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Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, on Maryland’s Commitment to Fully Fund the Howard Street Tunnel Improvement Project

Posted on December 6, 2019
December 5, 2019 “The Greater Baltimore Committee commends Governor Hogan, state transportation officials and CSX for their leadership in identifying the funds needed to advance this project of tremendous significance to the Baltimore region. The GBC has advocated for this project for more than a decade, and we applaud...
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BCCC Part of New National Biotechnology Center Funded by $7.5 Million NSF Grant

Posted on December 5, 2019
Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) was awarded $200,000 to establish its biotechnology program in Baltimore City’s Edmondson-Westside and Western high schools, as a partner in a new national biotechnology center funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award is part of a $7.5 million grant from the NSF...
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2020 Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize applications are now open

Posted on December 5, 2019
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announces that the application for the 15th annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize is now available. The prestigious competition awards a $25,000 fellowship to assist in furthering the career of a visual artist or visual artist collaborators living and...
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The Daily Record: Butler leaves BGE with Exelon promotion; Khouzami named new CEO

Posted on December 5, 2019
By Daily Record Staff December 4, 2019 Exelon Corporation announced Dec. 4 it has appointed Calvin G. Butler Jr., CEO of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, as senior executive vice president of Exelon and CEO of Exelon Utilities, a role he has held on an interim basis since Oct....
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Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts Accepting Applications for the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

Posted on December 4, 2019
The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) continues to accept applications for the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Monday, January 20, 2020 at noon. The parade celebrates the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with community-based civic organizations, high...
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Congressman Anthony G. Brown and Congresswoman Ann Wagner introduce MORE TOD Act

Posted on December 3, 2019
Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) introduced the Maximizing Our Redevelopment and Efficiency for Transit Oriented Development (MORE TOD) Act on December 3, 2019. The bill, H.R. 5255, promotes community revitalization by recognizing existing transportation options and infrastructure as critical to Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives. TOD creates...
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Chesapeake Employers Insurance Declares Additional $20 Million Corporate Dividend

Posted on November 27, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company is pleased to declare $20 million in corporate dividends for 2020 and 2021 to qualifying policyholders based on their safety performance. This is in addition to the $20 million dividend the company declared in October 2017. In all, the...
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The Baltimore Sun: Behind the scenes as Morgan State’s Magnificent Marching Machine prepares for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

Posted on November 26, 2019
By Elizabeth Nonemaker The Baltimore Sun It’s a Tuesday evening in November. The sun set over an hour ago. Despite the wind’s bite and the dropping temperature, members of the Morgan State University marching band dash to the sidelines at Hughes Memorial Stadium to shed jackets and sweatshirts. Assistant...
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Don Fry Commentary: Thanks to these generous businesses

Posted on November 25, 2019
In less than a week, millions will travel near and far to celebrate one of the truly great American traditions, Thanksgiving. But there are many who do not have the financial or social resources to celebrate the holiday with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. In fact, experts tells us that...
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Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Sets Goal to Raise $7,500 for #GivingTuesday

Posted on November 22, 2019
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland has set a goal to raise $7,500 for its #GivingTuesday fundraiser. The goal amount is enough to cover the cost of membership for 300 girls. “ provide a place for every Girl Scout to explore her potential, where she can fail and try again,...
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