The Maryland Department of Agriculture has confirmed that a single adult spotted lanternfly has been found on a trap in the northeast corner of Cecil County near the border of Pennsylvania and Delaware. This is the first confirmed sighting of the invasive species in Maryland, and the department does not believe there is an established population of the pest in the state.
Archives for October 2018
“Thousands turn out for an autumnal Maryland Wine Festival” – New York Daily News
October 13, 2018
Jon Kelvey
“Despite morning, an autumnal chill and having been rescheduled due to a hurricane, the 35th annual Maryland Wine Festival could not be denied Saturday, drawing thousands of revelers to the grounds of the Carroll County Farm Museum.
“We are very pleased. It’s definitely a fall day but there are a lot of people out here enjoying wine,” said Farm Museum Manager Joanne Weant. “We had 4,500 people as of 1:45 p.m.”
Weant would go on to tally 5,500 people in attendance by 6:35 p.m. Saturday…” To read more, click here.
“Lyft partners with Maryland breweries, wineries, and distilleries for safer, cheaper rides” – Baltimore Business Journal
Carley Milligan
October 9, 2018
“To reduce the number of impaired drivers on Maryland’s roads, Lyft is teaming up with 53 Maryland breweries, wineries and distilleries to offer discounted rides through the on-demand transportation service.
The Ride Smart Maryland Initiative also seeks to promote the Maryland craft alcohol industry while giving patrons an easy way to find their way home.
As part of the program, staff at the participating companies will be given free or discounted Lyft ride coupons to distribute to customers. The coupons vary in dollar amount and were provided by Lyft at no cost to the breweries, wineries and distilleries…” To read more, click here!
“Why Baltimore is a Top Wine Destination” – Wine Enthusiast
Shayla Martin
October 2, 2018
“While oft overlooked in comparison to New York and Virginia’s wine scenes, Maryland’s “Charm City” and its nearby wineries are making big waves. Here’s how.
Wedding Crashers told the world “crab cakes and football—that’s what Maryland does!,” but it’s not everything for which the state should be known. Previously overshadowed by New York’s Finger Lakes to the north and Virginia wine country to the south, Maryland is quietly making a name for itself, with the hub of all-vino activity centered squarely in Baltimore…” To read more, click here.
