Not every unfair workplace decision is discrimination, but some may have more behind them than meets the eye. A missed promotion, sudden disciplinary action, unequal treatment, or termination can ...

A truck can pass a roadside check and still leave behind a long paper trail. Inspection records can show what was checked, what problems were found, and whether they needed repair. Those details may ...

Choosing a water pump is not only about comparing flow rates, pressure, or engine size. The supplier matters too. Buyers may also need compatible hoses, fittings, replacement parts, technical guidance ...

This column appears in the September issue of The Business Monthly serving Howard and Anne Arundel counties. 8:45 a.m. on a Saturday morning in the resort town of Ocean City. Not a fishing trip, not ...

A state judge Wednesday tossed the state constitutional amendment passed just a few weeks ago, saying the legislature violated its own laws. He was also puzzled by the language voters would see to ...

A drunk driving accident can turn an ordinary trip into a situation filled with unexpected questions and difficult decisions. Daytona, FL, has busy roads, tourist traffic, and many drivers sharing the ...

Every business owner has heard the numbers by now. The conclusion most of them are drawing is wrong. The problem is that “clicks” gets treated as one pool of value. It isn’t. A click from someone ...

An 18-wheeler carries serious weight, power, and responsibility every mile it travels. A mistake behind the wheel can affect much more than the truck itself because smaller vehicles nearby have far ...

Two businesses having the same brand name is always a big gamble. Even though both are in different industries, they may collide in the future. They may sign a peaceful trademark agreement but then ...

Travelling for work or heading off on a vacation means finding quality care for your dog. Leaving a dog home alone for long stretches can lead to severe separation anxiety or boredom. Opting for a ...

HISPANIC STUDENT ENROLLMENT DECLINES AS FEAR OF ICE GROWS: Hispanic enrollment in Maryland public schools began to decline during the last school year after growing at an average rate of 4.7% a year ...

A good winter coat has a bigger job than most pieces in your wardrobe. It needs to keep you comfortable when temperatures drop, work with clothes you already own and still look good after weeks of ...