AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers: Prince George’s County adopted a two-year moratorium on new data center development, joining other Maryland counties as residents and officials push for stronger zoning, siting rules, and community input amid AI-driven power and cost concerns. Energy & Industry Funding: TEDCO backed College Park climate tech Alchemity with a $250,000 investment to scale a modular reactor turning greenhouse gases and waste resources into carbon-neutral products, and TEDCO also previewed a “Virtual Patient” life sciences session for its Entrepreneur Expo. Construction & Safety: A 10-story Glen Burnie office building was evacuated after a floor partially shifted during underground parking garage construction; inspectors are assessing structural integrity. Workforce & Food Systems: Howard County schools installed Gardyn hydroponic systems through the Howard County Food Council to grow produce with hands-on student learning, while Gov. Wes Moore highlighted SUN Bucks and Chesapeake Bay restoration investments in Charles County. Maritime & Shipping: American mariners protested a Chinese-owned asphalt tanker calling at U.S. ports under a Jones Act waiver, underscoring ongoing labor and trade tensions. Public Infrastructure: A $9.9M Route 50 pedestrian safety project is underway in Easton, adding sidewalks, signalized crossings, and traffic-flow upgrades through fall 2027. Business & Markets: MarketWise reported preliminary Q2 growth, including 400,000 paid subscribers and $91M in Q2 billings.
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