APRIL 21, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, has formally adopted a new flag titled “Heritage with a View,” the city announced on Facebook last Monday, concluding a year-long redesign process that began in April 2025. The final design, created by local resident Scott McLean, was officially approved by the Mayor and Council through…
APRIL 6, 2026 — A Maryland legislator has introduced a constitutional amendment to permanently protect the state’s 122-year-old flag design following public friction over its historical origins, reports Fox Baltimore. Senator J.B. Jennings (R) filed the bill on March 9, the anniversary of the flag’s 1904 adoption, specifically to prevent future administrative or legislative efforts…
MARCH 29, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, is moving toward the formal adoption of a new flag, featuring a revised version of the contest-winning “Heritage with a View” design. During a council meeting on March 24, a resolution was introduced to adopt the banner, which now incorporates aesthetic modifications requested by officials following…
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, has concluded a public design competition to replace its current flag, according to the results of a meeting on February 10, resulting in a decisive victory for a proposal titled “Heritage with a View.” The initiative, which commenced in April 2025, sought an original symbol to…
JUNE 18, 2025 — A new flag symbolizing the identity and unity of the Essex and Middle River communities was officially unveiled on Flag Day, June 14, as part of the Heritage Society Museum’s 50th anniversary celebration, according to the Avenue News. The design, introduced during a gala attended by more than 80 guests, was…
APRIL 16, 2025 — The city of Brunswick, Maryland, has opened a public design contest to create a new city flag, with residents invited to submit entries by mid-June, says The Frederick News-Post. The initiative, announced through the city’s website and local press, calls for original flag designs that reflect unity and inclusivity. “The design…
MARCH 19, 2025 — Howard County, MD, has selected a new flag designed by Esen Paradiso, a resident of nearly 50 years, reports the Baltimore Banner. The new design will replace the county’s existing flag, which has been in place since 1968. County Executive Calvin Ball announced the selection on Tuesday during a ceremony in…
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 — Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has confirmed that efforts are underway to create a new city flag, following a social media post that announced the initiative, according to The MoCo Show. According to Mayor Ashman, while no designs are ready to be unveiled yet, the city is actively working on concepts for…
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 — For the next two months, Howard County, Maryland residents can participate in a virtual poll to select their favorite from 10 flag design finalists, according to a press release by the County today. This public input follows a significant community-driven process to reimagine the county’s official flag, which has remained unchanged…