Posted on 10/2/20
Federal Planners Push Back at Hogan’s Plan to Add Toll Lanes on Beltway, 270
Members of an influential federal panel expressed frustration with the Maryland State Highway Administration on Thursday
Posted on 10/2/20
State Roundup: New Laws Take Effect Today; Franchot Says State Needs 2nd Stimulus
NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT TODAY: Philip Van Slooten of Capital News Service reports that an update to Maryland’s hate crimes law, named for slain Army 2nd . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Net Worth Tax: Time For A Change
Can we build a fairer, simpler tax system? One that lowers the tax burden for most Americans and balances the budget? With the Net Worth Tax . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Is A Wealth Tax The Answer To Addressing Budget Shortfalls Caused By COVID-19?
The coronavirus pandemic has led to many states – including Maryland having budget shortfalls and many academics and politicians say the solution is to impose a . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Hogan: Nursing Homes Can Now Resume Indoor Visitation
Maryland’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic has progressed to the point at which many of the state’s nursing homes will now be allowed to resume indoor . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Developer’s Vision for Mount Vernon Church and Asbury House: “Make a Little Money”
The developer under contract to buy the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church and adjoining Asbury House wants to pay roughly $1 million, then flip the . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Outside Baltimore Schools Headquarters, Teachers and Parents Rally Against Reopening
Armed with signs, chants and a megaphone – in order to be heard throughout their socially-distanced rally – about 75 Baltimore teachers and parents gathered to . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Today Your Water Bill Goes Up – Again
October 1 marks the start of another 10% hike to your water bill – the 20th such increase in the last 21 years.The increase was set . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
MTA Bus Service Cuts Canceled After Hogan Gets Blowback
Blasted for a proposal to permanently eliminate 25 MTA bus lines and reduce service on a dozen others, the Hogan administration has canceled the cuts it . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Celebrate Maryland Horse Month in October
This October, now known as Maryland Horse Month, recognizes the impact of the state’s horse industry with events including the Maryland 5 Star, the Jim McKay . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Baltimore Teachers And Parents Decry Tentative Reopening Plans Outside BCPS Headquarters
The Baltimore Teachers’ Union staged a die-in protest at school headquarters Wednesday night, demanding that classes remain online through 2020. More than 50 teachers and parents . . .
Posted on 10/2/20
Baltimore City Opens Up $11M in COVID-19 Relief Funds for Businesses, Nonprofits
More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, many businesses are
Posted on 10/2/20
Here’s Your Primer for BIW’s 2020 Innovation Celebration
That’s when Baltimore Innovation Week’s single-day Innovation Celebration will spotlight the work of technologists
Posted on 10/2/20
In Northwest Baltimore, Live Chair is Tackling Health Disparities for Black Men in Barbershops
Alongside scissors and clippers, Live Chair is bringing health screening tools like temperature scanners and
Posted on 10/2/20
WLOY, Loyola’s Student Radio Station Co-founds International Local Music Exchange
Loyola University Maryland’s student-run radio station, WLOY, is co-founding the International Local Music Exchange (ILME) to support local musicians in time for World College Radio Day . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
Updated: States Where Weekly Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Fastest –WalletHub Study
Despite the fact that the U.S. is still hit hard by coronavirus, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on September 21, and were 88% below the peak . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
"Jennie D. Bell" 1957 - A. Aubrey Bodine
Photograph by A. Aubrey Bodine • © Copyright Jennifer B. Bodine • Courtesy of www.aaubreybodine.comJennie D. Bell (1957) - Looking over the starboard bow of the . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
McCormick Riding The Home Cooking Wave, But Valuation Looks Unsustainable
SummaryDriven by mid-teens consumer sales growth, helped in part by market share growth, McCormick beat revenue expectations in FQ3, but COVID-19 costs led to a $0.03/sh . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
Is Stanley Black & Decker Stock a Buy Now?
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK), a seemingly boring industrials stock, has rallied by an astounding 106.5% since bouncing off its March lows. The market doesn't seem . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
State Roundup: Upbeat Revenue Numbers, But Fiscal Leaders Urge Caution; Hotel Industry Said To Need State Aid
MD FISCAL LEADERS CAUTIOUS ON UPBEAT REVENUE NUMBERS: Maryland’s state government budget has avoided catastrophic shortfalls so far during the pandemic-induced recession, largely due to federal . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
Franchot: Second Stimulus Package Is Vital For Maryland’s Economy
Despite better than expected revenue projections for Maryland’s budget, Comptroller Peter Franchot said he is still very concerned about the state’s economic future and that federal . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
New MD. Laws Oct. 1 Cover Hate Crimes, Discrimination, Speed Cameras, Black Bears
An update to Maryland’s hate crimes law, named for slain Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, is one of several anti-discrimination measures going into effect Oct. . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
Bob Wallace Believes “Stealth Energy” Can Carry Him to City Hall
Walking in Ednor Gardens-Lakeside, Bob Wallace introduced himself to a voter enjoying a beautiful autumn afternoon on his porch.Wallace, the independent mayoral candidate, asked the man . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
Lt. Collins’ Law One of Several Maryland Laws Going into Effect Tomorrow, Oct.1
An update to Maryland’s hate crimes law, named for slain Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, is one of several anti-discrimination measures going into effect Oct. . . .
Posted on 10/1/20
Baltimore Bill Would Rename Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples’ Day
A Baltimore City Council bill to officially change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day throughout the city, at a time where the Italian . . .
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