BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from the personal-finance company WalletHub has ranked Maryland as the sixth-best state for teachers in the nation, with Virginia taking the top spot and Hawaii coming in last. Released just before World Teachers’ Day, the “2025’s Best & Worst States for Teachers” report analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $180,000 in grants to a dozen local manufacturers to help them adopt “smart manufacturing” technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The funding was provided through the Maryland MADE grant program, which supports small manufacturers in deploying technologies that lead to lasting improvements […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council has approved updates to the county’s voluntary security camera registration program (PDF), which aims to help police more quickly locate potential video evidence of crimes. The revised program, approved by officials on Tuesday, makes it easier for residents and businesses to register their security cameras with the Baltimore County Police Department. The initiative was championed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration has provided an update on the cybersecurity incident affecting Mobility reservations and real-time tracking. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking existing ones through the Mobility service. The MTA, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Information Technology, is investigating the nature and scope […]
UPDATE: The MTA has provided an update and reservation link as they continue to recover from the cyberattack. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration is experiencing a cybersecurity incident that is affecting its Mobility scheduling systems, the agency has announced. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study from a Florida-based law firm ranks Maryland as the third-highest state in the nation for ride-share users seeking customer support. The analysis, conducted by Blakeley Law Firm, found that frustrated riders in the state are turning to online searches for help with issues like billing errors, safety concerns, and lost items. The study, which analyzed Google […]
BEL AIR, MD—Ten educators from Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City were honored with grants totaling $10,000 at the 14th annual Golden Apple Awards, hosted by Freedom Federal Credit Union. The awards ceremony, held on August 13 at Mountain Branch Grill & Pub in Joppa, recognized teachers for their innovative classroom projects. This year marked the first time the […]