Maryland ranked as 5th-worst state for wealthy people from tax perspective, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With the tax deadline for most Americans fast approaching and low- and middle-income families expected to pay higher effective tax rates than the wealthy, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best States to Be Rich or Poor from a Tax Perspective to help people find the states that will save them the most money […]

J.Crew Factory celebrates grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—J.Crew Factory is officially open for business in White Marsh. The new retail shop celebrated its grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh on Thursday morning. There’s still time to join in the festivities. J.Crew is celebrating its first day with special discounts, sweet treats for customers, and chances to win special prizes. The store is featuring big […]

Maryland town named among happiest cities in America

BALTIMORE, MD—With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Happiest Cities in America in an effort to find out which cities provide the best conditions for Americans’ mental and physical well being. Columbia, MD came in at No. 10.  Fremont, CA topped the list with Overland […]

Purple Star awarded to 8 Maryland schools for supporting military families

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced that eight schools in the state are recipients of the first Purple Star designation. This recognition is given to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students from military families. The Purple Star designation program was created in 2023, and schools are eligible if they have a demonstrated commitment to supporting […]

Maryland is 2024’s 6th-best state for women, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With Women’s History Month coming up in March, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2024, to highlight the areas that provide an ideal living environment for women and the places that are in need of improvement. Maryland came in at No. 6 on this year’s list.  Massachusetts […]