The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, in Laurel, and the University of Maryland, College Park have signed a memorandum of understanding to create new opportunities for collaboration in research […]
Mark R. Smith, Senior Writer
Posted inEducation
HCC enrollment up 4.6%
Enrollment at Howard Community College has grown by more than 4.6% from last fall. The increase is two percent higher than the full-time equivalent statewide average and establishes the college’s […]
Posted inHoward County
Howard launches electronic submission permitting process
The Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits is now accepting electronic submissions for all permit types, residential and commercial, through its Accela Citizens Access portal. In order to […]
Posted inArt & Entertainment
Fauré Quartett to make regional debut in Columbia
The Candlelight Concert Society is bringing the world famous Fauré Quartett, in one of the area’s rare piano quartet recitals, to the Horowitz Smith Theatre at Howard Community College. They […]
Posted inHoward County
Largest pickleball court, inclusive playground open in Howard
Howard County has opened eight new pickleball courts, the largest pickleball court installation in the county, at Western Regional Park, and unveiled a new, inclusive playground at Warfield Pond Park. […]
Posted inGovernment
SDAT conducts annual tax credit awareness campaign
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation announced the implementation of its 2023 Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive a […]
Posted incasinos
August: sports wagering contributes $2.6M to the state
Maryland’s 12 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during August 2023 combined to generate $2,555,671 in contributions to the state. Statewide handle in August totaled $263,729,559, with mobile handle […]
Posted inBusiness News
Leadership Maryland accepting 2024 applications
Leadership Maryland, the professional development program dedicated to building a better state by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders, is accepting applications for the Class of […]
Posted inBWI Business District
BWI Business District icon Zagarino passes at 73
Lou Zagarino, who spent a half-century working as a hotelier, restaurateur and philanthropist in what eventually developed into the BWI Business District, died Sept. 7. He was 73. A former […]
Posted inAnne Arundel County
Arundel creates advisory committee for Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed Executive Order 61 to create the Crownsville Advisory Committee for the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. It will collect and compile public input, make […]