Read more about the article MML to Host Academy Elective Citizen Engagement Webinar Oct. 15
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MML to Host Academy Elective Citizen Engagement Webinar Oct. 15

The Maryland Municipal League (MML) is hosting a Citizen Engagement Webinar on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This session expands on MML's popular Learning Lab from this Summer's Virtual Conference, after numerous requests for a another session were received. From MML: Based upon this popular demand and a willingness on the part of the instructors to build a more expansive training, the Maryland Municipal League is pleased to announce a…

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October 1, 2020
Read more about the article NACo Goes Virtual With Federal Policy Summit
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NACo Goes Virtual With Federal Policy Summit

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a virtual Federal Policy Summit Oct 21-22, 2020. The summit features a robust schedule with topics focusing on current challenges faced by counties across the nation including broadband access, COVID-19 relief, and disaster management with FEMA rules. From NACo's website: NACo’s Virtual Federal Policy Summit will connect county officials, members of Congress, federal agency partners, and other key decision makers and thought leaders. Please join us for…

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October 1, 2020
Read more about the article University of Maryland Launches Small Business Policy “Hack-A-Thon”
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University of Maryland Launches Small Business Policy “Hack-A-Thon”

The University of Maryland and the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are launching a "Small Business Policy Hack-A-Thon." The Hack-A-Thon will bring students and small business representatives together with the goal of creating policy proposals to tackle the economic challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.  The event, which began yesterday with a virtual kickoff meeting, will take place over the next several weeks with teams working in specific policy focus areas: small minority- and women-owned…

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September 18, 2020
Read more about the article Superintendent Asks for Empathy As Virtual Learning Begins in Howard County
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Superintendent Asks for Empathy As Virtual Learning Begins in Howard County

Today marks the end of the first week of virtual learning for thousands of students in Howard County. Superintendent Michael Martirano asks the community to have empathy for each other as they continue to navigate the relatively new way of learning. From WBAL News Radio: "The superintendent of Howard County Schools is asking that everyone in the community have empathy for the teachers, students and families as virtual learning begins again. Martirano says if a…

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September 11, 2020
Read more about the article St. Mary’s Sponsors 6th Annual Crab Pot Pitch
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St. Mary’s Sponsors 6th Annual Crab Pot Pitch

The Crab Pot Pitch goes virtual this year! Sponsored by the St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development, the Crab Pot Pitch is an annual competition for entrepreneurs promoting innovative technologies. This year’s Crab Pot Pitch Competition will be held virtually Thursday, October 29, 2020. Entrance is open to anyone with a cutting edge, disruptive and innovative technology that has potential for regional business growth in Southern Maryland.Five finalists will be selected to pitch in…

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September 9, 2020
Read more about the article State Moves to Phase 3 Reopening, County Decisions Mixed
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State Moves to Phase 3 Reopening, County Decisions Mixed

County decisions on reopening phases remain mixed as the State moves toward Phase Three of the Roadmap to Recovery plan. While many feel their numbers are good enough to move forward with the State's plan, others say there are still too many cases of coronavirus in their counties to safely enter the next phase. Governor Hogan announced on Tuesday (9/1) that with improved COVID-19 health metrics across the state, Maryland was ready to begin Phase…

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September 3, 2020
Read more about the article Talbot County Unveils Frederick Douglass Park
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Talbot County Unveils Frederick Douglass Park

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass was honored Tuesday as a new outdoor exhibit was unveiled in Talbot County. The Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe features three outdoor educational exhibits, not far from where the Eastern Shore native was born. From WMDT's website: “This beautiful place inspired this incredible human being to rise up from his circumstances, to go farther than he ever thought he could go,” says Cassandra Vanhooser, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism…

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September 2, 2020
Read more about the article Howard’s Roving Radish Program Opens First Storefront
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Howard’s Roving Radish Program Opens First Storefront

Howard County's successful Roving Radish recently opened its first storefront in Columbia. The award-winning program provides affordable, locally sourced meal kits to residents while supporting local farms. From Howard County's website: Roving Radish, an award-winning Howard County program that provides healthy meal kits sourced from local farms, has opened its first storefront in Long Reach Village Center. The 4,142 square foot space will have a storefront offering fresh meat, dairy, eggs, and milk from local…

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September 2, 2020
Read more about the article AT&T to Host Universal Broadband Policy Event
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AT&T to Host Universal Broadband Policy Event

AT&T, a MACo Platinum Corporate Partner, is hosting a virtual policy event on Tuesday, September 1, on the importance of universal broadband for an inclusive digital economy. Event Details: “Universal Broadband: Essential for an Inclusive Digital Economy” Virtual Policy Event Date/Time: September 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm EDT Event Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified connectivity issues in unserved areas. Currently, 18 million Americans cannot get broadband service at home, however, there continues to be…

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August 31, 2020
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