On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Health announced the launch of a new Overdose Data Dashboard, providing a “user-friendly and easy-to-understand visualization of overdose trends across the state.” This new dashboard replaces the previous version at StopOverdose.maryland.gov. (more…)
With 13% of young Americans neither working nor in school, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Most At-Risk Youth in 2024 to identify the places where more effort is needed to help young adults succeed. Maryland came in as the state with the 9th least at-risk youth in 2024.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to set standards in Maryland to improve communication between the state and its residents, ensuring that everyone can easily access and understand government communications, services, and supports. (more…)
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencings of Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu of Rockville for filing fraudulent Unemployment Insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today Fortune launched the third annual Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families 2024, showcasing the cities and towns across America that best support the unique needs of multigenerational families. Montgomery County’s very own Silver Spring was ranked first on the list.
GameOn, a popular bar and arcade combo with locations across the state, is considering expanding into Montgomery County. Owners Eli and Casey Linthicum are looking for feedback on bringing the concept to MoCo.
Earlier this month the University of Maryland College of Education has named former MCPS superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight as its inaugural Dean’s Fellow and Superintendent in Residence, effective August 23. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some supportive of the hiring and others against it to the point of a petition being created asking the university to reverse its decision to hire McKnight. Moderately MOCO reported this evening that McKnight’s salary is “$150,000 for a 9 month appointment.”
Governor Wes Moore today announced $130 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. According to a Moore, this initiative will help Maryland become one […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on Monday, July 22: (more…)
With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024, and Maryland came in ranked 3rd.
Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 42nd Annual RAMMYS Awards Gala as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and a range of special distinctions, celebrating excellence in long-standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Silver Spring, MD restaurant Zinnia came home with the RAMMY for Best Beer Program.