Local biscuit company given a chance to take a bigger bite of the market

ama Biscuit began as a small operation four years ago but now this all female, minority-owned business is going regional after being selected as one of 100 companies out of 500 that applied to be distributed in 50 Walmart stores in nine states.

Local doughnut shop offers range of unique flavors

They say you’ve got to get up early to make a great doughnut and that’s certainly the case for one Baltimore businesswoman. Courtney Fix caters to all ages and tastes, no matter how unique.

Local college is first in the state to offer class on the business of cannabis

It’s a first-of-its-kind course in Maryland: a class on the business of cannabis.

The Washington Bullpen, Episode 6

WASHINGTON – On this week’s episode of the “Washington Bullpen” podcast, host Jarod Golub talks about the outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis that’s been the focus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York Times report on Jared…

Maryland unveils newest Chesapeake Bay license plate design

Maryland drivers can update their expression of Chesapeake pride and help with efforts to “Save the Bay” with a new license plate design that state transportation and environmental officials unveiled Thursday at Sandy Point State Park.

Growing sport of pickleball provides lifeline in cancer battle

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The owner and founder of Eastport Pickleball, Sara Aiken, manufactures pickleball paddles out of her living room. She teaches the game to newcomers of all ages, which has turned into a tight-knit group.

Anti-hunger programs in Maryland growing to meet demand

In Maryland, about 10 percent of households are food insecure, meaning they struggle to afford adequate nutritious food, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture.

The Washington Bullpen, Episode 5

WASHINGTON – On this week’s “Washington Bullpen” podcast, host Jarod Golub has all the United Nations updates from the week, including U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s decision to retire at the end of the year and the new climate report. He…

Local agencies join in Hurricane Michael relief effort

ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Montgomery County Urban Search and Rescue team is among the local groups offering aid to help with the recovery from the ravages of Hurricane Michael.

Statue of pioneer African-American woman reporter points to ‘future of equality’

WASHINGTON – Last month, the Newseum unveiled a statue of Alice Allison Dunnigan, the first African-American woman to receive press credentials to cover the White House. A few days later, Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi published an article entitled “The…