News & Announcements Archive
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2021
- Frederick County, Maryland Receives Sustainable Growth Award, Frederick County, Maryland has been presented with one of the state’s “Sustainable Growth Awards” by the Maryland Department of Planning. According to County Executive Jan Gardner, this award is the result of a collaboration between local government and residents of the area.
WDVM DCW50 (December 16, 2021) -
Maryland Dedicates More Than $9 Million to Revitalize Six Historic Buildings, The six buildings include the Wilkins Rogers Mill near Ellicott City, a former tobacco warehouse and an office building in Baltimore City, a home in the Annapolis historic district, and two commercial buildings in Hagerstown.
Baltimore Fishbowl (December 6, 2021)
St. Paul Church Receives Restoration Grant, St. Paul Church on Beauchamp Road (Denton) recently received a $100,000 African American Heritage Preservation Program grant to advance the ongoing restoration of the structure.
The Star Democrat (November 24, 2021) -
Friday, October 15 at 1 p.m. - Recast Your City: How to Save Your Downtown with Small-Scale Manufacturing (October 7, 2021)
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Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Holds 12th Virtual Public Meeting Next Monday Night (September 20), Commission Encourages Marylanders to Draw Redistricting Maps/Participate In Virtual Meeting (September 16, 2021)
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October 2021: Maryland Celebrates Walktober 2021 with a New Series of "Walkinars," the Maryland Department of Planning is collaborating with Maryland Department of Transportation to host a series of WALKTOBER Walkinars spotlighting pedestrian safety, health and commuting options, and Maryland’s walk programs and initiatives. (September 14, 2021)
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Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Begins Second Round of Virtual Public Meetings, Commission Encourages Marylanders to Draw Redistricting Maps/Participate in Upcoming September 9 Virtual Meeting
(September 8, 2021)
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Map Submission Portal Now Available for Citizens to Create Maps for Redistricting, Adjusted Census Data Now Incorporated into Map Submission Portal
(September 2, 2021)
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Census Data Shows Prince George's County Has Grown, The three-county Southern Maryland region grew at a 9.6% rate from 2010 to 2020, according to preliminary U.S. Census figures. Charles County was the third-fastest growing county in the state, growing at 13.7%, behind Frederick County’s 16.4% and Howard County’s 15.8%. Prince George’s County was fourth at 12%. The Enquirer-Gazette (August 22, 2021)
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Maryland’s Population Grew 7% to 6,177,224 Last Decade, America Counts today launched a state-by-state look at the demographic changes the new 2020 Census results reveal.
U.S. Census Bureau (August 25, 2021)
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What You Need to Know About the 2020 Census Data, Secretary Rob McCord discusses 2020 Census data and what it means for Maryland with
WMAR 2 News (August 20, 2021)
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New 2020 Census Data Icon at Census Academy, Census Academy has a new section! Just look for the 2020 Census Data icon. Here, you will find a hub of Data Gems -
, Videos, Courses, Webinars, and Tutorials about how to find and access 2020 Census data. U.S. Census Bureau (August 5, 2021)
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Hogan Administration Announces $5 Million in Grants to be Awarded to Heritage Projects by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority,
The Hogan administration announced today that 116 matching grants totaling $5.03 million were awarded to Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and other heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). (July 9, 2021)
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Smart Growth Subcabinet Forum, The Governor's Smart Growth Subcabinet is holding a virtual public forum for county and municipal elected leaders and planning officials on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for elected leaders and planning officials to discuss with the subcabinet local government issues relating to activities that affect smart growth, development, neighborhood conservation, and resource management.
(June 23, 2021)
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Hogan Administration Announces $600,000 in Grants for Historic Preservation Projects across Maryland, Historic Preservation Grants Fund Capital Projects across Maryland (June 16, 2021)
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Proposed changes for Transfer of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects (May 18, 2021)
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Nominations for the 2021 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards are Open,
Deadline for applications is Friday, July 23, 2021 (April 28, 2021)
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*REVISED* Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to Hold Two Virtual Hearings,
Hearings to be Held to Enlarge the Boundaries of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, Beach to Bay Heritage Area, and Four Rivers (Annapolis, London Town, and South County) Heritage Area (March 23, 2021)
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Maryland Historical Trust Presents Annual Preservation Awards, Eleven Awards Presented to Honor Heritage Programs, Rehabilitation Projects, Local Groups, and Individual Leadership
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Termination of Nuisance Flood Plan Extension (March 15, 2021)
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Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to Hold Two Virtual Hearings, Hearings to be Held to Enlarge the Boundaries of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, Beach to Bay Heritage Area and Four Rivers (Annapolis, London Town and South County) Heritage Areas (March 5, 2021)
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Maryland Historical Trust Releases Economic Impact Study for 13 Maryland Certified Heritage Areas in Maryland,
Study measures economic contributions, job support, and tax impact (January 21, 2021)
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Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Semiquincentennial Commission,
Commision Established to Recognize the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States (January 14, 2021)
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Hogan Administration Announces More than $9 Million in Tax Credits to Revitalize Historic Buildings,
Tax Credits Leverage Projects Expected to Create More Than 700 Jobs
(January 4, 2021) -
2 Eastern Shore Projects Part Of Md. Preservation Initiative,
WGMD DelMarVa (January 6, 2021)
