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Calvert County

The Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 are located near Lusby. (Photo courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Aug 5, 2026

Amazon abandons plans for data center campus at Calvert Cliffs

Amazon Web Services is abandoning its plans to develop data centers on the campus of Southern Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.

The 2026 Kids Count data book shows Maryland students struggled in several 2024 education metrics, one of the categories used to evaluate overall child well-being across the United States. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Jul 30, 2026

MD students continue minimal gains on test scores, but demographic gaps remain

Test results show public school students in Maryland making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, though wide gaps remain between demographic groups.

Advocates say opposition to proposed data center projects could be seen in local primary election results, where several county officials who had backed such plans were turned out by voters. (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Energy)
Jul 13, 2026

Data center frustrations cause upheaval in MD primary elections

In some Maryland counties, frustrations about proposed data center developments led to the ouster of local politicians during last month’s primary election, observers say.

2026 Top Leadership in Law award winner, Kevin R. Hill. (Steve Ruark for The Daily Record)
Jun 16, 2026

Pilot program gives MD children a say in custody cases

A pilot program in Southern Maryland provides free attorneys to children whose parents are going through contentious divorces.

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May 28, 2026

MD seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze

Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the USDA for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses.

This image is of the final development of the Chirisa Technology Park's data-center campus in southeastern Chesterfield County, Virginia. (USA TODAY Network)
May 5, 2026

Southern MD county finds itself in the middle of a data center fight

The proliferation of energy-hungry data centers is provoking fierce opposition, including in Maryland, as concerns mount over strained electrical grids and soaring utility rates.

Isaiah Kirby, who was shot shot and killed by police in East Lansing on April 15, was a Michigan State University student and aspiring herpetologist. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Apr 22, 2026

After student from MD was killed by police, family demands to see unedited video

The family of a 21-year-old Michigan State University student from Maryland who was shot and killed by police in connection with a stabbing incident is demanding police release unedited video and audio.

Janay Hurley owns and operates the newly opened Assisted Living Locators of Waldorf. (Evive Brands via Assisted Living Locators)
Apr 6, 2026

Senior care advisory service opens in Southern MD

Assisted Living Locators, a nationwide senior placement and referral service, has opened its newest location in Waldorf. 

Gov. Wes Moore testifies before legislative committees Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, on behalf of his budget proposals. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
Dec 5, 2025

Moore appoints delegate to District 27 Senate seat

Gov. Wes Moore appointed a new state senator, replacing Michael Jackson, whom Moore tapped to head the Maryland State Police.

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Oct 21, 2025

Medical services partner to expand palliative care in Southern MD

Chesapeake Supportive Care will partner with Southern Maryland House Calls to enhance palliative care to Calvert County residents.

The Arlington Outdoor Education Center, one of the CLEAN awards funding recipients, is located in Anne Arundel County. (Anne Arundel County Public Schools)
Oct 14, 2025

MD energy supplier funds $1.1M toward environmental projects

Constellation announced a near-$1.1 million investment in support of 46 environmental stewardship projects, six of which are in Maryland.

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Aug 21, 2025

Maryland Tech Council launches Data Center Alliance of MD

The Maryland Tech Council launched the Data Center Alliance of Maryland to support the state's economy and job growth.