Gov. Larry Hogan announced the re-opening of additional non-essential businesses effective Friday, June 5, at 5 p.m., including some additional personal services, as Maryland moves into Phase 2 of his […]
Howard County
Rekor to launch start up for AI driving
Rekor Systems, a Columbia-based company providing real-time roadway intelligence through artificial intelligence-driven decisions; and Cygnet Infotech, a product engineering and application development services firm, with Cygnet affiliates, have launched a standalone […]
Howard gets $57M in CARES funding
Howard County has received its share of the CARES Act funding, nearly $57 million ($56,830,393), from the State of Maryland. As a jurisdiction with a population under 500,000, Howard County was required […]
Going back to the office? Check your pipes
As businesses begin to reopen, Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Utilities (PWBU) is advising commercial building operators to flush their plumbing systems with fresh water before resuming […]
Howard budget increases spending, recordation tax hike defeated
The Howard County Council approved the FY21 Capital and Operating Budget May 27, increasing spending 1.2 percent over the previous year. The amended budget included about 98 percent of the […]
Realtors fight for affordable housing
The Howard County Council considered two measures directly affecting county residents May 27. County Resolution (CR) 84 and 85, would have increased both the county’s transfer and recordation taxes, which […]
Howard Bank’s ‘Keep It Local’ contest names Top 15
Howard Bank has released the list of Top 15 small businesses vying to win $10,000 in its Keep It Local contest. The contest seeks to find a local small business […]
Unemployment spikes as businesses prepare to reopen
With unemployment nationally continuing to grow, Maryland is doing better than many states. According to WalletHub, a Washington, DC-based personal finance website, the Coronavirus pandemic has eliminated nearly 39 million […]
NewWave launches Onyx
Elkridge-based NewWave Telecom and Technologies Inc., announced the launch of Onyx Technology, a subsidiary focused on providing health plans with the products and services needed to support health care data […]
‘Feeding the 5,000’ Campaign launched in Howard
Feed Howard County has launched the Feed the 5,000 campaign with the goal of providing 5,000 (or more) meals to families in need in Howard County by July 4. The […]