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Fowler to lead Martin State Airport
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration has named Harold Fowler as the new chief of airport operations and maintenance for Martin State Airport. He previously served as the […]
Posted inAnne Arundel County
Pittman promotes Purcell
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has promoted Jennifer Purcell to the role of deputy county administrative officer. Purcell has also served as chief of staff and was most recently […]
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Project Restore grants extended to 376 businesses
Project Restore, an economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses to revitalize vacant retail and commercial spaces, has selected 376 businesses across Maryland that will receive a […]
Posted inHoward County
Howard releases HoCo By Design general plan draft
Howard County has released the draft HoCo By Design general plan update for public review and comment. The draft plan follows a 2.5-year planning process of garnering community engagement. HoCo […]
Posted inTechnology
Maryland Commerce garners defense grants
The Maryland Department of Commerce has received a $641,573 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to relaunch the state’s Defense Commercialization Center. The infusion is also intended to […]
Posted inTransportation
MPA garners federal grant for coastal resiliency assessment
The Maryland Port Administration has been awarded a $150,000 Federal Emergency Management Administration grant under the federal government’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program. The grant will allow the MPA […]
Posted inHealth
FDA eases restrictions on mad cow blood donations
The American Red Cross has announced that it is now accepting blood donations from individuals who spent time in certain European countries between 1980 and 2001. The policy change aligns […]
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MEA accelerates LED outdoor lighting upgrade
The Maryland Energy Administration has announced the second year of the fiscal 2023 Streetlight and Outdoor Lighting Efficiency grant program. With the focus on the installation of light-emitting diode fixtures […]
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State bringing back Apprenticeship Tax Credit
The state of Maryland’s Apprenticeship Tax Credit is again available to employers who hire new registered apprentices. Originally created as a component of the More Jobs for Marylanders Act of […]