BusinessSep 19, 11:49 AM
The White House extended a restriction requiring a $100,000 payment for certain new H-1B workers entering from abroad, a policy with potential consequences for Maryland's technology, research, life-sciences and engineering employers.
BusinessSep 19, 11:49 AM
Four new proposed FAR rule packages published September 18 would rewrite major portions of the federal procurement rulebook, a potentially important change for Maryland's dense network of government contractors and subcontractors.
Frederick CountySep 19, 11:49 AM
Freddie Mac's 30-year mortgage average rose to 6.95% this week, tightening monthly-payment math for Frederick County buyers in a Maryland market that still has limited inventory.
Garrett CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
State transportation leaders met with Garrett County officials to review Maryland's proposed $21.9 billion transportation program and local project priorities.
Garrett CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
Garrett County sheriff's deputies arrested a 39-year-old Oakland man after an investigation into an assault reported on Mews Crescent Court.
Washington CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
The Washington County commissioners named David A. Mason, P.E., as director of the county's Division of Environmental Management.
Harford CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
A 15-year-old student was arrested after school safety staff found a loaded handgun in his belongings, according to Maryland public-safety reporting.
Baltimore CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
Baltimore County police say a suspect was taken into custody in Pennsylvania after a 62-year-old man was fatally shot in Dundalk.
Baltimore CitySep 19, 11:11 AM
Baltimore police said seven people were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after gunfire near East Fayette Street in the Douglass Homes area.
Wicomico CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
The company is seeking federal approval to retire legacy copper phone service in parts of Maryland's Eastern Shore, raising reliability questions for some rural customers.
Worcester CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
The town says the investment will help expand housing, food, veteran and homelessness-prevention services for Ocean City and the Lower Eastern Shore.
Worcester CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
State transportation officials met with Lower Eastern Shore leaders to review the draft $21.9 billion capital program and local project priorities.