The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), of Laurel, has formally opened one of its newest state-of-the-art research facilities. Dignitaries received a tour of the 263,000-square-foot facility, known as Building 201, and presentations on some of the Laboratory’s most innovative recent work in COVID-19 research and disease surveillance, spacecraft engineering and science, artificial intelligence and materials […]
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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 […]
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M&T Bank among nation’s top SBA lenders
M&T Bank again ranked in the top 10 in the nation for U.S. Small Business Administration lending, providing 1,115 7(a) loans for a total of $201 million to help local small businesses grow during the SBA’s 2021 fiscal year – a 28 percent jump in dollars from 2020 levels. For 13 consecutive years, M&T has remained […]
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WNAV Radio sold to local group
Sajak Broadcasting Corp. has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for the change of ownership of WNAV, the historic radio station at 1430 AM in Annapolis, to Maryland-based BMSC Media. Sajak Broadcasting is owned by Wheel of Fortune host, TV personality and local philanthropist Pat Sajak. Regarding the transition of ownership, Sajak said he’s “extremely […]
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Approval granted to BGE for renewable natural gas
BGE is the first utility in Maryland to gain regulatory approval for the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) on its gas distribution system. Approval of BGE’s RNG tariff from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) comes as Maryland’s first RNG plant, owned and operated by Bioenergy Devco, nears completion in Howard County. “Our new […]
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Howard seeking $75M for flood plan
Howard County has applied for vital Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finance the Extended North Tunnel and other flood mitigation projects as part of the Ellicott City Safe & Sound plan. If approved, the loan will cover nearly the entire cost of the Extended North […]
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HCPSS board approves fiscal ‘23 capital budget request
The Howard County Board of Education approved its Capital Budget Request for the July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 fiscal year (fiscal 2023) and Priority Listing of the fiscal 2023 State Capital Budget Request, following a public hearing and work session on the capital budget during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 23. The board’s […]
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UMBC No. 6 in U.S. News college rankings
As UMBC welcomes the largest incoming class in its history, the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings affirm UMBC’s position as one of the top universities in the nation. UMBC is among the best of the best in both undergraduate teaching and innovation, and distinguished in several other key areas. U.S. News […]
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Howard: boost in sales, newly-listed homes
Despite a continued shortage of available housing inventory, Howard County saw an increase in home sales and newly-listed homes in August 2021, according to the latest data from the Howard County Association of REALTORS (HCAR). New residential listings were up 6.6 percent compared to the same time last year, while active listings were down 14.5 […]
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Inner Arbor Trust addresses Merriweather, Chrysalis incident
Nina Basu, president and CEO of the Inner Arbor Trust, addressed the incident from the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 18 ― which concerned a Hall & Oates rehearsal and sound check at Merriweather Post Pavilion that occurred during the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s nearby performance of Peter And The Wolf at the Chrysalis ― as follows: “Dear Guests: […]