Maryland Department of Natural Resources Introduces Waterfowl Photo Contest MDBAL, February 6, 2025 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites wildlife photographers to enter its new waterfowl photo contest. The winning entry will be the featured image on new DNR hard card hunting and fishing licenses that will be available later this year. Entries for this inaugural contest will be accepted through March 31, 2025. DNR this year will offer hard card licenses as part of a new licensing and registration portal, scheduled to be rolled out in spring 2025. These collectable hard cards–which are similar in appearance to a credit card–will be limited editions and serve as a durable hard copy of state hunting or fishing licenses. In addition, the winning photo will also be featured on DNR’s 2026 calendar and potentially win prizes in DNR’s annual photo contest later this year, including the $700 grand prize. The waterfowl photo contest is the successor to the Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest, which ended in 2023 as the physical waterfowl stamp is no longer required or produced. The waterfowl photo contest entry fee starts at $10; contest rules and procedures are available on the DNR website. All photos will be entered automatically into the 2025 DNR Photo Contest and be eligible for prizes in that contest. For the waterfowl photo contest only, the deadline to submit is March 31, 2025. More information about the broader 2025 DNR photo contest will be released later this year. To enter the Maryland DNR Waterfowl Photo Contest go here. Maryland
Government Maria Martinez, Special Secretary: Small Business is Maryland’s ‘Backbone’ May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Martinez Marks Small Business Month with Message Every May, the nation celebrates Small Business Month to recognize the critical role small businesses play in our business community. With 31.7 million small businesses across the United States, over 650,000 have chosen Maryland as their base. Accounting for 99.5% of all businesses… Read More
Maryland Nonprofits, Local, and Heritage Tourism Groups to Get $5.19 Million in Matching Grants July 12, 2024July 16, 2024 RELEASE – Governor Wes Moore today announced 87 matching grant awards totaling $5.19 million for Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Grant funding will support heritage tourism projects and activities and expand economic development and tourism-related jobs across Maryland. “Our history is… Read More
By Donna Balancia Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Names Eric van der Valk President and CEO February 2, 2025February 12, 2025 HARRISBURG, Penn. – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Eric van der Valk to President & Chief Executive Officer, effective Feb. 2. Ollie’s trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol OLLI The company has 558 stores, many located in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, where… Read More