Hazy skies and air quality concerns are expected in Maryland as wildfire smoke from Canada begins spreading across the state Tuesday, Aug. 5, and potentially lingers through Thursday, Aug. 7, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Parker Road in Wicomico County will be closed Monday, August 4, through Wednesday, August 6. 

Delaware officially launched recreational marijuana sales on August 1, allowing adults 21 and over to legally purchase cannabis products from licensed retailers for the first time.

As the Chincoteague Pony Swim celebrates its 100th anniversary this summer, town officials have announced updated security measures following online threats mentioned by the mayor.

Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy is the new Maryland state record holder for false albacore in the Atlantic Division, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Maryland State Police say the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team made nine arrests for suspected DUI from July 9 to July 12.

Drivers planning to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge this holiday weekend are getting a heads-up from transportation officials on the best and worst times to travel.

State environmental officials want Marylanders to celebrate Independence Day with sustainability in mind.

A bill introduced in the Delaware General Assembly would require school board candidates and members to live in the districts they represent and spend most of the year physically present there, according to lawmakers.

U.S. Sens. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced legislation Thursday, June 12, to permanently authorize and expand the Choice Neighborhoods Program, according to a news release from Blunt Rochester’s office.