Thoughts on the Maryland Freedom Caucus by David Reel
In 2024, seven conservative Republican members in the Maryland House of Delegates launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus. In January 2025, the Caucus affiliated with the State Freedom Caucus Network after operating as an “unofficial” Freedom Caucus. One common characteristic of the Maryland Freedom Caucus and The Congressional Freedom Caucus in Washington is a contentious […]
Why Is Affordable Housing So Hard to Build? A Conversation With Fello’s Ross Benincasa
The Spy uses the long-form interview format sparingly, partly because we understand how much time readers can reasonably devote to a single story. However, affordable housing might be an exception. It remains the top issue for Talbot County as real estate prices climb and workforce housing becomes scarce. Yet there are no simple solutions […]
Biddeford Pool by Kate Emery General
Swimming laps has always been where I do some of my best thinking. The rhythm of my breathing, the steady pull of my arms through the water, and the quiet that exists beneath the surface have a way of untangling whatever knots have formed in my mind. Once I’ve solved whatever problem brought me […]
Dr. Clifford Rossi Discusses Extreme Weather’s Impact on Maryland Insurance
Dr. Clifford Rossi, Executive-in-Residence at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Cambridge regarding the impact of extreme weather events on homeowners. In Dorchester County and Maryland, citizens face environmental threats that pose significant risk to homeowners and businesses. As this happens, premiums are rising due to […]
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Photo!
Happy Mystery Monday! Can you guess what is pictured in photo #1? The answer to last week’s mystery is catchweed, Galium aparine, pictured in photo #2. The catchweed, Galium aparine, also known as cleavers, bedstraw, or the Velcro plant, is a sprawling wildflower in the madder family, Rubiaceae. Found in Maryland forests, moist or […]
Rivers & Roads Promotes Jen Rickert to Operations Manager
Rivers & Roads Consulting has promoted Jen Rickert to Operations Manager, expanding her role as the firm continues to grow its client base, project portfolio, and internal team. Rickert previously served as Operations Coordinator, supporting administrative systems, project logistics, internal coordination, and day-to-day operational needs across the firm. In her new role, she will […]