CDC Says Maryland, AND Most of The Nation, has had Fewer Overdose Deaths In 2024
The number of Marylanders dying from overdoses fell over the past year, mirroring a national trend but lagging behind the nation on the pace of the decline, according to recent federal data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data estimates that 2,348 Marylanders died of an overdose from April 2023 to April 2024, down from 2,506 deaths the year before, a 6.16% drop. Overdose deaths ... [Continue Story]
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Transportation Officials Approve Rough Plans on Chesapeake Bay Bridge Replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board gave preliminary approval Thursday to a long-range plan that would replace the current Chesapeake Bay ... [Continue Story]
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