MARYLAND — Columbia and Rockville have been recognized as among the many finest locations to dwell in the US, in accordance with a brand new rating launched this week by Cash. Columbia has been ranked sixth on Cash’s checklist, whereas Rockville got here in at twentieth.
The 2022 rating of fifty Greatest Locations to Stay within the U.S. consists of cities that supply one of the best in what issues most to residents: financial alternatives, high quality of life, and variety, in accordance with Cash. This yr, researchers additionally got down to function a extra numerous checklist of cities than in previous years.
“We saved returning to the query, ‘finest locations to dwell for whom?’” researchers mentioned on Cash’s web site. “(Earlier cities have been) typically quaint, reasonably priced — and unintentionally but overwhelmingly white. We wished to create a extra welcoming checklist for a broader group of individuals this yr, so we restructured our knowledge gathering and rating processes to replicate that precedence.”
With a inhabitants of 105,987 individuals, Columbia residents have a median family earnings of $119,845 whereas the town’s unemployment price is 3.4 %. The city was unveiled in 1967 by developer James W. Rouse, who got down to plan a group constructed on the precept that neighborhoods needs to be locations with a capability for “joyous residing,” Cash wrote.
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“Boasting a multicultural inhabitants, distinctive security statistics and loads of actions for households and younger adults alike, it’s no surprise Columbia is the second most populated group in Maryland (and rising),” Cash wrote. “At this time, Columbia is Howard County’s piece de resistance, attracting households and companies in droves. Billions of {dollars} are being invested in downtown Columbia, the place a grasp plan to construct 2,300 flats, a 250-room lodge, a brand new central park, 314,000 sq. ft of retail and 1.5 million sq. ft of workplace area is at the moment underway.”
With a inhabitants of 67,406 individuals, Rockville residents have a median family earnings of $116,496 whereas the town’s unemployment price is 3.7 %. Considered one of its declare to fame is that again within the 1770s, Hungerford’s Tavern served as a preferred assembly spot for patriots throughout the American Revolution.
“Rockville, a various metropolis in accordance with Cash’s knowledge, is enterprise pleasant and residential to among the most outstanding biomedical and expertise firms that decision right here residence. And if you wish to head to the nation’s capital, it’s a simple journey from Rockville: The city is 15 miles north of Washington, D.C, which the realm’s interstate entry makes for a brief drive. You can even take a practice to D.C. — Rockville is correct on the Metro’s purple line,” Cash wrote.
To find out the cities on this yr’s checklist, Cash analyzed knowledge in 9 completely different areas: value of residing, range, financial alternative, training, enjoyable and facilities, well being and security, the housing market, earnings and private finance, and high quality of life.
Knowledge was collected from a number of sources together with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention and the Facilities for Medicare & Medicaid Providers.
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Learn extra concerning the methodology for Cash’s Greatest Locations To Stay.
The highest metropolis on this yr’s checklist is Atlanta, Georgia.
“That is no accident,” researchers mentioned. “At a time when persons are changing into far more introspective about their position in society, our purpose this yr was to call a primary the place anybody can really feel like they belong. And for that, Atlanta is tough to beat.”
Following Atlanta is Tempe, Arizona, at No. 2, and Kirkland, Washington, at No. 3.
See the complete checklist of Greatest Locations To Stay.
Ensure that your prospective college offers globally recognized credentials if you plan to further your education or practice internationally.
Consider Your Future Goals
Considering your goals when choosing an online college helps you select a program that fits your current needs and prepares you for long-term success.
If you intend to work right after graduation, choose a program that aligns with your desired career path. Look for concentrations or specialized tracks that can provide in-depth knowledge in your field.
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However, if you plan to pursue further education such as a master’s or doctoral degree, ensure that credits from your online college are transferable to other schools. Also ensure that the college’s credentials are globally recognized, if you intend to work or study abroad.
Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options
Online colleges in Maryland (particularly private institutions), can be quite expensive, compared to other online schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average undergraduate tuition and required fees for four-year public schools is $9,750 per year; meanwhile, enrollees in four-year private colleges may pay north of $38,000 per year.
If private university tuition is out of your budget, consider enrolling in a state-owned online school such as the University of Maryland Global Campus, which only requires about $8,000 in annual tuition and fees.
Aside from seeking affordable online programs, here are other ways to fund your college education:
Complete the FAFSA®
Apply for institutional scholarships
Take a private student loan
Enroll in a work-study program
Ask your employer about a tuition reimbursement program
BALTIMORE – With a little more than two months until election day, the majority of Marylanders surveyed in the new Gonzales Poll would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for president.
A total of 820 registered voters in Maryland who indicated they are likely to vote in the 2024 general election were queried for the poll by live telephone interviews, utilizing both landline and cellphone numbers between August 24 and August 30.
A cross-section of interviews was conducted throughout the state, reflecting Maryland’s general election voting patterns, the pollster said.
The Gonzales Poll stated that “the margin of error, per accepted statistical standards, is a range of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points and if the entire population was surveyed, there is a 95% probability that the true numbers would fall within this range.”
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Presidential survey
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders surveyed said they would vote for Harris over Trump for president.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders say they would vote for Kamala Harris over Trump for president.
Gonzales Poll
The poll says 84% of Democrats support the Harris/Tim Walz ticket and 80% of Republicans support the Trump/JD Vance ticket. Also, 83% of Black voters polled would vote for Harris/Walz.
Among the independents, 38% favor Harris/Walz and 36% prefer Trump/Vance, according to the poll.
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Gov. Moore’s approval gets a bump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who led the state’s response to the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March, has the approval of 64% of Marylanders surveyed. Moore has a 35% “mostly soft approval” among Republicans who were surveyed (7% strongly approve, 28% somewhat approve),” the poll shows.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzales Poll in the winter.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzalez poll in the winter.
Gonzales Poll
Last month, the governor spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Harris, who was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate.
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He framed Harris’ candidacy as “the story of a prosecutor who defended our freedoms and had Maryland’s back when we needed it most. And now MVP: We’ve got yours.”
President Biden’s approval
The Gonzales Poll shows that 53% of Maryland voters surveyed approve of the job President Joe Biden is doing, while 45% disapprove. Seventy-six percent of the Democrats believe Biden is doing a good job in office, and 84% of Republicans disagree.
Gonzales Poll
State transportation and juvenile reform
According to the poll, 95% of Marylanders think it is “important for the State to invest in improving its transportation infrastructure.”
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And, when it comes to juvenile crime, voters were asked, “What type of laws, in your opinion, ultimately better help our children under 18 who commit crimes – Laws that are strict, which include things such as juvenile detention and boot camps. This hold individuals responsible and accountable for their behavior; or Laws that are lenient, which include social programs and counseling. This recognizes that society is responsible for much of this behavior?”
The poll showed that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which hold juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
Gonzales Poll
The poll shows that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which holds juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
“A majority of nearly every demographic group backs strict laws to inspire a sense of personal responsibility and to best assist our juvenile offenders ultimately realize at least a chance at a successful, happy life,” the poll said.
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Is the country going in the right direction?
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
According to the poll, 93% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the right direction are voting for Harris/Walz, and 70% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the wrong direction are voting for Trump/Vance.
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Gonzales Poll
In the previous poll, 41% of voters said the country was headed in the right direction.
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“The mood of voters in Maryland vis-à-vis how they perceive things overall going in the country is a tad less grumpy than it was in winter,” the Gonzales Poll said.
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Adam Thompson is a digital content producer for CBS Baltimore.
Proud Montgomery County, MD resident Gavriella Kaufmann (Potomac) won her episode of FOX’s game show “Name that Tune”, which aired last week.
Kaufmann, who was born and raised in Potomac and graduated from Churchill High School in 2015, stated in an interview with FOX 5, that she has always been into music and referred to herself as a music and game show savant. When she saw an ad on LinkedIn about being on season 4 of the game show, she immediately knew she had to do it.
“I’ve loved game shows for as long as I can remember, and music has always been a huge part of my life. Being on Name That Tune was the perfect combination of both passions—it was like a dream come true.” Kaufmann told us.
The episode had a happy ending, with Kaufmann winning a whopping $85,000! She added, “When I was on Name That Tune, I was so focused on doing my best and naming as many songs as possible that I completely lost track of the score. It wasn’t until Jane, the host, told me my total. I was in complete shock, but it was such an incredible moment!”
