Blogs

March is Madness 3/16/2026

More than a basketball tournament. The Lady Terps have been a relatively consistent hoops powerhouse in the NCAA tournament. The Maryland Men claimed the NCAA Tournament championship in 2002. In 2018, UMBC achieved a historic victory by defeating the tournament’s top-seeded team, Virginia. Of...

A Whole Lotta Love in Not a Lotta Time 2/13/2026

February is often painted in hearts and shades of red and pink, a month that invites us to celebrate love in all its forms. While Valentine’s Day on February 14th is traditionally the day for romantic gestures and sweethearts, the spirit of the season extends far beyond sappy cards, nasty candies,...

Quitters Day 1/12/2026

“I don’t want to brag, but I kept my New Year’s resolution, I had pasta every day this year.” -Jim Gaffigan We are publishing this blog in the cold aftermath of national “Quitter's Day”. Quitter's Day is an annual observation on the second Friday of January, identified as the date when most people...

Spending Less Doesn’t Make You a Grinch—It Can Bring Joy 12/03/2025

In the holiday season, it’s easy to get bedazzled by deals and sales and ads and caught up in the whirlwind of gift-giving, hosting or going out for elaborate dinners, and lighting your home to attract attention from other planets. There’s an inclination to express affection and friendship through...

This just in: Thanksgiving isn’t about food. 11/18/2025

It’s also not about the pilgrims. Let’s take a blustery Autumn stroll down a colorful leaf-covered memory lane. You may not know—because they didn’t either—that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 here in the land that would be called America. It was a harvest feast between European...

Fall Foliage, Fright Night, and the Future Fears 10/07/2025

October is beautiful, colorful, and scary. Just when you finally craft the perfect pumpkin latte, you then need to move on to concocting a costume representing something either horrific or hilarious. By comparison with its 4th quarter friends, the anchor of September is Labor Day, marking the end...

September: The Eye of the Storm 9/08/2025

A Quiet Pause Between Seasons of Chaos September slips in like an uninvited party guest. In Maryland, most schools start in late August, confounding the historical summer conclusion on Labor Day. Practices start for youth sports in August and even the little ones have half days before Labor Day....

The Contradictions of July in Maryland 7/16/2025

Summer’s Contrary Opening Act July in Maryland is a puzzle—long days shimmering over the Chesapeake Bay, lazy afternoons in the shade of sycamores, and a calendar dotted with everything from crab feasts to fireworks. Yet, in this heart of summer, Marylanders know well the contradictions that shape...

Spring: Take Control 4/08/2025

Here in Maryland, we are comforted by the annual rebirth of the cherry blossoms. We can almost always count on them to lift our spirits. The bloom is so familiar and anticipated and yet somehow always surprising in how beautiful it all is, every year. It is always too short-lived, and even as the...

Overcoming Big Obstacles for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses 6/01/2023

The entrepreneurial spirit is hardwired into the DNA of millions of Americans, and hundreds of thousands of Marylanders. Maryland is home to a vibrant and diverse small business community, in a wide range of industries, run by a wide range of owners. Just like opening any business anywhere else in...