Posted on 3/12/21
Bill to Repeal Maryland State Song Advancing in State Legislature
A bill that would repeal Maryland’s state song “Maryland, My Maryland!” on the grounds it contains offensive and outdated language is advancing in the General Assembly . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
Baltimore County Follows Gov. Hogan’s Lead on Easing COVID Restrictions, City Does Not
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said Thursday that the county will align with Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to significantly ease restrictions on outdoor and indoor dining, . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
State Bill Would Curb Use of Military Surplus Equipment by Police
Law enforcement agencies in Maryland could be limited from obtaining certain military equipment via a federal surplus program under a bill that passed the state Senate . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Open Works is Building Learn-at-home Desks for Baltimore City Students
Like many orgs navigating the pandemic, Open Works has made pivot after pivot as it sought to keep serving the
Posted on 3/11/21
A Coalition of Baltimore Companies is Working to Build a More Diverse Tech Workforce
A coalition of Baltimore tech companies are banding together with the goal of increasing opportunity for people
Posted on 3/11/21
Five Greyhounds Win Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad for Summer 2021
Five Loyola University Maryland students—Madison Burns, ’22, Layla Horeff, ’22, Alexandra Lijewski, ’22, Mark Rose, ’22, and Jormaly N. Ruiz Sierra, ’22—have each been awarded a . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Oak Crest Vaccinates 95% of Residents Against COVID-19
95 percent of residents at Oak Crest, an Erickson Living-managed community located in Parkville, received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during clinics held at its . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
CCSJ Launches Peer-led Cohort Program to Engage Students Around Social Justice Issues
Loyola’s Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) has launched the peer-led cohort program, Bmore Engaged, a program designed to support students in their progression from . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Baltimore Welcomes Its Fourth Trash Wheel: Gwynnda The Good Wheel Of The West
New trash wheel will be the largest device to date and will help clean South Baltimore’s Middle Branch waterfront The Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative today unveiled . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
SBS Transportation Signs 1 MSF Lease With MCB Real Estate For Logistics Center In Palmetto, GA
MCB Real Estate, LLC, a Baltimore-based Commercial Real Estate firm, announced that it has signed a new lease with SBS Transportation for 1,000,200 square feet, to . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
As $1.9 Trillion Package Passes Congress, State Legislators Want Role in Md.’s Stimulus Spending
As the U.S. House passed a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus plan on Wednesday, the Maryland House temporarily slowed work on the state budget ? to give . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
GP Strategies Reports Strong Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Global workforce transformation solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.Overview:Income Statement Highlights: Revenue of $123.1 . . .
Posted on 3/14/21
ONE YEAR AGO…Covid-19 Changed Our Community
It began on March 5 when the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Maryland. On March 16, schools closed, as did public spaces. On March . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Updated: States That Had the Quickest Recovery of Unemployment Claims – WalletHub Study
Due to the progress we’ve made toward vaccination and reopening, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on March 1, and were 90% below the peak during the . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Erickson Living Vaccinates More than 96% of Residents Against COVID-19
Ann’s Choice resident who recently received a COVID-19 vaccine shot. Erickson Living, a nation-leading developer and manager of continuing care retirement communities, today announced that 96 . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Baltimore Tracks and Baltimore Digital Equality Coalition Host Virtual Career Fair to Bring More Diverse Talent into Technology
Baltimore Tracks, a coalition of companies and individuals focused on bringing people of color into the tech industry, is partnering with the Baltimore Digital Equality Coalition . . .
Posted on 4/15/21
"Holly Beach Farm" 1940 - A. Aubrey Bodine
Photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine • © Copyright Jennifer B. Bodine • Courtesy of www.aaubreybodine.comHolly Beach Farm (1940) - Tred Avon- winner of over $70,000. This . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
As $1.9 Trillion Package Passes Congress, State Legislators Want Role in Md.’s Stimulus Spending
As the U.S. House passed a $1.9 trillion federal stimulus plan on Wednesday, the Maryland House temporarily slowed work on the state budget ? to give . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
State Roundup: Hogan Cites Declining COVID-19 Rates In Lifting Some Restaurant, Retail Restrictions
STATE TO LIFT CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS, RETAIL: Bryan Renbaum of Maryland Reporter writes that Gov. Hogan announced Tuesday that due to declining coronavirus positivity rates . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Some Maryland Drunk Drivers Don’t Even Get A Slap On The Wrist
Alcohol-impaired drivers killed 10,265 people across the nation in 2015. Among those lost was Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta. Just 24 years old, he was . . .
Posted on 3/11/21
Franchot Blasts Hogan’s Decision To Lift Capacity Restrictions On Restaurants And Retail Establishments
Comptroller Peter Franchot slammed Gov. Larry Hogan’s recent decision to lift capacity restrictions on restaurants, bars, and retail establishments, saying the decision was based on politics . . .
Posted on 3/10/21
Scott Flexes His (Majority) Muscle to Win BOE Approvals
A year ago, Brandon Scott proposed a charter amendment to remove the city solicitor and public works director from the Board of Estimates, arguing that, as . . .
Posted on 3/10/21
Hogan Lifts Covid Restrictions, But Will Stricter Baltimore Follow Suit?
Governor Larry Hogan today lifted capacity restrictions on restaurants and stores in Maryland, his biggest move yet to reopen the state since coronavirus cases spiked during . . .
Posted on 3/10/21
Replacement of Failing Colgate Creek Bridge is 26% Over Budget – and Construction Hasn’t Even Begun
Project TR 16301, replacing the Broening Highway bridge over Colgate Creek, is special even by Baltimore contracting standards: it hasn’t yet started, but it’s already 26.1% . . .
Posted on 3/10/21
Police Reform Bill, a Priority of House Speaker, is Weak on Accountability, Coalition Says
A bill that would reform law enforcement in Maryland does not go far enough to hold officers accountable for misconduct and does not allow sufficient oversight . . .
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