On Monday, Governor Wes Moore, alongside federal officials, announced a $10 million federal grant to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to support small businesses under the State Small Business Credit Initiative. (more…)
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With a recent Gallup poll showing only 47% of Americans are “very satisfied” with the way their life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Happiest States in America in 2024, with Maryland ranked 2nd happiest.
The original “viral Dubai chocolate bar” was created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier, a UAE-based brand founded by Sarah Hamouda in 2021. The original bar, named “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” is a milk chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and kataifi, and various versions of it are selling online for as much as $40 per bar– our very own @MrMoCo301 found a local version and gave it a try (video below).
Bojangles is officially back in Maryland with its Frederick store opening today at 1312 W. Patrick St. Frederick, MD. Hours of operation are 6am-10pm every day of the week.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court of Maryland to hear Hare v. David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd., to protect fair housing rights […]
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Last week, Governor Wes Moore appointed Cleveland L. Horton II as the executive director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, “following a rigorous selection process, recognizing his 15 years of experience and commitment to advancing civil rights and equity across the state.”
Landon, a joyful 7th grader at Lakelands Park Middle School in Gaithersburg, celebrated a major milestone this summer after finishing his final round of chemotherapy (video below).
Additional Frost Advisories & Freeze Warnings have been hoisted for areas west of the Blue Ridge by the National Weather Service (NWS). While this doesn’t include the immediate DC Metro area, things are getting closer…and it’s still summer.
The Maryland Department of Transportation released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030, outlining an $18.9 billion balanced plan that makes strategic investments to further the safety of the State’s transportation system and maintain operations.
The Maryland Wine Festival returns to the Carroll County Farm Museum for a single-day event. “Join us for our 40th annual celebration of Maryland wine.”Enthusiasts of local wine and fans of local festivals are invited to enjoy the grounds of the Farm Museum while exploring local wine, shopping from juried artisans, and dancing to live music.
Rocky Gap State Park, nestled in Allegany County in Western Maryland (12500 Pleasant Valley Rd. Flintstone, MD 21530), spans more than 3,000 acres of public land and is known for having the “bluest water in the state”, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).