Maryland New Chesapeake Map Shows 65 Historically Black Beaches and Significant Sites MDBAL, July 13, 2024 Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation and Chesapeake Conservancy Partner to Shine a Light on Undertold Stories of the Chesapeake RELEASE—A new story map chronicles 65 historically Black beaches and other places of Black historical significance in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including portions of New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and… Continue Reading
Maryland Nonprofits, Local, and Heritage Tourism Groups to Get $5.19 Million in Matching Grants MDBAL, 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… Continue Reading
By Donna Balancia Maryland Takes 8th Place for Tech and Innovation in ‘Top States for Business’ MDBAL, July 12, 2024October 30, 2024 By DONNA BALANCIA Maryland was ranked No. 8 in the nation for technology and innovation in the annual CNBC study, “America’s Top States for Business,” released on Thursday, but fell to No. 31 overall among the 50 states in the U.S. The Old Line State lost its spot at the… Continue Reading
Maryland Maryland’s High-Speed Broadband Plan Gets $268 Million from Feds MDBAL, July 11, 2024July 16, 2024 Release – Governor Wes Moore has announced that the United States Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved proposals for Maryland’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan. The approval enables access to $267.7 million in federal funding to support the Maryland Department of Housing and Community… Continue Reading
By Donna Balancia Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Wes Moore Share Tête-à-Tête News Editor, July 9, 2024October 30, 2024 By DONNA BALANCIA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada met with Gov. Wes Moore on Monday. Trudeau is in town to attend the NATO Summit, which starts today (July 9). Prior to discussions on business and trade, the two figureheads shared a photo opp and a few… Continue Reading
Maryland Catie Griggs Named President of Business Operations for Baltimore Orioles MDBAL, July 9, 2024 Photo and story courtesy of Major League Baseball Catie Griggs has been named president of business operations for the Baltimore Orioles, it was announced Monday. Griggs is the first female president of business operations in the team’s history. Griggs will oversee all aspects of the Orioles’ business operation. “Catie’s track… Continue Reading
Donna Balancia First Green-Powered Bus Depot on East Coast Could Launch in Maryland in 2025 MDBAL, June 20, 2024October 30, 2024 By DONNA BALANCIA Montgomery County’s David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center will be the first bus depot on the East Coast to feature green hydrogen production, and will be powered by solar and batteries. The project by EaaS provider AlphaStruxure is under construction and could be operational… Continue Reading
Maryland Pardon of Marijuana Convictions Ensures ‘Justice For All’ – Gov. Wes Moore MDBAL, June 19, 2024June 20, 2024 Release — Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 Maryland convictions related to the possession of cannabis, including convictions for misdemeanor possession of cannabis and certain convictions for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. The order represents the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state… Continue Reading
Aviation Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore – See Photos MDBAL, June 15, 2024June 16, 2024 Photos © 2024 DONNA BALANCIA BALTIMORE – The Inner Harbor showed its patriotic side Friday as Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore draws families, friends and fans of those who serve the country. On hand were members of the US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard greeting the people, participating in… Continue Reading
Donna Balancia Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore Brings a Range of Activity to Inner Harbor MDBAL, June 14, 2024July 9, 2024 BALTIMORE – Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore takes place through June 18 and there are plenty of activities for the public. The multi-faceted event brings in ships, sailors and great entertainment, with weather cooperating and sunny skies on the horizon. Members of US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and US… Continue Reading