SPARROWS POINT, MD—A new steel fabrication factory is set to open at the former site of Bethlehem Steel, bringing 150 manufacturing jobs back to the area. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday that JD Fields HDM Spiralweld Mill, a steel piling company, will open a new 200,000-square-foot facility at Tradepoint Atlantic. The company’s $50 million investment, supported by more than […]
COLLEGE PARK, MD—Microsoft is set to open a new quantum research center at the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, a move that state officials say will help establish Maryland as a global leader in quantum technology. Gov. Wes Moore announced the partnership Wednesday between the state, the University of Maryland and Microsoft. The new center will be a hub for […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore and the philanthropic organization Arnold Ventures announced Tuesday a combined $20 million in grants to support programs for Maryland’s young people. The grants, part of the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will benefit more than 3,000 youth and students through college initiatives and mentorship programs. This announcement represents the final round of grants in the partnership, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday the launch of Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teachers, an initiative designed to expand the educator workforce and create a more affordable path into the profession. The new program, developed in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland State Education Association, and the Maryland Department of Labor, will allow […]
TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has launched a new initiative to support first-generation students in Baltimore, funded by more than $250,000 in grants from the state and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The new Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher aims to provide free academic, career, and college preparation support to 100 students from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. […]
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 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore has named Lester Davis as his new chief of staff, the governor’s office announced this week. Davis, a public service veteran and executive at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, will take over for Fagan Harris, who is leaving at the end of the year. “With his dedication to public service and improving the lives of Marylanders, Lester Davis […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]