Governor Wes Moore National Apprenticeship Awards 202311

Governor Moore launches new workforce development programs for Maryland’s public sector, hospitality industry during National Apprenticeship Week

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched new workforce development programs in the public sector and hospitality industry during the Maryland Department of Labor’s third annual Maryland Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. The event, which coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, recognized 32 winners across six categories: Registered Apprentice; Youth Apprentice; Mentor, Business; Local Workforce Board; and Apprenticeship Champion, in addition to naming […]

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16-year-old injured in Edgewood shooting

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EDGEWOOD, MD—Authorities are on the scene of a Friday afternoon shooting in Harford County. The shooting was reported at just before 3:15 p.m. in the 1500-block of Harford Square Drive in Edgewood. The victim, a 16-year-old male, has been transported for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Harford County Sheriff’s […]

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Rocket Lab cuts ribbon on new Space Structures Complex in Middle River

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Rocket Lab on Friday cut the ribbon on its new Space Structures Complex in Middle River. The event included many local and state representatives, including Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Delegate Kathy Szeliga, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., Senator J.B. Jennings, and Councilman David Marks. This expansion of the space systems business with […]

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Maryland unemployment rate rises in October, still lowest in nation

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland’s total jobs decreased by 11,100 and the unemployment rate increased to 1.7% in October. Maryland’s unemployment rate continues to be the lowest in the nation. Sectors that created jobs include: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (1,500) […]

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Two Maryland cities ranked among 2024’s Best Places to Retire, U.S. News report

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BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. News & World Report has issued its latest report on 2024’s Best Places to Retire in the U.S., and two Maryland cities have made the list. To identify the best places to retire, U.S. News analyzed data for the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. to assess how well they meet Americans’ retirement needs and expectations. Top […]

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MDTA issues Thanksgiving travel safety tips, recommended driving times in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued Thanksgiving travel safety tips and recommended 2023 driving times. Officials say this will be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Motorists should plan ahead to allow ample travel time. The Maryland Transportation Authority is providing the following suggested travel times for its major routes during the holiday period. RECOMMENDED TIMES […]

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