BALTIMORE, MD—Between January 2023 and January 2025, Maryland added 88,300 total jobs, according to new estimates released this week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Over the past two years, total employment in Maryland grew by 3.2 percent, above the 2.8 percent growth rate for the United States. Data released by BLS does not include […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the fourth week in a row, according to GasBuddy. The national average gas price fell 1.3 cents compared to last week, reaching $3.02 per gallon. This is 10.6 cents lower than a month ago and 42.4 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have fallen 5.0 cents […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the third straight week, reaching its lowest point for March since the pandemic, according to GasBuddy. The average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.03, down 0.6 cents from last week and 8.9 cents from a month ago. This marks a significant decrease of 36.7 cents per gallon […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Thursday announced that it has maintained its coveted triple-A bond ratings from Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 30th year in a row the county has achieved this top-tier creditworthiness. This distinction places Baltimore County among a mere 2% of counties nationwide to receive the highest rating from all three agencies. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the US has fallen for the second consecutive week, dropping 3.8 cents to reach $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a decrease in oil prices, which have been hovering around $70 per barrel. The national average is currently 4.7 cents lower than last month and a significant 29.9 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price has fallen for the first time in three weeks, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to fading gas price increases on the West Coast. The national average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.08, which is down 3.8 cents from last week, 4.4 cents from last month, and 18.2 cents from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price increased by 2.2 cents this week, reaching $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise is primarily attributed to sharp gas price increases on the West Coast, where refinery maintenance and outages have had a ripple effect on neighboring states. “While most of the country has experienced a relatively quiet week for gas prices, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced his administration’s support for the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, a legislative package aimed at protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The bill represents a key component of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental priorities for the 2025 General Assembly. The legislation builds upon existing efforts to improve the Bay’s water quality by introducing comprehensive changes […]