According to a study at the Institute of Education at Plymouth University, 98% of parents believe that camping helps their children appreciate nature. But while many families go camping and experience nature up close each year, there are a number of people that show blatant disregard for the environment. In late January, a deer in […]
Most homeowners are aware that changing their HVAC filters on a regular basis can help them avoid allergens, dust, and dirt from circulating within their home. But commercial HVAC systems need extra care, especially in institutional settings. While Howard County school officials maintain that they desperately need upgrades to their HVAC and rooftop air conditioning […]
According to data by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Maryland holds the title for longest ER wait times in the nation. While the national average wait time is 22 minutes, Maryland comes in with an average of 53 minutes per patient. The issue has become so common across the state that some Maryland […]
Data breaches are becoming more common and more expensive. In fact, the average cost of a corporate data breach increased by 15% in recent years to $3.5 million. While we often hear of cyberattacks occurring in the business sector, a breach that targets our education system is a bit more rare — and its costs […]
On January 5, advocates for clean energy gathered at the Maryland State House to call for an override of Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of a renewable energy bill. Back in May 2016, Maryland was poised to approve legislation that would raise the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) to 25% by the year 2020. However, […]
A high school in Baltimore County has introduced a one-of-a-kind program to its curriculum, becoming the only non-technical high school in Maryland to offer HVAC training to teenagers. Hailey Brennan, a junior at Delaney High School, is now a certified air-conditioning technician — as well as a skilled carpenter, electrician, and HVAC contractor-in-the-making. At 14 […]
Maryland legislators are considering a new law that would put an end to income-based discrimination in real estate. The Home Act would prohibit landlords from rejecting renters who pay with Section 8 housing vouchers. There are approximately 23 million landlords in the U.S., and currently, they are barred from turning away potential renters on the […]
Enjoying the great outdoors is a beloved American pastime. In fact, 40 million people went on a total of 515 million camping trips in 2010 alone. But when the weather turns cold, most of us like to appreciate the beauty of the season from the comfort of indoors. Our celebrations involve bringing the outdoors inside […]
What’s the best state in the country to start a new business? Unfortunately for local would-be entrepreneurs, the answer may be anywhere but Maryland. According to a new study from personal finance site GO Banking Rates, Maryland ranks 45th out of all 50 states on a composite of business-related factors, including startup activity, the number […]
The Atlantic hurricane season has a new contender. Tropical Storm Matthew, which formed in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea earlier this week, could head north to the Eastern seaboard as it continues to pick up steam. The storm was moving at 20 miles per hour with sustained winds of 60 MPH as of […]
