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Governor Moore announces opening of applications for Maryland Business Ready Sites Program

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a $3.5 million site development program to encourage investment and job creation throughout the state. The Maryland Business Ready Sites Program offers matching grants for site characterization and improvements to make sites “shovel ready” for businesses. The program is a component of Gov. Wes Moore’s economic competitiveness executive order issued in December. “Since Day One, we’ve […]

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Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor in Maryland to close in 2025

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BOWIE, MD—Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that it will permanently close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland at the end of the 2025 season. The decision comes after the company determined that the parks do not align with its long-term growth strategy. The 500-acre property will be marketed for redevelopment as part of Six Flags’ ongoing […]

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Baltimore County pharmacy owner admits to tax fraud

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County pharmacy owner pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns after underreporting his income by more than $3.5 million, officials say. This resulted in more than $1 million in unpaid taxes. Moshe Gabay, 54, of Baltimore, admitted to underreporting his income from his pharmacy, SINU-RX Pharmacy Inc., located in Pikesville. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for Maryland, […]

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Maryland Lottery earns top responsible gambling certification

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery has received the highest level of certification in a responsible gambling program, the organization announced this week. The NASPL-NCPG Responsible Gambling Verification Program, a joint effort by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries and the National Council on Problem Gambling, recognizes lotteries that implement effective responsible gaming procedures in all aspects of their […]

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Maryland craft beverage industry eeceives $2 million boost

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s craft beverage industry is getting a boost from the state with the announcement of over $2 million in funding awards. Fifty-two applicants across the state will receive funding for expansions, promotions, and agricultural projects, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. “Maryland’s breweries, wineries and distilleries play a vital role in our state’s economic […]

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Study: Maryland among states with highest mortgage burden in 2025

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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 […]

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Governor Moore announces new partnership with DARPA to unlock $100M in federal investment in Maryland’s quantum industry

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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 […]

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Rescheduled Project Kuiper Atlas V rocket launch may be visible in Maryland on Monday [VIDEO]

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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 […]

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