Posted on 4/26/21
Maryland Schools Experience COVID-19 Outbreaks While Slowly Bringing Students Back To Classrooms
State data shows multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 in schools across Maryland.There are 43 schools experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks, according to the Maryland Department of Health website. Since . . .
Posted on 4/25/21
With Three Horses and Five Officers, BPD’s Half-million-dollar Mounted Unit Survives
Funding for the Baltimore Police Department’s mounted unit was zeroed out by the City Council last spring amid protests and calls for reduced police spending following . . .
Posted on 4/25/21
“Doing this in the Name of Renters like Myself and My Family – that’s Despicable”
A coalition representing renters opposed to a City Council bill they say promotes a deceptive alternative for security deposits made a direct appeal to Mayor Brandon . . .
Posted on 4/25/21
University System of Maryland Mandating Vaccinations for Students, Faculty, Staff for Fall Semester
Students, faculty and staff at all University System of Maryland institutions must be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus in the fall, unless they have . . .
Posted on 4/25/21
Johns Hopkins Launches New Institute for Sustainable Energy Tech
Increasingly, the race against climate change is becoming a sprint to develop technology that can speed progress
Posted on 4/25/21
CFG Bank Announces $1M Donation to Support New Living Classrooms Bauer Building Workforce Opportunity Center
CFG Bank (CFGB) announced the launch of the newly formed Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Program, whose mission is to help resolve the effects of . . .
Posted on 4/24/21
Notre Dame of Maryland Storms Into 2021 CSAC Women’s Lacrosse Tournament
Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Gators enter the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) women’s lacrosse playoffs Thursday as the only undefeated team in the conference. The . . .
Posted on 4/24/21
University of Maryland Launches Quantum Business Incubator
The University of Maryland has launched a new business development arm to nurture quantum-focused startups. The Quantum Startup Foundry—created through an initial $25 million investment from . . .
Posted on 4/24/21
As Other States Move to Restrict Voting, the Maryland General Assembly Passed Bills to Expand Access
After an unconventional 2020 election which saw unprecedented absentee ballot use, Maryland lawmakers instituted a slew of election reforms during the 2021 legislative session.Those measures include . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
Maryland is At the Forefront of Youth Cricket in the U.S.
In 2012, Sham Chotoo went to the Bowie Boys and Girls Club with the idea for a sports program, something to offer an alternative to the . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
Management Matters: You CAN Learn to be a Better Listener
When bringing up the topic of active listening, some people simply stop listening! Effective active listening is not just one of the key pieces of effective . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
State Roundup: Hogan Launches New Statewide VAXX Initiative Targeting Seniors, College Students, Companies
HOGAN LAUNCHES NO ARM LEFT BEHIND VAXX INITIATIVE: Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the state is launching a new set of initiatives aimed at increasing . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
Hogan: ‘Anthony Is Brown Is Wrong’ About Maryland’s Vaccine Equity Record
Gov. Larry Hogan Thursday slammed U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.) for having said that the state is not doing enough to ensure equitable access to coronavirus . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
Gun Applications in Maryland Surge More Than 100 Percent in a Single Year
From 2019 to 2020, the number of approved applications for Maryland civilians licensed to buy or own a regulated firearm more than doubled, according to data . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
Socially Distanced Pods for Music in Preakness Infield; 2 Chainz, D-Nice, Jack Harlow to Perform
After coronavirus restrictions forced organizers of the 2020 Preakness Stakes to cancel their slate of musical guests last year, the music is returning to the 146th . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
John Waters Turns 75 Today and He’s Not Slowing Down
“I think if I died tomorrow, I did what I was put here on earth to do,” writer and filmmaker John Waters told an audience earlier . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
The New UpSurge Initiative Aims to Make Baltimore an ‘Equitech’ City
Baltimore has a growing group of tech companies building locally, while they’re also looking to grow in markets
Posted on 4/22/21
The US Government’s Next Pandemic Aid will Cover Broadband
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has offered direct stimulus checks and targeted
Posted on 4/22/21
Battelle’s HBCU Consortium is Starting in Maryland with a $200K Investment for Morgan State, Bowie State
Global research and development firm Battelle is investing $200K over two years to provide STEM
Posted on 4/22/21
Sisters of Bon Secours USA Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict
With countless people in our nation and around the world the Sisters of Bon Secours condemned the killing of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
Charlestown Volunteers Find Special Value in Helping Others
The spirit of giving inspires residents at Catonsville senior living community The late actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn once said, “As you grow older, you will . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
The Children’s Guild Alliance Holds Virtual Hiring Fairs for Educators and Clinicians
The Children’s Guild Alliance, a nonprofit organization serving children, families and child-serving organizations throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., will conduct virtual hiring fairs in April for . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
Maryland Begins Statewide Effort to Lessen Digital Divide
The digital divide has become a major talking point since the pandemic forced jobs, schools and doctors’ offices online.But concerns with the growing divide between those . . .
Posted on 4/25/21
The Associated is Going Green
Climate change is accelerating, causing an increase in deadly climate events. This past year record-breaking hurricanes, devastating wildfires and soaring temperatures pummeled our planet.Many organizations recognize . . .
Posted on 4/22/21
Updated: States That Had the Fastest Unemployment Claims Recovery – WalletHub Study
With all Americans now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the country continuing to reopen, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on April 12, and were . . .
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