WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, marking the central bank’s first rate cut since December 2024 and signaling a shift toward easier monetary policy amid concerns over a softening labor market. In an 11-1 vote, the Federal Open Market Committee reduced the target range for the federal funds rate […]
DUNDALK, MD—The Greater North Point Association will be holding a family-oriented job fair this weekend. “Touch-A-Truck” is a free event and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 at Eastpoint Mall. There will be over 50 vehicles, boats, tractors, and more that kids can touch, sit in, and take a picture with. Rather than […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s workforce saw an increase of 11,700 jobs in July, with gains in the private sector and a significant boost in the public sector, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s private sector added 900 jobs for the month, while the public sector grew by 10,800 jobs. The public sector […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s workforce decreased by 8,500 total jobs in June 2025, led by a net loss of 2,900 jobs in the public sector, according to new estimates released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This 2,900 overall public sector decrease includes an estimated decrease of 3,500 federal government jobs, based on data reported to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 2,900 jobs in May 2025, driven by private sector growth despite significant losses in the federal workforce, according to new estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The state’s private sector saw an increase of 4,700 jobs in May. However, this gain was partially offset by a net decrease of […]
UPDATE: Due to extreme hear, the career fair has been moved indoors. It will now be held in Towson’s Historic Courthouse, located at 400 Washington Avenue. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government officials will hold a career fair later this month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Patriot […]