Cyber Maryland transitions to Maryland Department of Labor, scaling workforce innovation for AI era

BALTIMORE, MD—Cyber Maryland, the state’s initiative for workforce development in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology and related fields, has officially transitioned to the Maryland Department of Labor. The move, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marks a new phase for the program after its incubation at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The transition underscores Maryland’s commitment to cultivating a […]

Statewide Flooring celebrates grand opening in Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Statewide Flooring celebrated the grand opening of its new store in the Overlea/Fullerton area on Tuesday. The new location is at 7850 Rossville Boulevard (21236). The family-owned business has been serving the Baltimore area since 1955 and offers flooring installation, hardwood flooring and refinishing. Statewide Flooring‘s new store is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with […]

DOJ announces record health care fraud takedown

WASHINGTON, DC—The Justice Department on Monday announced criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, in a nationwide health care fraud takedown involving more than $14.6 billion in alleged schemes. The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, described by officials as an “unprecedented effort,” spanned 50 federal districts and involved 12 State Attorneys General’s Offices. Authorities seized more than […]

CEO of Celebree School wins Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award

BALTIMORE, MD—Richard Huffman, CEO of Celebree School, a prominent early childhood education provider, has been named a winner of the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). The prestigious award recognizes ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities, and creating long-term value. Huffman was selected by an independent judging panel that evaluated […]

FDA updates COVID-19 vaccine warnings on heart inflammation risks

SILVER SPRING, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated and approved updated warnings on the labeling of Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to include new safety information regarding the risks of myocarditis and pericarditis. The updated Prescribing Information for both vaccines now includes details on the estimated incidence of heart inflammation following the 2023-2024 formula […]

Gas prices expected to be lowest since 2021 for July 4th weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Americans hitting the road for the Independence Day holiday can expect to see significantly lower gas prices, with the national average projected to fall to $3.15 per gallon. This marks the lowest July 4th gas price since 2021, according to a forecast released Monday by GasBuddy. The anticipated price is nearly 35 cents lower than last year’s July 4th […]

Attorney General Brown announces nearly $60,000 in refunds for cancelled Capital Jazz SuperCruises

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that his Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with Capital Jazz, a Maryland-based music event promoter, to secure nearly $60,000 in refunds for consumers whose “SuperCruises” were canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The settlement with Capital Jazz and its owner, Clifford Hunte, mandates the […]

Vacant property torn down in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A longtime vacant property has been torn down in Middle River. Delegate Ryan Nawrocki on Wednesday announced that the deteriorated property at the corner of Pawnee Road and Wampler Road (21220) has been razed. “For years, we’ve been working to take down this long-vacant, dangerously deteriorated property at the corner of Pawnee Road and Wampler Road—and TODAY, it […]