds

A new economic report from the Comptroller’s Office says Maryland has seen a significant loss of residents to other states for more than a decade. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up...

State Roundup: Shutdown adds to pain of Black women in federal workforce; Maryland down 300,000 residents over 13 years; concerns mount over AI influence on 2026 elections

BLACK WOMEN’s FOOTHOLD IN FEDERAL WORKFORCE FALTERS: With Black women as a substantial percentage of the federal workforce, the recent shutdown has brought additional pain on top of earlier job cuts. Employment among Black women in the public and...

UCLA women’s volleyball returns home for matchups against Oregon, Maryland

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 12:05 a.m. As I walked back to my car after a long day of volunteering at UCLA Medical Plaza, I saw a red envelope flutter from my windshield in the distance. My stomach dropped. As I expected, inside the envelope...

Maryland's Lake Marion reopens as thriving green space after years-long effort

Community members and environmental groups celebrated a major clean water milestone in Anne Arundel County. The Lake Marion Restoration Project turned a failed stormwater pond in Severn into a thriving green space, filtering pollution before it...

Maryland awards $1M in Technical Assistance Grants to boost local nonprofits, projects

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is giving $1 million in Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) to help 38 projects across 16 jurisdictions, including Montgomery and Prince George's...

Former Pride chair, environmental steward enters Anne Arundel council race

The former chair of Annapolis Pride wants to bring his experience managing community funds and environmental grant money to Anne Arundel County District 6. Joe Toolan has announced his bid to replace fellow Democrat, Council Member Lisa Rodvien,...

51 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Fun Facts to Put Your Guests to The Test

You've got the Thanksgiving menu planned, but how about the Thanksgiving icebreakers? These pieces of Thanksgiving trivia will keep everyone entertained between bites, from kids to adults. These fun facts cover everything from the first...

Maryland signs $340 million agreement to restore Chesapeake Bay

MARYLAND. – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $340 million agreement with Constellation Energy. The move continues operations on the Conwingo Dam in Cecil County. One of Maryland’s largest sources of renewable power, that leads into the...

Close Friend of JD Vance Skirts Normal Channels to Take Over NIH Environmental Health Institute

Employees at the National Institutes of Health learned in an email on Friday, in the midst of a hiring freeze, that their prestigious environmental health sciences research center has a new director. There was no job announcement, no search...

Cause of Baltimore County bridge collapse still under investigation

Baltimore County fire officials retracted their initial statement about what caused Monday afternoon’s collapse of the historic Carroll Road Bridge in Phoenix. Images released by the department that evening show a red septic truck with a large...

Why is there a landfill on protected Maryland parkland?

The Days Cove section of Gunpowder Falls State Park is a forested wetland, where bald eagles perch in towering trees, great blue herons stalk the water’s edge and bass dart beneath the surface. It’s also home to a towering rubble landfill. The...

Climate Progress at Risk as Government Shutdown Continues

With the government shutdown in its third week and the reduction of regular operations due to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers, environmental organizations are concerned about how this moment will halt progress toward a greener...

Trick-or-Treat With Troopers: Maryland State Police Invite Families For Fun And Safety

MARYLAND – This October, Maryland State Police are inviting families across the state to join troopers for a series of Halloween-themed community events designed to provide safe, family-friendly fun. From Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore,...

Baltimore deserves a healthier harbor | EDITORIAL

Pistachios make for a tasty snack. They are packed with fiber, protein and antioxidants so they are widely regarded as good for you, too. As a result, the chlorophyll-enhanced nut makes for a less-than-scary villain, yet a little green-tinged...