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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.

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CDAO Government 2026 is set for Washington, D.C., bringing senior public sector data, AI and digital leaders together for two days of sessions on operationalizing AI, modernizing infrastructure and improving citizen services.

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CLLCTIVLY unveiled the inaugural recipients of its Kindred Abundance Fund, a $1.28 million effort aimed at strengthening community-rooted organizations across Greater Baltimore.

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CLLCTIVGive mobilized $1,363,382 on Aug. 7 for 136 Black-led organizations across Greater Baltimore, marking its fourth straight year topping $1 million in a single day. The campaign drew 4,160 donors and points to growing support for year-round…

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John Shea, a senior mortgage advisor with Bay Capital Mortgage in Odenton, says he has helped more than 1,000 Maryland families buy or refinance homes since 2006 and originated more than $400 million in loans.

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The Center for Education Reform released its 2026 National Charter School Law Rankings and Scorecard, showing which states are expanding charter school opportunity and which still block growth.

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A Maryland landowner has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether property owners must first pursue legislative changes before bringing a federal regulatory takings claim.

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DM Family Law has awarded its first $1,000 Legacy of Education Scholarship to Salome Tolvaisas for the Spring 2026 semester.

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Twelve young pianists from the European Academy of Music and Art in Silver Spring performed at the Sydney Opera House on June 23 and at The Piano in Christchurch on June 26. The concerts highlighted the students’ international reach, their…

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Mobile Billboard Global says it has added 25 digital LED mobile billboard trucks to its national fleet as campaigns gear up for primaries, early voting and the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

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AlphaBravo says its hardened container registry Ghost is now available to all military services and defense agencies through several existing government contract vehicles.

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Sonya Dunn is running for Comptroller of Maryland, pitching herself as an independent fiscal watchdog focused on transparency, tighter oversight and tax-dollar accountability.

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BCR Cyber will launch a no-cost, 5-week COMET training cohort on Aug. 31 for Maryland state and local government employees.

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Austin interior designer Rachel Jackson is bringing neuroinclusive design to three major 2026 events: HD Expo in Las Vegas, NeuroPlaces in London, and the International Conference on ADHD in Baltimore.

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States are moving to require human review of AI-driven coverage and clinical decisions, and Taction Software has released a free governance guide aimed at helping healthcare organizations adapt.

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Ernestine Ebob Takang Nyenti, a Maryland-certified science educator, is being recognized for more than 25 years of teaching across Cameroon and the United States.

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Western Maryland Scenic Railroad renewed its Certified Autism Center status through IBCCES on July 15, 2026, after at least 80% of staff completed updated autism and sensory training.

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Safe Exit Initiative’s Harbor Baltimore program won more than $347,000 in 2026 funding to continue outreach, overdose response and drop-in services for people impacted by trafficking, exploitation and the sex trade in Baltimore.

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Lead America and interfaith partners will host the America Freedom 250 Liberty Gala on July 19 in Silver Spring, Maryland, as a free, ticketed celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Justin Mitchell, founder of Frederick-based Maryland Cash Home Buyers, has been named a KeyCrew Verified Expert in Maryland Residential Real Estate, effective June 2026. The recognition follows a run of market analysis on distressed sellers,…