BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland ranks among U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, with its debt-to-salary ratio of 0.73 being among the lowest in the top 10, according to a recent study. A recent study by Highland Cabinetry revealed the top ten U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, examining factors including homeownership rates, percentage of mortgage-free homes, median single-family […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to solidify Maryland’s position as a leader in quantum information science, Governor Wes Moore has signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The agreement establishes the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub,” a collaborative effort between state and federal entities to advance quantum research and development. The hub, physically located […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A rescheduled rocket launch may be visible in the skies over Maryland on Monday evening. The inaugural launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper was originally set to take place on April 9, 2025, but was rescheduled for Monday, April 28th. The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Amazon will use […]
CARNEY, MD—”Food & Fire Trucks at the Farm,” an event benefitting Providence Volunteer Fire Company, will return to Weber’s Farm this spring. The events will take place on Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be locally owned food trucks, Weber’s produce, face painting, balloon creations, and more. Attendees will be […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline remained unchanged at $3.10 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy. This price is 3.8 cents lower than last month and 52.6 cents lower than last year. The national average diesel price decreased 2.0 cents to $3.499 per gallon last week. While the national average remains steady, prices across the country varied, with […]
TOWSON, MD—Goucher College celebrated the groundbreaking for the Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center on April 24, 2025. The 44,000-square-foot, $50 million project is expected to open in Fall 2027. The Lewent Science Center will be a LEED-rated addition to the Hoffberger Science building. It will feature state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces designed to support science education. The groundbreaking ceremony […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Gov. Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis approved 95 initiatives representing a total expenditure of more than $ 950 million during Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board approved a new 10-year lease to relocate one of the Office of the Comptroller’s 11 regional branch offices from Elkton in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—When medical emergencies strike, every minute counts. Yet for millions of Americans, a trip to the emergency room means hours of waiting in pain and uncertainty before receiving care. A new study has identified which states have the most severe ER waiting time problems, highlighting concerning trends in patient care across the country. With an ER Wait Time Score […]