Ray Kempisty, a local Navy Veteran, has made it to the final round of 7-Eleven’s “Operation:Take Command” competition and could win his very own franchised store.
Maryland
Metro Roundup: New Cars, Leaking Water and Safety Concerns
This week Metro saw its share of highs and lows. Although the transit agency announced the debut date for its new cars, it also faced criticism about worker and passenger safety following a slew of incidents.
New Bill Would Create Height Restrictions on Wind Turbines Near Patuxent River Navy Base
As wind energy companies try to find their footing in Maryland, state senators proposed a bill that would limit turbines’ heights, as well as their companies’ interests, in southern Maryland.
Maryland House, Senate Pass Bills to Restrict Hydraulic Fracturing
Opponents Say Moratorium, Liability Bills Ignore Economic Interests
No Suprises for Maryland in 2014 US Census Bureau Data
There weren’t any surprises for Maryland when the United States Census Bureau released its population estimates for 2014.
Maryland Economic Issues Addressed in Smart Growth Report
Maryland boasts a “strong economic foundation” but it needs to address a “triple bottom line”–economic, social and environmental challenges–to enjoy long-term economic prosperity, according to a report released Thursday by The University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth.
Montgomery County Ranked Healthiest County in Maryland For Second Year
Montgomery County is Maryland’s healthiest county for the second year in a row, according to the 2015 County Health and Roadmaps Rankings report.
‘Uber Bill’ Provides Steeper Competition for Taxi Companies
With standing room only, the battle over the ridesharing “Uber bill” began in the state Senate Finance committee Tuesday.