Delmarva Power Enhances Winter Readiness of Energy Grid, Urges Customer Preparedness

Ensuring safe and reliable energy service remains a top priority as winter approaches. NEWARK, DE As winter nears, Delmarva Power is conducting essential infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to help ensure reliable energy service. This proactive work includes fortifying the local energy grid and integrating innovative smart technology to meet rising customer demand and keep homes […]

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Approves Permits for US Wind Offshore Project

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has approved multiple permit applications and authorization requests from wind energy developer US Wind, Inc., allowing the Delaware components of its proposed Maryland offshore wind project to move forward. The approved permits and authorizations are outlined in DNREC Secretary’s Order No. 2024-W-0051. The decision was […]

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Choptank Health’s Sara Rich named Maryland’s Community Star

Denton, Maryland Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The national Community Stars program helps to recognize individual contributors as it honors remarkable individuals and organizations going above and beyond for rural health. They exemplify […]

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Business Academy Offers Free Training for Talbot County’s Small and Minority-Owned Businesses

The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism will launch its third cohort of the Talbot Works Business Academy this winter, with the free program limited to 15 participants and online applications due by December 31, 2024. The 8-week online entrepreneurial training program helps Talbot County’s small and minority businesses succeed and grow. The […]

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Ocean City, Maryland Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Year-Long Festivities Beginning January 2025

Ocean City, Maryland The Ocean City Department of Tourism is excited to announce a year-long celebration in honor of the town’s 150th anniversary in 2025. The milestone will be commemorated with exciting events and monthly initiatives to engage the community and visitors alike. The anniversary festivities will kick off with the launch of 150 Days […]

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University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Shore Community Outreach Team Wins Statewide Rural Health Award

CHESTERTOWN, MD The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) is being honored by the Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) as recipients of its 2024 Outstanding Rural Health Program Award. SCOT team members Emily Welsh, MSN, RN, Nurse Coordinator, Social Worker Michelle Matthews, LCSW, and community health advocates Serenity […]

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