Posted on 1/22/21
Hogan: ‘No Public Health Reason For School Boards To Be Keeping Students Out Of Schools’
With declining coronavirus positivity rates and vaccines becoming more readily available it is time for Maryland’s students to return to their classrooms, Gov. Larry Hogan said . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
Protecting The Mental Health Of Maryland Police Officers
Maryland police officers who are dealing with stressors — such as family issues, substance abuse or mass protests — will have access to confidential mental health . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
NexImmune Files for $86M IPO
Just a few days after NexImmune bumped up its credentials with the hiring of Gilead Sciences and Kite Pharma alum Robert Knight, M.D., the T-cell biotech . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
Take The Plunge Against Cancer For Haymakers For Hope’s First-Ever Sucker Punch Plunge
Rather than take the punch, take the plunge in Haymakers for Hope’s first-ever Sucker Punch Plunge. Haymakers for Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization known for its . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
Protecting the Mental Health of Md. Police Officers
Maryland police officers who are dealing with stressors — such as family issues, substance abuse or mass protests — will have access to confidential mental health . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
Gambling Risks for Youth May be Taught in Md. High Schools
Maryland high schools may soon be required to adopt a curriculum on gambling addiction, depending on the fate of one bill in the state legislature.SB0243, sponsored . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
John Waters Joins ‘Recurring Cast’ of NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, Learns on PBS that an Ancestor was a Slaveowner
John Waters is now part of the “recurring cast” of NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing Floyd Cougat the “Pornmonger Man.”Over on PBS, meanwhile, . . .
Posted on 1/22/21
Businesses Can Now Apply for a Second PPP Loan. Here’s How it’s Going So Far
Congress passed a new round of relief funding in December, including $284 billion for the U.S Small Business Administration
Posted on 1/22/21
Fearless is Supporting Youth Tech Training at These 6 Baltimore Nonprofits in 2021
Fearless has announced its six 2021 community partners, continuing a program that’s an example of a local tech
Posted on 1/21/21
Giant Food Expands, Adds 70 New Jobs
Giant Food, one of the largest grocery chains in the region, has expanded its headquarters and corporate operations in Prince George’s County and added 70 new . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
"Fire Department Rescue Squad" 1951 - A. Aubrey Bodine
Photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine • © Copyright Jennifer B. Bodine • Courtesy of www.aaubreybodine.comFire Department Rescue Squad (1951) - Rescue squad captain at the two-way . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Safest States During COVID-19 – WalletHub Study
With only 0.62% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of January 20, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Ciena Shares Surge After BofA Turns Bullish on Long-Term Strength
Citing the solid fundamentals despite near-term uncertainty, BofA upgrades Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price objective from $49 to $65.A group of . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
State Roundup: Hogan Budget Prioritizes Tax Relief, Education; Ferguson Forms Vaccine Rollout Oversight Panel
HOGAN BUDGET EMPHASIZES TAX RELIEF, EDUCATION: Gov. Larry Hogan Tuesday previewed his administration’s FY 2022 budget proposal that, he said, will prioritize tax relief for individuals . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Bill To Repeal Spousal Defense For Sex Crimes Finds Fiery Republican Opposition
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Wednesday saw the contentious debate over legislation that would repeal the spousal exemption from prosecution for rape and other sexual offenses.At . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Joseph R. Biden Jr. Takes Oath As 46th President, Declares ‘Democracy Has Prevailed’
Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn into office Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, calling for national unity amidst a pandemic and increased . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Racial Disparities Persist in Baltimore Policing, as Thousands of Citizen Complaints Go Unheeded
The battering and bruising of Black residents at the hands of Baltimore police are documented in stark numbers in a report issued yesterday by the American . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Opportunities for Globalizing Maryland Businesses Remain, Despite Travel Restrictions
When the COVID-19 pandemic grounded international travel, Maryland Commerce’s Office of International Investment and Trade (OIIT) continued to support Maryland companies eyeing global expansion. Keep reading . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Maryland Leaders React to the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, and Vice President Kamala D. Harris . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Baltimore to Resume In-Person Dining, Other Limited Activities on Friday
Baltimore restaurants, bars and breweries will be allowed to resume indoor and outdoor dining and service at limited capacity starting Friday at 6 a.m., Mayor Brandon . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Gov. Larry Hogan Presents FY 2022 Budget Proposal
Despite economic turmoil brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan announced a budget aimed at providing economic relief to Marylanders while also funding essential . . .
Posted on 1/21/21
Baltimore Startup Melalogic Wins Grant from Mozilla Fund Exploring the Effects of AI on Racial Justice
Melalogic, a Baltimore startup building an app for Black skin health, won a grant from a fund created
Posted on 1/21/21
How Will a Biden Administration Influence Maryland’s Economy?
It’s enough to evaluate whether big ideas that were proposed in year one became actions by year two, and perhaps even
Posted on 1/21/21
This Week in Jobs DMV: Escape Edition
If the past couple weeks have you feeling like you need to escape from it all, the nation’s newest national park
Posted on 1/21/21
Chesapeake Contracting Group Has Been Awarded Revitalization Project in Prince George’s County
Chesapeake Contracting Group has been awarded the Livingston Square Project, located at 9580 Livingston Road in Fort Washington in southern Prince George’s County. The revitalization project . . .
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