Governor Moore announces grants to boost ‘smart manufacturing’ in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $180,000 in grants to a dozen local manufacturers to help them adopt “smart manufacturing” technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The funding was provided through the Maryland MADE grant program, which supports small manufacturers in deploying technologies that lead to lasting improvements […]

Maryland has fourth-strongest interest in AI-assisted resumes in U.S.

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 County updates voluntary security camera registry

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council has approved updates to the county’s voluntary security camera registration program (PDF), which aims to help police more quickly locate potential video evidence of crimes. The revised program, approved by officials on Tuesday, makes it easier for residents and businesses to register their security cameras with the Baltimore County Police Department. The initiative was championed […]

MTA provides Mobility update, interim call center hours following cyberattack

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration has provided an update on the cybersecurity incident affecting Mobility reservations and real-time tracking. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking existing ones through the Mobility service. The MTA, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Information Technology, is investigating the nature and scope […]

MTA cybersecurity incident affecting Mobility scheduling systems, real-time tracking

UPDATE: The MTA has provided an update and reservation link as they continue to recover from the cyberattack. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration is experiencing a cybersecurity incident that is affecting its Mobility scheduling systems, the agency has announced. The incident, which involves unauthorized access to certain systems, is preventing riders from booking new trips or rebooking […]

Maryland among top 10 U.S. states where rideshare users are desperately seeking customer support

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study from a Florida-based law firm ranks Maryland as the third-highest state in the nation for ride-share users seeking customer support. The analysis, conducted by Blakeley Law Firm, found that frustrated riders in the state are turning to online searches for help with issues like billing errors, safety concerns, and lost items. The study, which analyzed Google […]

Ten local educators honored with Freedom Federal Credit Union’s 2025 Golden Apple Awards

BEL AIR, MD—Ten educators from Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City were honored with grants totaling $10,000 at the 14th annual Golden Apple Awards, hosted by Freedom Federal Credit Union. The awards ceremony, held on August 13 at Mountain Branch Grill & Pub in Joppa, recognized teachers for their innovative classroom projects. This year marked the first time the […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus applauds court ruling striking key part of state’s digital advertising tax

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday applauded a federal court ruling that struck down a key part of the state’s digital advertising tax, a law it had opposed since its inception. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a provision of the tax, which was enacted in 2020 after the General Assembly overrode a veto by then-Gov. Larry […]