BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 21 -- Baltimore Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: BGE has received a 2024 ENERGY STAR(R) Market Leader Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its contribution to sponsoring energy-efficient new homes and apartments that earned ENERGY STAR certification. An ENERGY STAR partner since 2010, BGE sponsored more than 2,500 ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments in 2023, helping to reduce carbon dioxide em  more

FROSTBURG, Maryland, June 21 -- The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science issued the following news release: The impacts of climate change are being felt all over the world, but how will it impact how your hometown feels? An interactive web application from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science allows users to search 40,581 places and 5,323 metro areas around the globe to match the expected future climate in each city with the current climate of another l  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 21 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced more than $2.9 million in competitive grants for 12 climate resilience projects to help communities design and construct solutions to withstand flooding and other weather-related events. The selected projects will reduce risk for vulnerable communities, incorporate climate change data into existing plans and policies, and develop nature-  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 21 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that 23 projects will receive grant funding totaling $993,000 through the Healthy Soils Competitive Fund. This pioneering grant program provides financial assistance to qualifying farms and organizations--both large and small--that adopt innovative conservation practices that benefit climate, soil, and water. "We are excited by the enthu  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 21 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Governor Wes Moore this morning signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of a potentially hazardous heat wave with dangerously high temperatures for much of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, record high temperatures are expected Friday through Sunday, with increasing humidity during that time, which requires heightened awareness and preparedness from Marylan  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, June 21 -- GP Strategies, a talent transformation provider, issued the following news release: The 2024 International E-Learning Association (IELA) Business Awards recognize the best uses of technology to improve learning and job performance in organizational learning and professional development. GP Strategies, a leader in innovative talent transformation solutions, won a total of four prestigious IELA awards in partnership with their clients for excellence in the followin  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 20 -- DLA Piper, a law firm, issued the following news: Global law firm DLA Piper has had 33 intellectual property practitioners named as "IP Stars" in the annual ranking compiled by Managing Intellectual Property. The ranking highlights senior intellectual property lawyers who have been recommended or identified as leaders in their firm, and jurisdiction, following extensive market review and client interviews. Three DLA Piper lawyers were also included in Managing I  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 21 -- Miles and Stockbridge, a law firm, issued the following news release: "Miles & Stockbridge PC is recognized for its representation of policyholders in coverage denial disputes. Frequently retained by clients from the construction, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Also noted for the provision of advice on the development of self-insurance plans. Possesses notable experience in business interruption, construction claims and toxic torts." - Chambers Overview Mi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 20 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Daily Record named McGuireWoods partner Elena Marcuss to its 2024 Employment Law Power List, which recognizes Maryland's most influential and respected practitioners. Marcuss chairs McGuireWoods' Labor & Employment Department and serves as managing partner of the firm's Baltimore office. She advises in-house counsel, senior leadership and human resources professionals in all aspects of employment la  more

CRISFIELD, Maryland, June 21 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced today that the State of Maryland will award a grant of nearly $2 million to provide broadband access for the residents and businesses of Smith Island. Joined by state and Somerset County officials, as well as members of Smith Island United, Secretary Day announced the  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 21 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: On Monday, Governor Wes Moore signed a historic executive order pardoning 175,000 Maryland convictions related to the possession of cannabis, including convictions for misdemeanor possession of cannabis and certain convictions for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. The order represents the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state in the count  more