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OpEd: A Place for the Recent Past
Marylanders recently learned that the COMSAT building – a midcentury modern landmark for thousands of commuters along I-270 – would meet its ultimate demise at the end of the bulldozer’s blade. The long vacant building had been the source of concern and challenge...
The Data Center Debate in Maryland: Policy, Infrastructure, and Preservation Impacts
This spring, Preservation Maryland/Smart Growth Maryland staff have been keeping a close eye on the topic of data centers. We even signed up for eblasts from two opposing coalitions, the “anti-data center” group Marylanders for Data Center Reform, and the “for-data...
Under the State House Dome: 2026 Recap
With the 2026 legislative session now adjourned, the Maryland General Assembly has taken final action on a slate of bills impacting historic preservation, funding, and community development across the state. The results reflect a mix of meaningful...
Howard County Approves Lease for Historic Jail, Advancing Transformative Preservation Project
Preservation Maryland today announced the passage of CB18-2026, authorizing a 40-year lease agreement with Howard County for the historic Ellicott City Jail at 1 Emory Street in Ellicott City. The legislation marks a major milestone in the...
Under the Statehouse Dome: Crossing Over to Sine Die
As winter releases its icy grip on Maryland and the waters of the Chesapeake awake, the work of the Maryland General Assembly picks up steam as legislators race toward the final day of session (Sine Die) on April 13, 2026. Before the end, however, all bills must...
Orioles Baseball Thrives Because of Great Architecture
Maryland’s historic architecture serves as the backdrop to our lives. From ball games to baptisms, architecture quite literally shapes the way we experience life. Imposing edifices of stone or brick seem intransigent to humanity – but behind every imposing...
YIGBY: A Strategic Framework for Faith-Owned Real Estate Activation & Preservation in Maryland
Maryland’s history as a proprietary colony founded for religious freedom contributes to its rich collection of historic religious sites. Today, faith-owned properties dot the Maryland (MD) landscape to the tune of over 37,000 acres. Religious...
Under the Statehouse Dome: Second Advocacy Update from Annapolis
While Maryland endured some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory, the work of the Maryland General Assembly continued – with several significant potential impacts for the preservation community. Below is the latest news, organized by Preservation...
Five Reasons Data Centers Matter for Historic Preservation
You’ve probably seen the headlines and driven past some road signs. “Data centers bring huge opportunity” or “Say no to data centers.” The Maryland legislature just overturned Governor Moore’s veto of the data center study bill. There is a proposal...
Under the Statehouse Dome: First Advocacy Update from Annapolis
Maryland’s 448th Legislative Session began under the dome of the iconic dome of the ca. 1772 statehouse – the nation’s oldest state capitol in continuous use. From within earshot of the same room where General Washington once resigned his commission in the...
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