Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, have demonstrated a novel and groundbreaking way to additively print gallium nitride (GaN) – a material that can be […]
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APL probe delivers new details about the Sun
The Parker Solar Probe (PSP), built and operated by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, has completed two initial flybys of the Sun and […]
Free RTA bus rides in Howard County
Travelers in Howard County received a new holiday gift – free bus rides until Dec. 24. In the spirit of Ride, Shop, Be Jolly, the RTA will provide free rides […]
Schools get report cards
The Maryland State Department of Education released its 2018-19 School Report Card, containing data about all schools in the state. Each School Report Card provides a snapshot of how a […]
County joins partners for disaster readiness
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced a new partnership of local organizations that respond during disasters. The Howard County Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) is one of only two […]
Howard launches Age-Friendly Initiative
Howard County announced the launch of Age-Friendly Howard County. The county is beginning a three- to five-year plan to join the AARP network of age-friendly states and communities, an affiliate […]
Casinos generate $140.8M in November
Maryland Lottery & Gaming announced that November 2019 gaming revenues for the state’s six casinos were $140,835,580. The total represents a $763,391 (0.5%) increase compared to the November 2018 total […]
Laurel get funds for Main Street grants
The City of Laurel’s Office of Economic and Community Development (ECD) was the recipient of a $55,000 grant from the State of Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development. Considered […]
A cautionary tale for government contracting
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that Aventura Technologies, Inc. and its senior management are charged with fraud, money laundering and illegal importation of equipment. The criminal complaint charges […]
Free parking in Anne Arundel County for the holidays
Anne Arundel County will offer free parking in the Whitmore Parking Garage in downtown Annapolis during several days of holiday shopping designed to highlight local businesses. The Whitmore Parking Garage […]