BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- DLA Piper, a law firm, issued the following news: Following a dramatic reversal in fortunes for global infrastructure M&A in 2023, where the total value of deals fell by 44% on the previous year, the sector's fortunes are set to change. According to a report commissioned by DLA Piper, in which over 100 senior executives in the sector were surveyed by Infralogic, 70% of the respondents expect their level of infrastructure fundraising to increase over the next 24   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The Maryland Department of Transportation's Transit Administration issued the following news release: * * * Open House Format Provides Opportunity for Direct Input from the Community, Local Businesses and Other Stakeholders * * * The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will host open house meetings for the Baltimore Red Line this fall to share potential route alignment options, key project considerations, technical updates an  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Governor Moore today visited Cumberland to tour major economic development projects supported by state, local and federal investments, reinforcing the Moore-Miller Administration's commitment to making Maryland more competitive. The governor was joined by Allegany County Commission President Dave Caporale; City of Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss; municipal government leaders; and commu  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As World Rabies Day approaches Sept. 28, 2024, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Rabies continues to be a significant public health concern, affecting mammals worldwide, including pets. The theme of World Rabies Day 2024, "Breaking Rabies Boundaries," emphasizes the need to overcome barriers to rabies elimination thr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Analysis finds nonprofit hospitals' tax benefits concentrated among about 200 hospitals, accounting for half, and are dominated by state and local tax benefits * * * Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. received $37.4 billion in tax benefits in 2021, according to a study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkin  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: At The University of Baltimore, getting out the vote is an important part of the life of the community. Students, faculty and staff all work together to encourage voter participation--activity that has been recognized both locally and nationally. Now, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has honored UBalt for having both the highest voting rate for a four-year institution and the highest voter regis  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system in mammals, leading to brain inflammation. Rabies is almost always fatal once there are symptoms, but it is also 100 percent preventable with proper precautions and vaccination. Understanding the risks and taking preventative measures is essential in protecting animals, families, and communities. "Raccoon rabies is the most prevalent strain in our area, but any   more