The Howard County Board of Education has adopted its Operating and Capital Budget Requests for the 2021-2022 school year (fiscal 2022), and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal 2023-2027. The board also approved its Long-Range Master Plan for fiscal 2022-2031. The budget requests have been submitted to Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.Learn more
BWI named ‘Best North American Airport’
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport was named as the top North American airport in its size category in the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The annual awards are presented by Airports Council International World (ACI World).
Officials from the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) announced that all system materials are now fine free. Additionally, the library also waived $361,425 in old fines for customers. More than 28,000 people received the surprise savings. Find out more
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland honored for safety
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is proud to announce that it is has become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED with Forbes Travel Guide. The comprehensive facility verification helps ensure that guests and travel planners can book with confidence at properties that have appropriate health and safety procedures in place. See the details
CA approves FY ’22 budget
Columbia Association’s (CA) Board of Directors approved the organization’s fiscal 2022 budget. fiscal 2022 officially begins May 1, 2021 and ends April 30, 2022; estimated revenue for fiscal 2022 is $63.6 million, almost $20 million below the original estimate for the last fiscal year. Among the significant items that fall under the budget are: No increase in annual charge rates. Read about it
Annapolis Restaurant Week begins March 20
The Downtown Annapolis Partnership (DAP) and Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has set Annapolis Restaurant Week to run from Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 28.Learn more
REALTORS present housing report
Marylanders think housing costs are too high, housing options are limited and people of color face significant challenges when searching for quality, affordable housing, according to a poll conducted by American Strategies for Maryland REALTORS. Details
HCPSS, UMD partner for music
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has partnered with the University of Maryland (UMD) School of Music to enhance student participation, achievement and retention in countywide music programs with the support of UMD School of Music students and faculty. More info
Ambu wins ‘New Product Innovation Award’
Columbia-based Ambu A/S, one of the fastest growing medical device companies and pioneer of sterile, single-use endoscopes, is receiving a Global New Product Innovation Award in the advanced visualization market from Frost & Sullivan, a global consulting firm. Read about it
Shore Bancshares, Severn Bancorp to merge
Shore Bancshares, of Easton, Md., the holding company of Shore United Bank; and Severn Bancorp, of Annapolis, the holding company of Severn Savings Bank, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Severn will merge with and into Shore in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $146 million (including common stock and stock options).Learn more
Grace Expands Pharma portfolio
Columbia-based W. R. Grace & Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Fine Chemistry Services business (FCS) of Albemarle Corp. for approximately $570 million, including $300 million paid in cash at closing and $270 million funded through the issuance to Albemarle of non-participating preferred equity of a newly-created Grace subsidiary. Read more
