Visit Baltimore, the official destination sales and marketing organization for Baltimore, has announced that President and CEO Al Hutchinson will not renew his contract when it expires on June 30, 2025, but will stay on in a consultant role to assist with the transition.
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Artificial intelligence to take center stage at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference and Black Engineer of the Year Awards
The 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference will convene at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 13-15, featuring an extensive track dedicated to artificial intelligence, as well as product displays, workshops, and a chance for attendees to learn and network with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
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PRESS ROOM: Executive Alliance names 50 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland
Executive Alliance, a Maryland-based organization, has named 50 companies and non-profit organizations to its Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation, recognizing those with at least 30% of executive leadership and board of director seats held by women.
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Marylanders join nationwide ‘50501’ protests, denouncing president’s implementation of policies aligned with Project 2025
Protestors gathered in Annapolis on Feb. 5 as part of the national “50501” movement to condemn the actions of the 47th president and his administration, who have implemented measures to dismantle critical components of the government and centralize authority.
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Gov. Wes Moore addresses budget, calls for unity in 2025 State of the State address
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State Address addressing the state’s budget deficit, the impact of the new federal administration, and his economic growth agenda, calling on Marylanders to be courageous and united in the face of crisis.
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Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other things
Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting $150 million from a special fund that invests in renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit, while also doubling pollution reduction funds to $180 million.
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New design for Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled, demolition set for spring 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller unveiled the design concept for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024, and announced plans for the construction and reopening of the bridge by fall 2028.
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Candidates’ forums scheduled for Prince George’s special elections
A special election on June 3 will decide who will fill a vacant District 5 seat on the Prince George’s County Council, with 12 candidates vying for the county executive position and 5 candidates for the open council seat in District 5.
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Should Maryland grant parole to more elderly and ill inmates? Lawmakers disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided on whether to reform the state’s medical and geriatric parole programs, which have rarely approved medical parole requests for older and seriously ill inmates.
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Moms and students push forward in fight for stronger gun laws in Maryland
Volunteers of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and Everytown for Gun Safety’s advocacy day in Annapolis, Md. highlighted the need for action to end gun violence in Maryland communities.
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A powerful display of Black leadership and collaboration in Annapolis
The Black Leadership Circle, a progressive and inclusive space, has positioned itself as a key player in advocating for sustainable change and direct channels of communication with policymakers, ensuring that Black leaders have a seat at the table when decisions are made.
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Governor Moore appoints Harry Coker Jr., former national cyber director, to secretary of commerce
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Harry Coker Jr. as the new secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce, succeeding Kevin Anderson, who is now serving as the governor’s senior adviser on economic development.