Maryland’s housing market has been on a steadfast climb, with the median home price currently standing at a hefty $453,000. While there’s no immediate indication that these prices will take a dip anytime soon, the silver lining for prospective homeowners lies in the...
At the end of November, Small Business Saturday helped to mark the start of the holiday season during which millions of consumers are planning to buy from small local stores and businesses. Many of these purchases will be for gifts and Maryland’s 668,000 small...
Fenwick Island's sidewalk construction project is finally underway! What's often overlooked is that this project has been in the works for two decades; but now, by the time construction is complete, the town will be safe for pedestrians and will provide better access...
The Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan says that Fredrick County is fortunate as it’s home to many gardens and treasured landscapes. To support these treasured gardens and landscapes, the Maryland senate passed House Bill 322 last April, according to The...
The world is slowly opening up post-pandemic, and so many people are excited to travel again. In fact, according to a recent survey, 69% of respondents plan to travel this year, while another 24% already had a vacation booked. However, most people still don't feel...
Upgrading sewage treatment facilities is a sure way of reducing backups and overflows in residential homes. It’s also key to reducing the amount of polluted discharge that flows into rivers. For instance, Baltimore’s water treatment facility upgrade is expected to reduce overflows by 80%. The proposed project will boost wastewater treatment capacity to ensure the plant can handle the excess overflow.
Medcura Inc., a UMD-founded company, recently launched Rapid-Seal: a new antibacterial gel able to stop bleeding in seconds. Rapid-Seal relies on a proprietary blend of chitosan—a non-toxic, naturally-occurring marine polysaccharide fiber found in crustacean shells and specific plants—to seal small scrapes and cuts while keeping bad bacteria at bay. It’s currently for sale through Amazon and drugstores nationwide.
Across the nation, workplace safety is becoming more and more of a pressing concern. The average annual work injury rate in the US is 7 million per year, according to the National Safety Council.
Maryland lawmakers are looking to make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists with a new legislation; however, progress has been slow. Currently, the road infrastructure is outdated and has remained relatively unchanged since its construction in the 1960s.
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