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As data center pushback flips local elections, activists bring the fight to Annapolis
Environmental groups want Annapolis lawmakers to tackle a statewide pause during this week’s special session
TeraWulf lands regulatory approval for first Maryland power plant purchase amid data center pivot
FERC dismissed rate hike concerns and Google ties to clear the Charles County site, though future construction still faces review.
Louisiana is one of 5 contenders for a federal nuclear energy campus
With the data center boom creating unprecedented demand for power, the Dept. of Energy is looking for states to lead a nuclear revival.
Delaware county limits data center noise — and more restrictions could be coming
Adopted after a 3-hour hearing with lots of public input, the Kent County ordinance caps sound at 55 decibels, adjusts where facilities can be built and requires plans for water, power, cooling and cleanup.
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Meet the companies selected for the inaugural Accelerate ALX cohort in Northern Virginia.
MarginEdge expands restaurant operations platform with $80M Series D
Founded by a restaurateur, Series D will fund AI product development and hiring for its restaurant management and payment platform.
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AI is coming to DC.gov, as the US capital overhauls its website for the first time in a decade
Language translation, better search and a functional 311 are some of the promised features, built by local firm Taoti Creative. The beta version is open for testing now.
Former EcoMap COO Smitha Gopal takes the helm of Techstars AI Health Baltimore for its fourth cohort
Plus, Baltimore Development Corporation once again shakes up its C-suite and more power moves.
Why 100 builders from across the country are coming to Pittsburgh in September
With its growing rep as a global center for applied AI, it’s a great place to explore how advanced technology can benefit a region, writes the cofounder of Breakout.
Your tech startup doesn’t have a hiring problem. It has a GTM problem.
Before you add another salesperson, it’s worth asking whether you have an operating system for that hire to plug into, writes a SaaS recruiting firm founder.
Balance Theory lands $19M Series A to expand its software and hire in Maryland
Another Columbia-based firm BTS Software Solutions completed an acquisition, TEDCO awarded funding for local university innovations and other money moves.
AI data startup trains 50 apprentices, then hires them all into full-time positions Â
Northern Virginia’s Enabled Intelligence brought its entire debut cohort on as staff. It plans to launch a similar training model in St. Louis.
Is population growth still necessary for startup growth? Louisiana offers a messy test case
Every parish saw new business filings rise, but data from New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge shows why founder support matters in a shrinking region.
Hospitality company wins giant $292M contract to house National Guard in DC
Plus, restaurants can link data to ChatGPT, defense tech company Lyntris files for IPO, Tyto Athene rebrands to Quantum Sky and more DMV power moves.
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