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Queen Anne’s County Offers A Grateful Farewell to Outgoing Economic Development Commissioners

December 12, 2024Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development (QACETD) extends its gratitude to five departing Economic Development Commission (EDC) members: Ed Beres, Brian DeMoss, Jesse Parks, Jeremy Reynolds, and Jaime Thompson, whose dedication and leadership have significantly contributed to the county’s steady economic growth and the creation of new opportunities. “As our board evolves, the contributions […]

Talbot County’s Plein Air Festival Honored with Maryland Tourism Award

November 21, 2024Across Our Desk

The Avalon Foundation, in collaboration with the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, has been awarded the Transactional Opportunities Award at the 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards. This recognition, presented during the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County acknowledges the significant impact of the Plein Air Easton Competition and Arts […]

Town of Ocean City Monitoring Tropical Storm Ophelia

September 22, 2023Across Our Desk

Ocean City, MD: The National Weather Service, Wakefield, has placed the Ocean City forecast area under a Tropical Storm Warning. Ocean City Emergency Services is continuing to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen that is forecasted to become Tropical Storm Ophelia. Currently, effects of the storm are expected to be in the Ocean City area beginning […]

Governor Hogan Proclaims September as 4th Annual International Underground Railroad Month

September 2, 2022Across Our Desk

Month-long Celebration Highlights Maryland’s Freedom Fighters ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed September 2022 as the 4th annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of slavery in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive […]

Destination Maryland Magazine Unveiled by Maryland Office of Tourism

January 3, 2022Across Our Desk

Remarkable Scenic Byways Road Trips, A Solo Travel Article, and a Sampling of Iconic Family-Owned Restaurants Featured BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism announces the release of the 2022 Destination Maryland Magazine. This year’s free, full-color magazine retains the traditional regional listings of museums, attractions, history & heritage sites, arts […]