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Podcast study: What Maryland really listens to might surprise you

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—From Baltimore’s urban neighborhoods to the suburbs surrounding DC, Maryland residents are tuning into podcasts with preferences that reflect the state’s unique blend of government, technology, and healthcare professionals. New data shows Maryland’s podcast rankings, revealing distinctive patterns that set it apart from neighboring states. The team at AI note-taking tool Notta.ai used Google Keyword Planner to analyze the […]

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Skimmers found at Weis Markets stores in 3 states

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Customers who shopped at certain Weis Markets stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia earlier this year may have had their payment card information compromised. The supermarket chain announced last week that skimmers were found at three of its stores in January and March. Skimmers are devices that can be placed on checkout lanes to capture the account numbers and […]

Maryland pet owners warned of deceptive animal shelter scam

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Pet owners in Maryland are being warned about a cruel scam that preys on their love for their furry friends. Scammers are posing as animal shelter employees and using social media to deceive people searching for their lost pets. The scheme involves using caller ID spoofing technology to make it appear as though calls are coming from legitimate shelters […]

Maryland MVA expands mobile driver’s license capabilities with self check-in kiosks

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced the expansion of its Maryland Mobile ID program, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and manage appointments at MVA branch offices. This integration with the self check-in kiosks aims to enhance customer experience, efficiency, and security. “This integration with our self check-in kiosks reflects our commitment to […]

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump administration over electric vehicle charging funds

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined a multi-state lawsuit this week challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold $49 million in previously approved federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The lawsuit (PDF), filed against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to prevent the administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for the National […]

REAL ID Act now enforced nationwide, what you need to know in Maryland

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]

Maryland ranked among top ten states for cyberattack risk, study

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study says Maryland is among the top ten states for cyberattack risk. Cyberattacks continue to rise across the United States, creating serious threats to both public and private organizations. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported a record number of complaints in recent years, with millions of incidents reported over the past five years and a […]

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

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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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