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A man works in 2013 on a new Marriott sign in front of the former Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)
Sep 16, 2021

For hotels, business travel still in the doldrums, report says

Business travel revenue for hotels in Maryland and the nation took a huge hit in 2020. The year 2021 may be even worse. The hotel industry is projected to end […]

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is slated to receive over $14.5 million to replace up to 14 passenger boarding bridges. (File photo)
Jun 28, 2021

Incoming Southwest CEO: No change on bag, flight change fees

If you fly out of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, chances are pretty good you’ll be on a Southwest Airlines flight. After all, Southwest is far and away the […]

No clear answer to question of vaccine mandates in the workplace
Apr 1, 2021

Another divide when it comes to vaccine attitudes

Much has been written, understandably so, about the fault lines in U.S. society between those willing and often eager to take the COVID-19 vaccine and those disinclined to do so. […]

WEBINAR: How Young Native Baltimorean Black Leaders Are Transforming the City
Jul 9, 2020

Young Black leaders explore structural racism, leadership, Baltimore’s challenges

The insights of four native Baltimoreans led to a provocative hour-long discussion on structural racism, Baltimore's challenges and the path to a better future.

LifeSprout closes $6.5M seed series financing
Apr 27, 2020

Regenerative medicine startup LifeSprout raises $28.5 million

LifeSprout, a regenerative medicine startup founded at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has raised $28.5 million in a Series A fundraising round, the company announced Monday.

Md. leases two ice rinks to serve as temporary morgues
Apr 6, 2020

Md. leases two ice rinks to serve as temporary morgues

Maryland has leased two ice rinks to serve as morgues as it prepares for COVID-19 deaths to escalate, state Health Secretary Robert “Bobby” Neall told the University System of Maryland […]

Help Wanted: Md. Court of Appeals Judge
Apr 3, 2020

Who’s hiring in Maryland during COVID-19 pandemic

While many businesses have been forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some industries that are in need of extra staff. While retail, hospitality and restaurant jobs […]

Share your photos with us
Apr 1, 2020

Share your photos with us

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, most offices are closed and we are all adjusting to working from home. The Daily Record invites you to share photos of your home office — […]

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Mar 31, 2020

Md. insurance regulator issues guidance for providers on COVID-19

The Maryland Insurance Administration has issued a bulletin on frequently asked questions health care providers may have regarding state insurance regulations for COVID-19 services. The bulletin details what insurance plans […]

UMB president Perman named next USM chancellor
Mar 19, 2020

USM universities go to online learning, no in-person graduations

The University System of Maryland, which includes most of the state’s public universities, will move all undergraduate learning online for the rest of the spring semester, Chancellor Jay Perman announced […]

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Mar 18, 2020

Md. dentists’ association recommends limiting non-essential visits

Maryland’s dentists are being advised to suspend all non-essential procedures for at least three weeks during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Maryland State Dental Association said its suggestion followed the guidance […]

Health Care Heroes application deadline extended
Mar 12, 2020

Health Care Heroes application deadline extended

The application deadline for The Daily Record’s Health Care Heroes event has been extended. For those individuals and organizations that were nominated you have until April 1 to complete the […]

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