The number of child care providers in Kent County stayed the same between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024, although the number fell prior to 2020 and fluctuated somewhat between 2021 and 2023. Kent County was one of three…
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Baltimore’s Backbone
Capital News Service met with more than 70 small business owners and staff across Baltimore to understand how they survive in the era of big box stores and online shopping. What we found was a bit unexpected: a deeper understanding of how small businesses contribute to the social fabric of Baltimore.
Months after costly civil lawsuit settlement, Baltimore City’s rivers still polluting
In one of his most viral videos to date, with over three million views on Instagram and close to a million views on TikTok, Baltimore crabber and social media influencer Luke McFadden addresses the camera while standing on his boat…
A look at Black-owned startups in Prince George’s County: PerVista aims to prevent active shooters
Vennard Wright is among a growing number of African Americans who in recent years have formed companies in Prince George’s County.
A look at Black-owned startups in Prince George’s County: Tetragram helps cannabis users keep track of products
Otha Smith III is a Prince George’s County native who launched Tetragram, a mobile app for cannabis users.
Prince George’s has more new businesses than any Maryland county. What’s behind the surge?
Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the DMV’s more affluent and business savvy counties. But that image is starting to change.
It’s police recruitment season, but filling vacancies is a struggle statewide
Maryland’s low unemployment is a problem that’s leading to labor shortages. One of the hardest hit industries is law enforcement.
How ‘Maryland’ are you? Take this quiz and find out
Crabs, Old Bay, over-the-top pride in the state flag. You may think you know stereotypical Maryland, but how “Maryland” are you really?
Fat is back: Why dairy farmers are curdling more cheese
For generations, members of the Shank and Creek families, the owners of Palmyra Farms in Hagerstown, approached dairy farming the same way. These days, they do a lot more.
Chestertown, Md., mayor wants tax rebate from county, Kent officials aren’t moved
The mayor of Chestertown, a quaint and historic city on the Eastern Shore, is going to battle with Kent County for what he considers to be the unfair treatment of his constituents.