BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland lost 3,500 public sector jobs in March 2025, according to new estimates released this month by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland added 2,300 private sector jobs, but it was not enough to offset the loss of 2,700 federal government jobs. The result was an overall loss of 1,200 jobs in Maryland. The […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes over $401 million for infrastructure upgrades in the Fifth District, including projects that should address many sinkholes and water main breaks. Most notably, the project advances a $209 million project to upgrade the Gunpowder to White Marsh Pumping Stations and lines that extend […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has wrapped up his official visit to South Korea, where he spent the final full day of his international trade and investment mission promoting economic growth and workforce development. Focusing on expanding Maryland’s aerospace technology and engineering industries, the governor and his delegation engaged in a series of high-profile meetings and visits. The highlight of the […]
TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Electricity customers in Maryland and across the PJM region are bracing for significant bill increases due to delays in connecting new power generation and surging electricity demand, according to a new report by Synapse Energy Economics. The study (PDF), commissioned by Evergreen Action, highlights a looming cost crisis driven by grid interconnection bottlenecks and calls for urgent reforms to […]
TOKYO, JAPAN—Governor Wes Moore has announced an expansion of the academic and cultural exchange program between Salisbury University and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation during his visit to Japan. The expansion aims to bolster existing study abroad programs at Salisbury University, enhancing ties with Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo and Aomori University in northern Japan. The partnership will enable students […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Consumers will now have an easier time canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships online thanks to a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule. The “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which went into effect on Sunday, April 13, 2025, aims to make it simpler for consumers to navigate online cancellation processes, which can often be confusing and difficult. The rule, supported by Attorney General […]
FALLSTON, MD—A new seafood restaurant, Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, is set to open in Fallston this May, bringing a fresh catch of flavors and a nautical-themed atmosphere to the area. Chef Zack Trabbold, known for his work at The Local in Fallston and The Local On The Avenue in White Marsh, is partnering with Evolved Hospitality Group to helm this new […]