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To honor our service members and veterans throughout the month of November, ZIPS Cleaners is supporting the National Football League’s “Salute to Service,” a program that honors, empowers and connects with U.S. service members, veterans and their families

If you’re considering a career in social work, now is the time to act. Maryland, and the nation at large, is facing a mental health crisis that demands a robust, compassionate, and highly trained workforce. Clinical social workers are at the forefront of this response, providing therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy in communities that need it most.

Bowie State University is advancing its reputation as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, launching bold initiatives that empower students to explore, imagine and build. On Nov. 7, the university will host the Fifth Annual HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Conference, themed “Charting New Frontiers: Deep Tech, AI and Innovation.” The conference is virtual, making it open to students, faculty and professionals across the country.

Mistakes can be powerful catalysts for growth, but only if you’ve built a culture of trust, psychological safety, and clear boundaries. At the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, we see every day how intentional leadership development, clear expectations, and courageous conversations equip leaders to turn setbacks into breakthroughs. Great leaders build teams where mistakes don’t sink the ship, but help it rise. They fail fast, fail forward—together.

Jenny’s focus on fitness and wellness has what may seem like a surprising connection—one that involves her HVAC system. Because in addition to making sure the food she eats is healthy and nutritious, she also pays attention to the quality of the air in her home.

Since 1928, Marylanders have turned to High’s for hand-dipped ice cream and friendly, hometown service. Today, High’s is proud to offer even more reasons to stop in—delicious new food choices, expanded beverage options, and a shopping experience that feels uniquely local.

As retirement approaches, how do you know that you’re truly ready? What are the key indicators that you are financially prepared? How about whether you are emotionally ready to leave your career? How do you figure out what the best date to retire is?

For more than 50 years, the Turner School of Construction Management has been a cornerstone of Turner’s national economic inclusion strategy. With over 40,000 graduates, the program reflects Turner’s dedication to building trust, fostering relationships, and creating sustainable opportunities for growing firms across the industry.

This year, Bowie State University is celebrating 160 years of advancing knowledge, research and innovation. As the university sets its sights on earning a Carnegie Research 2 (R2) classification, the new Division of Research & Innovation is leading the charge to expand opportunities for faculty and students to participate in research that addresses real-world challenges.

One of the best things about independent schools is that they offer choices; however, sometimes that can be overwhelming.

At First Maryland Disability Trust (FMDT), we’ve helped thousands of Maryland families plan for what’s next. If you’re just starting to map out your child’s future, or feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. This article will explain the basics of Special Needs Trusts in plain language, so you can make the best choices for your loved one.

Maryland law (HB 1378, 2016) requires most employers to offer their employees a payroll-deducted retirement savings plan at work.

As federal policies reshape Maryland’s economic, political, and cultural landscape, Impact Maryland 2025 brings together the state’s brightest minds to confront challenges and seize opportunities. Join us on October 14, 2025, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore for a transformative day of bold ideas, actionable solutions, and inspiring connections.

Just shy of the glow from the Domino Sugar sign lies the sprawling waterfront campus of the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to understanding the fascinating stories behind work and new ideas in Baltimore. Founded in 1977 as a project of the Mayor’s office to preserve the city’s industrial history, the BMI tells recognizable Baltimore stories about Esskay, McCormick, Bethlehem Steel, Parks Sausage, Domino Sugar, and Crown Fuel, to name a few.