The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said.

The low-lying coastal community of Crisfield lost a federal grant aimed at preventing flooding and managing sea-level rise, in wide-ranging cuts.

If the water overtakes Crisfield, some may stay. But many more wonder: Is a community that experiences costly floods every day still a community?

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