Tenants plead for rent caps as landlords ask for higher rents in Montgomery County

Thousands of families in Maryland are fighting to keep a roof over their heads. But landlords are gearing up to hike their rent. Montgomery County Council wants to cap rent hikes at three percent while property developers want an increase of at least eight percent.

Four-day work week bill aims to give workers and businesses more flexibility

The rise of remote work has opened the door to non-traditional work situations. Could a four-day work week be next?

Non-Profit group helps youth chase dreams

Baltimore – Carrollton Ridge is one of the poorest areas in Baltimore with a median income of less than 30-thousand dollars. The U Empower Project of Maryland helps kids learn how to be independent, and develop businesses that would help…

Montgomery county business managers conflicted as the mask mandate lift is extended

Rockville, MD – Montgomery county extended the lift of its indoor mask mandate but the decision might be temporary. The uncertainty has caused some confusion and concern, especially among people who have businesses to run. The mandate might be reinstated…

Hogan eases COVID-19 capacity restrictions

Citing improved health metrics, Gov. Larry Hogan, R, announced the loosening of capacity restrictions on many Maryland businesses.

COVID pandemic leaves fishing industry casting for customers

KENT ISLAND, Maryland – The coronavirus pandemic has created a windfall for Maryland farmers as families, stuck at home, load up on local produce and cook their own meals. But for the state’s seafood purveyors, these are tough times. The…

A decade after Great Recession, home values in some communities remain underwater

The Great Recession that fueled a mortgage and housing crisis more than a decade ago has faded from memory for most Americans. But not for millions of homeowners – mainly in rural and minority communities – who continue to struggle with depressed home values and underwater mortgages.

Knox Road in College Park, Maryland has some of the most popular eateries on the University of Maryland campus. But Tuesday night’s College Park Council meeting opened the door for a private developer to build apartments in their place. CNS-TV’s Will Pitts reports.

Gene therapy company announces acquisition, expansion

Paragon Bioservices announced an acquisition and partnership with two global drug developers only a few days after opening a new location close to BWI airport that will manufacture drugs that target rare diseases and genetic disorders.

Maryland Senators meet with local business owners

After 34 days of the government shutdown, local business owners are feeling more heat. Dawson’s Market is offering discounts to its federal worker patrons until Monday, Jan. 28th. Other business owners, however, are concerned for what will happen beyond that time.