The last Strategic Plan adopted by the Howard County Economic Development Authority in 2017 was supposed to carry the organization through this year. Digital edition This item appears in the […]
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Posted inTechnology
USRA’s exoplanet discoveries demonstrate machine learning usefulness
A team of scientists and astronomers from Universities Space Research Association in Columbia, the SETI Institute and NASA announced the discovery of 69 new exoplanets in May. Digital edition This […]
Posted inBusiness News
These 5 Central Md. businesses are thriving today
Sledge House Media, ColumbiaBeing half of the subject of a short documentary was the last thing on Eddie Sledge’s mind during his troubled youth in Brooklyn, NY. But meeting his […]
Posted inSeniors
Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the aging brain and could help stave off dementia
The big idea Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults who are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. […]
Posted inArt & Entertainment
Q&A with Merriweather Arts and Culture Center Executive Director Ian Kennedy
For Ian Kennedy, 2023 has been one happenin’ trek around the sun. Not only is Merriweather Post Pavilion presenting more shows than it has in many a year, the grassroots […]
Posted inBusiness News
Don’t put your company on the stage for ‘innovation theater’
David Tohn remembers when he first heard the phrase “innovation theater.” It was at the most recent South By Southwest event in Austin, Texas, during a presentation about new technology […]
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Installnet has bold presence in circular economy
It’s easy to see that Bowie-based Installnet really gets it about working within the circular economy — a model that involves extending the life cycle of products for as long as […]
Posted inBusiness News
Sunday Morning Coffee rides a bold growth wave
Like a lot of children, Savannah Mitchell staged elaborate coffee and tea parties for her dolls and siblings. Digital edition This item appears in the August 2023 issue of The […]
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MITAGS hits 50, prepares for much-needed upgrades
With the organization celebrating its 50th anniversary ― which wasn’t a given to occur considering the tribulations caused by the COVID-19 shutdown ― there has been an ample dose of […]
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Laurel’s first vineyard targets October opening
Ifeoma Clyopatra Onyia is on track to establish Laurel’s first vineyard and winery and become the first African vintner in the United States. Digital edition This item appears in the […]