Maryland has fourth-strongest interest in AI-assisted resumes in U.S.

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland job seekers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to give their resumes a competitive edge, with a new study ranking the state fourth nationwide for interest in AI-assisted job applications. The research, conducted by business productivity platform TEMPLATE.NET, analyzed monthly Google search data for 20 terms related to AI resumes and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The study compared […]

Maryland collects over $18.4 million in cannabis tax revenue

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland collected more than $18.4 million in tax revenue from adult-use cannabis sales between April and June, the Maryland Comptroller’s Office announced Friday. The Central Region of the state, which includes Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard counties, generated the largest share of revenue, with more than $8 million collected. The Capital region, which includes […]

Maryland casinos generate $170.3 million in gaming revenue during August

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $170,270,670 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2025. The statewide total was down $3,653,847 (-2.1%) compared to August 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during August 2025 totaled $72,752,422, a decrease of $906,021 (-1.2%) compared to August 2024. The August 2025 contributions included $52,406,595 to the Education Trust […]

Five Below to celebrate grand opening of new store in northeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Five Below, the popular extreme-value retailer, is set to open its newest store in northeast Baltimore, the company announced. Located at The Alameda, 5600 The Alameda (21239), the store will offer a wide array of products, with most items priced between $1 and $5. The selection spans eight “worlds”: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Create, Party, Candy, and New & […]

Old Bay seasoning tops list of Maryland’s most loved brands

BALTIMORE, MD—A new survey from financial media company MarketBeat.com found that Old Bay Seasoning is Maryland’s most-loved homegrown brand, beating out other iconic local products. The survey of 3,015 Maryland residents asked them to name the products that inspired the most state pride. Old Bay, the iconic spice blend created in Baltimore in 1939, took the top spot. Known for […]

Select Baltimore County Public Library branches restore Sunday hours, announce live music series

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is bringing back Sunday hours at seven of its branches, beginning Sept. 7, the library announced this week. The branches will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays through the weekend before Memorial Day. The locations were chosen based on pre-pandemic usage, space, and access to resources like computers. The seven branches with […]

Mariner Finance to open new office in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Kenwood Management Company on Wednesday announced it has finalized a seven-year lease with Mariner Finance for a new office location in Nottingham/White Marsh. The consumer finance company will occupy a 4,332-square-foot space at 8007 Corporate Drive (21236), part of Kenwood’s Tyler Ridge Office Park. Mariner Finance offers a range of financial products, including personal, auto, and home loans, […]

Maryland Department of Transportation unveils $21.5 billion six-year transportation budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week today released a draft of its six-year capital budget, a $21.5 billion plan to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure and support the state’s economy. The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 outlines a balanced budget that has been bolstered by an increase of nearly $300 million in federal […]