On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program, a $9.2 million competitive pilot opportunity to support clean energy transitions within Maryland’s colleges and universities.

According to a news release, “The program will promote both workforce development and Maryland’s climate goals by funding solar installations, comprehensive campus clean energy planning, and specialized renewable energy sector academic programming.


Shop Maryland Tax-Free week begins on Sunday, August 11, and runs through Saturday, August 17. Any clothing and shoes that cost $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s 6% sales tax this week. The first $40 of any backpack will also be exempt from the 6% sales tax.

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On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission has awarded $18.75 million in campus safety grants to Maryland’s colleges and universities, including Montgomery College. The grants will help facilitate on-campus public safety infrastructure improvements. (more…)


Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today urged Marylanders to continue to monitor the path of the remnants of Hurricane Debby and to prepare for its possible impacts to the state. The storm is expected to travel through the Carolinas and Virginia before arriving in Maryland later today, with impacts  continuing into tomorrow. Flooding, wind, and tornadoes are considered to be potential threats. (more…)


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