Posted on 9/18/20
Maryland Sends Personnel and Equipment to Help Fight Wildfires Out West
As the West Coast continues to battle historic wildfires, the state of Maryland is lending its support to response efforts in California and Oregon.“Our fellow states . . .
Posted on 9/18/20
Building Community this Fall
As school begins, albeit virtually for many, and as the days grow cooler, we begin to shift away from the lazy days of outdoor living to . . .
Posted on 9/18/20
Maryland Food Bank Sets $28M Goal to Fund Phase 2 of COVID-19 Response Plan
To keep up with growing demands for food from an ever-increasing number of Marylanders seeking assistance, the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) has developed a $28 million . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
Priority List Members Continue To Move To Riderwood
One of the first and most beneficial steps people often take on their journey to moving to Riderwood, an Erickson Living managed senior living community in . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
In Impromptu Appearance, Jones and Ferguson Close Door on Special Session
In dramatic fashion, the presiding officers of the Maryland General Assembly slammed the door Wednesday night on holding a special legislative session this fall.House Speaker Adrienne . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
States Where Weekly Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Quickest – Updated WalletHub Study
Despite the fact that the U.S. is still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, new unemployment claims remained decreased week-over-week on September 7, and were 87% below . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
"Soapmaking" 1958 - A. Aubrey Bodine
Photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine • © Copyright Jennifer B. Bodine • Courtesy of www.aaubreybodine.comSoapmaking (1958) - Mrs. Harriet Showman is soapmaking. The first step in . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
W.R. Grace Sees Improvements In Some End Markets, Well-Positioned To Capture Recovery
W.R. Grace (NYSE:GRA) management sees improvements in some end markets.GRA expect 3Q20 sales to be down 10%-13% y/y, about $409.3-$423.5M (consensus: $417.64M), sees gross margin in . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
Altimmune: The Late Bloomer Of The COVID-19 Biotech World, The Best Is Yet To Come
SummaryI am bullish on Altimmune because of their two COVID-19 programs, T-COVID and AdCOVID. Specifically, T-COVID is reminiscent of a Tamiflu, but for COVID-19.AdCOVID has all . . .
Posted on 9/17/20
State Roundup: Sports Betting, Fantasy Sites Pony Up Bucks For Legalization
SPORTS BETTING FIRMS PONY UP BUCKS FOR LEGALIZATION: An organization funded with $500,000 from FanDuel and $250,000 from DraftKings — the fantasy sports and betting sites . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
After Public Blowback, Young Withdraws Request for Baltimore Police Sniper Rifles
Faced with an onslaught of criticism, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young withdrew a $115,000 contract to buy new Remington sniper rifles for the Baltimore Police Department’s . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Trash Piles Up as Baltimore DPW Faces Coronavirus Challenges
Baltimore City Department of Public Works officials told city council members Tuesday that more than a third of their trash and recycling crews didn’t work in . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
The Baltimore Museum of Art Announces Plans to ReOpen in September 2020
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) will begin a phased reopening today, with the intention of having all of its galleries and gathering spaces accessible to . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Technologists and Nonprofits United to Provide Laptops for a Baltimore Elementary School
As virtual learning continues into a new school year, tech community partnerships are continuing to come
Posted on 9/16/20
Apple Will Distribute Baltimore Startup’s ClearMask to Employees
Apple’s latest big rollout comes in the way of PPE for employees, and a Baltimore company is playing a role
Posted on 9/16/20
This Week in Jobs DMV: Washington Sentinels Edition
Just about anything was preferable to the wildly offensive (and now, finally, excised) name of the Washington
Posted on 9/16/20
Reinventing Your Hiring Process in the Remote Work Era – 6 Tips for Success
With COVID-19 social distancing measures still in place, remote work can complicate things when a new worker needs to be hired. Our new reality is forcing . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Ballantyne Strong Execs Take Another Temporary Salary Pay Cut Amid COVID-19
Top executives at Ballantyne Strong Inc., a holding company, agreed to take another pay during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sept. 15, the Ballantyne Strong’s CEO Mark . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Discovery Prices Cash Tender Offers for Five Series of Notes
Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced transaction to purchase five series of outstanding senior notes issued by . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
AdvisorShares Announces Partnership with CB1 Capital Management
AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with CB1 Capital Management LLC, a New . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Maryland Tech Council Kicks-Off Inaugural Digital Transformation Virtual Summit
FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maryland Technology, the division of the Maryland Tech Council (MTC) representing technology and cyber innovation in Maryland, kicked-off its inaugural Digital Transformation Virtual Summit . . .
Posted on 4/28/21
"Soapmaking-Mrs. Harriet Showman" 1958 - A. Aubrey Bodine
Photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine • © Copyright Jennifer B. Bodine • Courtesy of www.aaubreybodine.comSoapmaking-Mrs. Harriet Showman (1958) - Adding fat to boiling lye water. Mrs. . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Maryland PTA Seeks Injunction to Stop Reorganization By National Officials
Maryland’s PTA and the national organization are feuding, with battles over management, alleged hostile work environments and local leader elections.The Maryland PTA filed an injunction and . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Consequences Of Ciena For The Work-From-Home Trade
Summary Ciena posted strong earnings growth, but guidance and comments at the earnings call caused the stock to lose all its YTD gains. The company issued . . .
Posted on 9/16/20
Why Dick's Sporting Goods and Under Armour Are Partnering On a Shoe for Women
The UA HOVR Breakthru is a thoroughly researched women's basketball shoe announced today by Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA) (NYSE:UAA), the two companies . . .
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