Posted on 4/26/21
Frank DeFilippo: Baltimore Has No Downtown Downtown as the Center of the City Keeps Shifting
There’s always been a reassuring belief that cities have built into them a cyclical rhythm to their lives. Cities come, they go. They prosper, they fade. . . .
Posted on 4/26/21
Federal Powerhouses in Maryland
Maryland is home to more than 60 diverse federal facilities, including two that are currently at the forefront of our world. The U.S. Food and Drug . . .
Posted on 4/26/21
Fortnite Video Game CEO Makes Va.’s Largest Land Conservation Gift
North Carolina billionaire and Epic Games Inc. CEO Tim Sweeney has donated 7,300 acres of privately-owned land in Halifax County to the state — the largest . . .
Posted on 4/26/21
Dollar Tree Launches Digital Media Network
Chesapeake-based Fortune 500 discount retailer Dollar Tree has launched a digital media arm that aims to connect advertisers with potential customers via its Family Dollar retail . . .
Posted on 4/26/21
President Biden Wants to Spend $2.3 Trillion on Infrastructure: Here's Where All the Money Would Go
The Biden administration recently unveiled the first draft of a $2.29 trillion infrastructure spending bill. The massive proposal (which weighs in at just over 10% of . . .
Posted on 4/26/21
Why Is Lockheed Hiring an Unknown Company to Launch 26 Rockets?
As one half of the "United Launch Alliance" team, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) (along with its partner Boeing) forms the backbone of the U.S. government's space program.True, . . .
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
Beacon Prices $350M Senior Notes Offering
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today the pricing of its previously announced private offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of its . . .
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
McClean-based Kajeet Finds Growth Bridging the Homework Gap with Cloud Software
While there are a whole host of companies specializing in the quickly-growing digitalization space, Kajeet CEO Daniel Neal thinks
Posted on 4/25/21
Tune in to the Northern Virginia Tech Council’s New Data Science Series
Virginia Tech’s Academy of Data Science and the Northern Virginia Technology Council are dropping a series
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 4/24/21
College Dining Halls Will Face Challenges From a New Competitor: Meal Kits
Historically, the university or college dining hall has been a fantastic place for students to gather with friends, discuss the latest happenings and enjoy a meal . . .
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
McAuliffe has Significant Lead Among Dems in Latest Poll
In a poll released Thursday, 47% of Virginia Democratic voters surveyed are backing former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s primary bid for his party’s gubernatorial nomination, according . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
Bar Seating Reopened Statewide, Governor Declares
For the first time in more than a year, Virginians are now allowed to sit at bars for service as long as they stay at least . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
Va. Jobless Claims up 173% from Last Week
For the April 13-17 filing week, 13,751 Virginians submitted initial unemployment claims, a 173% increase from the previous week, but an 83% decrease from this time . . .
Posted on 4/23/21
Northam: State to Loosen More Restrictions May 15
Beginning May 15, the state will loosen more restrictions, including allowing larger social gatherings and expanded audiences for entertainment venues and sporting events, Virginia Gov. Ralph . . .
