The Maryland Jockey Club canceled racing at Laurel Park from Friday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 5 as work continued to complete repairs to the track and to analyze recent equine injuries. While racing is suspended, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the Maryland Jockey Club are working with industry experts to analyze surface composition […]
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Heritage project funding available
The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA), an independent state entity under the Maryland Department of Planning, is accepting applications for fiscal 2023 grants under the Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program. This grant program assists and encourages the preservation of historical, archeological, natural and cultural resources while supporting economic development through heritage tourism across Maryland. Eligible […]
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Webinars will discuss historic preservation grants
The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) announced two webinars and two question/answer virtual sessions during the next three months to learn about $600,000 in available funding for historic preservation grants through the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. The webinars and question/answer sessions will be held virtually on Dec. 9, 2021; Jan. 7 and 19; and Feb. […]
Posted inTourism
MTC recognizes Maryland Craft Beverages app
The Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) recognized the Maryland Craft Beverages App as the best new Large Marketing Product or Event for 2021. Released in July by Grow & Fortify, the Maryland Craft Beverages App is a free application for Android and iOS devices. The app allows craft alcohol consumers to track their exploration of Maryland’s […]
Posted inEconomy
60 Percent of Americans unlikely to travel through year’s end
A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult shows most Americans are still opting to stay home this holiday season with 61 percent of Americans not planning to travel for Thanksgiving. The survey found that 29 percent of Americans are likely to travel for Thanksgiving and 33% are likely […]
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Five sports wagering operators approved
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) approved the sports wagering operator partners of five casinos, all of which are still awaiting license awards from the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC). In October, the MLGCC determined that the five casinos are qualified to conduct sports wagering and forwarded their applications to the SWARC. […]
Posted inEnvironment
Agreement allows Symphony of Lights to continue
Columbia Association (CA) has reached an agreement with the Downtown Columbia Arts & Culture Commission (DCACC), the property owner of Merriweather Post Pavilion, that will enable Symphony of Lights to go forward during this holiday season while ensuring that Symphony Woods remains protected. CA will continue to take the necessary steps to protect Symphony Woods while allowing […]
Posted inDiversity
State opens Koreatown in Ellicott City
Gov. Larry Hogan officially opened the state of Maryland’s Koreatown in Ellicott City, one of the few such establishments in the United States. Hogan was joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan – the honorary chair of the Koreatown Planning Committee Board – as well as South Korea’s Ambassador to the United States Lee Soo-hyuck and […]
Posted inAnne Arundel County
BPW approves BWI restroom improvements
The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approved a contract to modernize and expand public restrooms in BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. The BPW, chaired by Gov. Larry Hogan and including Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, unanimously approved a $54.9 million contract to improve six sets of airport restrooms on BWI Marshall’s Concourses B, […]
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Hops & Harvest Festival returns
After a year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, CoFestCo has announced that the Hops & Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. Now in its fifth year, the festival has quickly become a popular place to enjoy unlimited tastings of beer, wine and spirits while enjoying fresh […]