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Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge?
By James Matheson Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the Washington area’s more affluent and business-savvy counties. But that image is starting to change as the county becomes an increasingly attractive location for new companies, including many that are developing innovative products and services. Business leaders say the county is […] The post Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge? appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Busy travel weekend for Maryland as Memorial Day holiday draws to a close
BALTIMORE -- Lots of people packed up and hit the road this weekend to enjoy the unofficial start to summer. On Monday, many are heading back home and back to work.Whether you went to the beaches of the eastern shore, visited the nation's capital or were in town visiting friends, the roadways and sky were busy. Just a few days later, they are busy again as people begin the trek home."Honestly, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting," Victor Arizmendi, who traveled from Chicago to Maryland this weekend, said. "I flew in on Wednesday, and security like was through...
On this Memorial Day, a civic prayer for the living and the dead
This article was first published by the Kansas Reflector. By the Sunday before Memorial Day my father would already have the flowers set out on the family graves. He would have called the flowers “decorations,” because being an original Ozarker he knew the holiday by its old name. The relatives whose remains were held safe […] The post On this Memorial Day, a civic prayer for the living and the dead appeared first on Washington State Standard.
DC to get new monument that pays tribute to WWI veterans
WASHINGTON (DC News Now)– Pershing Park will get another monument to honor Americans who served in World War I. “A Soldier’s Journey” is a roughly 60-foot long bronze sculpture that depicts the story of a soldier from when he leaves home, and fin ally returns from the war. “You don’t get this kind of public […]
Joint Base Andrews observes National Police Week
Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews participated in a series of events commemorating National Police Week during the week of May 13-17, 2024. Established by President John F. Kennedy on October 1, 1962, National Police Week revolves around Police Officer Memorial Day, May 15, which recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers throughout the nation. Defenders kicked off the week by honoring past and present members of law enforcement with an opening ceremony in front of the Jones Building at Joint Base Andrews. Later in the day, working dogs across the National Capital Region displayed their athletic capability and obedience in the Capitol K9 Trials. On Wednesday, Defenders marched in the early morning rain during a Ruck to Remember to honor those lost in the line of duty. The week culminated in a sequence of sporting events, including a bowling tournament, golfing tournament and sports day cookout.
Memorial helmets to honor D.C. firefighters who lost their lives in line of duty
WASHINGTON — As many people pause on this Memorial Day to honor our fallen war heroes at our nation's memorials, there is another group of service members whose ultimate sacrifice still does not have a permanent memorial. But that will change starting Tuesday ahead of DC’s Fire Fighter Memorial...
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