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Governor Hogan announces expanded capacity for indoor dining, celebrates Maryland Restaurant Week [VIDEO]

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday marked the beginning of the state’s first-ever Maryland Restaurant Week by announcing expanded capacity for indoor dining. Effective Monday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m., capacity for indoor operations at restaurants may increase from 50 to 75 percent, with appropriate distancing, and following strict public health requirements consistent with the CDC, FDA, and the National […]

Maryland adds 24,200 jobs in August, unemployment rate falls to 6.9%

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released state jobs and unemployment data on Friday. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 24,200 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 6.9% in August. In the last four months, Maryland has gained 183,200 jobs. The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced the most growth with an increase of […]

Maryland adds 53,900 jobs in July, unemployment rate falls to 7.6 percent

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released state jobs and unemployment data on Friday morning. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 53,900 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 7.6% in July. In the last three months, Maryland has gained 156,200 jobs. The Leisure and Hospitality sector experienced the most growth with an increase […]

Maryland adds 29,800 jobs in May, unemployment rate holds steady

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data on Friday. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 29,800 jobs in May and the unemployment rate decreased to 9.9% (April’s unemployment rate was later revised to 10.1%). The Education and Health Services sector experienced the most growth with an increase of […]

Maryland adds 6,500 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 3.5%

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 6,500 jobs in the month of December. During the past five months, 41,900 jobs have been gained, which is the strongest five-month stretch of job gains since March 2010. Maryland’s unemployment rate has decreased […]

Maryland adds 10,700 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 3.6%

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,700 jobs in October. During the past three months, 27,400 jobs have been gained, which is the largest three-month gain since 2010. Maryland’s unemployment rate has decreased to 3.6%, which is the lowest […]

Maryland adds 10K jobs, posting largest gains since May 2015

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,100 jobs in September, which is the largest single month gain since May 2015. Maryland’s unemployment rate has decreased to 3.7%, matching the lowest level of unemployment that Maryland has experienced in the past […]

DLLR: Unemployment rate remained steady in August

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 500 jobs in August. Maryland’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8%. Maryland continues to be in its longest stretch of unemployment below 4% since 2008. Last month, the Financial Activities sector experienced the most […]

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