The magnitude of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the closure of the Port of Baltimore is beginning to sink in for business owners in Baltimore.
More than 1,000 small businesses seek aid amid Baltimore Port closure
More than 1,000 small businesses have sought emergency federal loans to stay afloat following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closure of much of the Port of Baltimore, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
UMD Club Rugby experiences once in a lifetime trip to Spain
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Many college students study abroad to experience new cultures and places. Not every student is able to travel abroad, but the University of Maryland’s Club Rugby team gave its athletes a unique opportunity to travel to…
Lawmakers close session with eclipse and exuberance
The Maryland General Assembly completed its 446th session in a flurry of confetti and balloons with Gov. Wes Moore watching from the Senate balcony and the leaders of both chambers lauding the legislature’s accomplishments.
Reeling from bridge collapse, lawmakers scrambled to get other business done
Maryland state lawmakers managed to pass several key measures that look beyond the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and ahead to the future.
Maryland congressional delegation confident of bipartisan backing for Key Bridge funds
The Maryland congressional delegation predicted bipartisan support for federal funding to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
New bill could grant undocumented immigrants living in Maryland access to health insurance
The Access to Care Act paves the way for equitable healthcare for all Maryland residents.
University of Maryland hosts Special Olympics Maryland basketball championship
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Athletes from across the state gathered at the University of Maryland to participate in the basketball championship. They say the camaraderie they build is even more valuable than a chance at winning a championship.
Maryland and Morgan State football programs partner for Baltimore Day
BALTIMORE- Maryland and Morgan State football programs participate in practice sessions at Hughes Stadium in honor of “Baltimore Day.” Spearheaded by head coaches Mike Locksley and Damon Wilson, Baltimore day is a celebration of the game and promotion of the…
Maryland’s labor shortage may mean a lack of skilled workers for the Key Bridge rebuild
Despite Maryland’s low unemployment rates, employers are struggling to fill job vacancies and the workforce’s blue-collar sector is especially stressed. Job seekers lack the specialized skills demanded by the market, which could make it challenging to find qualified local workers for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to economists.