Maryland’s low unemployment is a problem that’s leading to labor shortages. One of the hardest hit industries is law enforcement.
House passes bill to exclude non-citizen representation, add citizenship question to census
The Republican-led House Wednesday passed a bill to add a citizenship question to the decennial census and exclude non-citizens from the population count used to determine federal representation.
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.
Small Businesses in Baltimore: ‘Our Own Little, Bitty Town’
BALTIMORE - Despite existing in a major city, Baltimore’s small business community is tight-knit, interwoven and passionate about where they live. Bobby LaPin, owner of Boat Baltimore which sails out of Port Covington Marina, said while city regulations make it…
Influx of millions boosts hope for Mondawmin small businesses owners
In June 2023, a group of Maryland’s U.S. senators and congressmen announced a $20 million grant to support the improvement of Mondawmin Station, one of Baltimore’s busiest transit hubs. The renovation of Mondawmin’s Frederick Douglass High School, which is planned…
Printing and battle-rapping: How two Baltimore businesses connect and prosper
BALTIMORE – A Pit Fights rap battle usually starts with the opposing musicians facing each other as founder Shaka Pitts introduces the “fighters” to loud cheers from a surrounding crowd. In the background, colorful banners and designs are displayed with…
Belair-Edison merchants aim to forge bonds, invigorate neighborhood
BALTIMORE — When a client enters JNB Beauty on Belair Road, owner Tunde Tenabe greets them instantly. Warmly. Motherly. Hurrying to help a customer, she lays out her inventory and even checks the weather to ensure appropriate clothing recommendations. She…
Nurturing health, mind and community in Belair-Edison
BALTIMORE – Triana and Shelton Flemming beamed with pride when they spoke about their son, Amaree. In recent years, however, they felt challenged as parents. The Baltimore couple wanted to round out Amaree’s upbringing, increase his confidence and help him…