The number of child care providers in Dorchester County stayed the same between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024, making it one of three counties in the state that did not see a decrease. The county lost several providers…
Child care in Garrett County
The number of child care providers in Garrett County fell 17.86% between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024. That’s the ninth largest decrease in the state. Meanwhile, the number of child care slots in Garrett County decreased from 513…
Child care in Howard County
The number of child care providers in Howard County fell by 10.88% between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024. That’s the sixth smallest decrease in the state. Meanwhile, the number of child care slots in Howard County decreased from…
Child care in Talbot County
The number of child care providers in Talbot County fell 16.39% between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024. That’s the 10th smallest decrease in the state. Meanwhile, the number of child care slots in Talbot County decreased from 1,403…
Child care in Carroll County
The number of child care providers in Carroll County fell 9.55 % between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024. That’s the third smallest decrease in the state. Meanwhile, the number of child care slots in Carroll County decreased from…
Child care in Harford County
The number of child care providers in Harford County fell 16.71% between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024. That’s the 11th largest decrease in the state. Meanwhile, the number of child care slots in Harford County decreased from 8,812…
Child care: Missing in Maryland?
“Child care: Missing in Maryland?” is the Local News Network’s comprehensive look at the child care shortages that have developed in most parts of the state since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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.
How NBA Academy Africa fuels the future of basketball
SALY, Senegal — Gaetan Teumgue Wafo, a 16-year-old, 6-foot-11 power forward/center from Cameroon, first picked up a basketball in 2021. Now at NBA Academy Africa, Wafo has made significant strides in his physical development with help from the academy’s focus…