SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 27 -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) considered 31 facility applications for accreditation during its Mid-Year Meeting, March 16-21, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Twenty-eight facilities were granted accreditation, two were denied, and one application was tabled for future consideration. "Earning AZA accreditation is a significant accomplishment that underscores thes  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Maryland office of the Council on American Islamic Relations joined the Islamic Maryland Action Network today in releasing an open letter signed by over 50 imams and Islamic scholars in Maryland to U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) thanking him for his principled voice on Palestine and urging him to increase efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, end U.S. military a  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 28 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release: The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) voice strong opposition to Senate Bill 538, legislation that aims to drastically increase the cap on non-economic damages in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Maryland. The current $935,000 cap, which already ranks among the highest in the nation and automatically i  more

TAKOMA PARK, Maryland, March 28 -- The Chesapeake Climate Action Network issued the following statement on March 27, 2024: * * * The Chesapeake Climate Action Network mourns the tragic loss of life on March 26 with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Our hearts go out to the families of those who are presumed dead after the collapse. Our thoughts are with the immigrant community whose loved ones had been working on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Hundreds of thousands of pe  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 27 -- Enterprise Community Partners issued the following news: People formerly incarcerated face debilitating restrictions once released from prison, one of which is the ability to access safe and affordable housing. Recognizing this challenge, Enterprise works to elevate housing solutions, so people formerly incarcerated have safe, stable homes as they return to their communities and rebuild their lives. Our programs and training are centered on collaboration with peo  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 27 -- Global Refuge (formerly the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) issued the following statement on March 26, 2024, by President and CEO Krish O'Mara Vignarajah: * * * Early this morning at approximately 1:30am, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the city's main transportation arteries, causing the structure to collapse. Rescue teams continue searching for six members of a construction crew believed to have falle  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 27 -- Enterprise Community Partners issued the following news: In early 2023, Wells Fargo launched its $20 million Invest Native initiative to support the advancement of economic opportunities in Native American communities working with Native-led organizations. The initiative aims to address housing, small business, financial health, and sustainability in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The program is designed as a grantmaking in  more

LAUREL, Maryland, March 28 -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Michael Connelly, the chief strategist for classified policies and programs at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been elected vice chair of the FFRDC/UARC Security Council. "I am honored to have been elected to serve such a pivotal role on the FFRDC/UARC Security Council," said Connelly. "This position presents a un  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced today the endorsement of Sarah Elfreth for election to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Maryland's 3rd District. "LCV Action Fund is excited to support Sarah Elfreth's campaign for Congress to fight for all Marylanders, the Chesapeake Bay, and commu  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 28 (TNSres) -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: * * * DAN CREMINS, SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT DELTA ELECTRONICS, WILL SPEARHEAD THE ADVISORY BOARD'S EFFORTS TO FOSTER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE PROPTECH COMMUNITY AND THE GLOBAL SECURITY INDUSTRY. * * * The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics to serve as the new chair of SIA's Built Environment Advisory B  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 28 -- The Sports and Fitness Industry Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: With local governments investing billions of dollars into sports and recreation facility construction and redevelopment annually, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has introduced the Sports & Recreation Project Database, a groundbreaking tracker of projects funded by the government. In partnership with the Curate platform, companies can identify bu  more

BOWIE, Maryland, March 27 -- The Tire Industry Association issued the following news release: The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announces an exciting opportunity for industry leaders to step forward and help shape the future of the tire industry. Nominations are now being accepted for four esteemed positions on the TIA Board of Directors, slated to become available in November 2024. The newly elected Board members will serve three-year terms with the potential for re-election to two addition  more