Posted on 3/15/21
Unemployment Mess—The Real Story
About this time last year, the state’s Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI) was processing unemployment claims smoothly—and more-or-less efficiently—despite its antiquated, but reliable, . . .
Posted on 4/12/21
"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 3/15/21
VLP Therapeutics Raises $16M Series A
US-based biotech company VLP Therapeutics, Inc. (VLPT) announced on March 15 that it has raised US$16 million
Posted on 3/15/21
At West Baltimore Site, more than 2,200 Covid Vaccine Doses are Administered in a Single Day
Like the others waiting in a line that stretched around the block, Gloria and Edward Moaney had arrived early at the Covid vaccine clinic for seniors . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Rejecting Hogan’s “Get in Line” Advice, Scott Continues Baltimore’s Covid Restrictions
Despite Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s Tuesday reopening order indicating that local restrictions are “null and void,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced today he will continue to . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
At Baltimore’s Youth Detention Center, Children are in Solitary Confinement Under “Abominable Conditions”
Right now in Baltimore children are sitting alone in cells, wasting away – despite the well-known fact that solitary confinement causes lasting psychological harm to young . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Baltimore’s Anne Tyler Announces New Book in 2022
Baltimore-based author Anne Tyler has a new book coming out, and it’s partly set in the COVID-19 pandemic.Publishers Marketplace announced that Knopf will publish Tyler’s next . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Bill Would Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day would replace Columbus Day in Maryland if a bill in the General Assembly is passed this legislative session.At a hearing on Thursday, members . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Parts of Domino Sugar Sign to be Sold at Museum
Another piece of local history will go up for sale when the Baltimore Museum of Industry offers fragments of the recently-dismantled Domino Sugars sign for sale . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Eddie’s Market of Roland Park to Begin Renovations this Spring
Eddie’s of Roland Park is about to begin a 15-month renovation, but it won’t close while construction is underway.During a recent meeting of the Roland Park . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Maryland Sees Third Consecutive Day of at Least 900 New COVID-19 Cases
Maryland health officials on Friday reported 990 new coronavirus cases, marking the third straight day of at least 900 daily new cases.At least 391,480 Marylanders have . . .
Posted on 3/15/21
Baltimore City Pilots Digital Data Locker for People Experiencing Homelessness
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) and Baltimore’s Continuum of Care have launched a software
Posted on 3/14/21
Charlestown Vaccinates More than 97% of Residents Against COVID-19
Charlestown resident Janice Douglas gives the thumbs-up at a recent COVID-19 vaccination clinic. More than 97% of residents at the Catonsville senior living community have been . . .
Posted on 3/14/21
310 Tempering Establishes New Manufacturing Facility
Glass manufacturing company 310 Tempering is opening a new production and manufacturing facility in Maryland. The custom glass works company, which is headquartered in Louisville, is . . .
Posted on 3/14/21
Ex-Freddie Mac CEO and Other Housing Execs Launch PropTech SPAC 1Sharpe Acquisition Corp.
Ex-Freddie Mac CEO Charles Haldeman Jr. and other top real estate executives launched an IPO Friday to raise as much as $258.8M for 1Sharpe Acquisition Corp. . . .
Posted on 3/14/21
JetClosing Raises $11M in Series B Funding
JetClosing, a Seattle, WA-based digital title & escrow company, closed an $11m Series B funding.The round included follow-on investments from PSL Ventures, Trilogy Equity Partners, and . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
Blackstone Real Estate Completes Acquisition of Premier Lab Office Portfolio from Brookfield Fund
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that Blackstone Property Partners Life Sciences has completed its previously announced acquisition of a best‐in‐class, 2.3 million square foot portfolio . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
Thiru Vignarajah: Stop Blaming Others for Baltimore City’s Failures
You will never hear “the buck stops here” from Baltimore City politicians. This time, city leaders have been quick to
Posted on 3/12/21
Nancy Hinds Interviews Wife of Injured Baltimore Police Trainee Cody Ruhling
In this video, Lauren Ruhling is interviewed by Signal 13’s CEO, Nancy Hinds. Her husband Cody Ruhling, a 29-year-old Baltimore City Police Trainee and U.S. military . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
Kennedy Krieger Institute Names Elisa Mintz Delia Chief of Staff and Strategic Initiatives
Kennedy Krieger Institute announces that Elisa Mintz Delia has been named vice president, administration
Posted on 3/12/21
Legislators Aim for Better Voter Accessibility in Maryland
Lawmakers in Maryland are working to enact legislation that would greatly improve accessibility for disabled voters.One of the more notable bills would change the state’s entire . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
The Arc Maryland Removes Baltimore City, Garrett County from Discrimination Lawsuit
Two Other Jurisdictions Expected to Be Released Later TodayThe Arc Maryland has dismissed its lawsuit against Baltimore City and Garrett County after both jurisdictions took actions . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
Choice Hotels' Extended Stay Portfolio Continues To Achieve Resilient Performance
Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) extended stay portfolio, which includes economy brands WoodSpring Suites and Suburban Extended Stay as well as midscale brands MainStay Suites . . .
Posted on 3/12/21
Repairing America’s Broken Democracy: Bridge Alliance Members Take Action - Gregory Joseph, Communications Director, American Promise
American Promise assembled the first cross-partisan Advisory Council to speak out for the creation of the 28th Amendment
Posted on 3/12/21
Baltimore Has 19th Fewest Real Estate Agents Per Capita
Like many other sectors of the economy, the real estate market was shaken in 2020 due to the effects of COVID-19. Shutdowns and social distancing measures . . .
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