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IonQ, based in College Park, is racing to build a quantum computer processor that could surpass the most advanced computers on Earth. (Photo courtesy Maryland Governor Flickr account)
Feb 11, 2026

This Maryland lab’s quantum computer could cure cancer — and steal passwords

Maryland is betting over $1 billion on quantum computing to accelerate cancer cures, boost its economy and stay ahead in a global tech race.

Alice Kennedy and JohnDre Jennings led the bus tour highlighting community-driven development in West Baltimore. (Baltimore Development Corporation)
Jun 18, 2025

Baltimore Development Corporation reports 90% progress on economic strategy

The Baltimore Development Corporation hosted its "Baltimore Together: In Action" Networking Breakfast on May 7, 2025.

Gov. Wes Moore joined Maryland Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Samantha Biddle; Del. Marc Korman; Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich; Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-Gonzalez; Metro General Manager Randy Clarke; and University of Maryland Baltimore President Dr. Bruce Jarrell at the North Bethesda Metro station on May 27, 2025. (Provided by Office of the Governor)
May 29, 2025

Moore, Metro select firm for North Bethesda redevelopment

Global real estate firm Hines was selected as the developer of a project to support economic and housing development in Montgomery County.

Quantum physicist Ronald Walsworth is one of the key scientists racing to turn Gov. Wes Moore's vision of making Maryland the world's quantum capital into a reality. Here, he works on a quantum sensing apparatus in a lab at the Quantum Technology Center, which is housed at the University of Maryland's E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory. (Photo courtesy of Ronald Walsworth, University of Maryland)
May 28, 2025

Maryland’s push to become the world’s quantum capital depends partly on this UMD physicist

Maryland invests $27.5M to become a global quantum leader, with UMD and Ronald Walsworth leading cutting-edge research and startup innovation.

Gov. Wes Moore on April 28, 2025, announces an agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop quantum computing testing. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
May 2, 2025

MD officials pushing to attract Moore’s ‘lighthouse’ industries

State officials are pushing to showcase Maryland as an attractive home for businesses in what Gov. Wes Moore has dubbed “lighthouse” industries.

"It will not surprise any of you that I believe we did not go far enough,” the governor said of changes to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future during a bill-signing ceremony Tuesday. (AP File Photo/Brian Witte)
Apr 30, 2025

Wes Moore wants to offer stability amid Trump ‘chaos’

Gov. Wes Moore said that his role as Maryland’s chief executive has changed with what he refers to as the chaos coming from Washington.

Gov. Wes Moore on April 28, 2025, announces an agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop quantum computing testing. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
Apr 28, 2025

MD partners with Defense Department to advance quantum computing

Maryland teams with DARPA to test quantum computing systems, aiming to lead national security innovation and grow a $1B quantum industry by 2030.

Networking concept: Cloud Whis Padlock on digital background
Jan 30, 2018

Standards committee seeks computing, cryptography experts

The Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. is making a group to study the risk posed to the financial services industry by high-powered computers now in development.