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From Chesapeake Shores to Mountain Escapes: A Maryland Weekend Guide
Maryland's compact geography means a weekend trip can range from bayside crab houses to mountain lake cabins without ever leaving the state.
Maryland Ledger StaffJuly 30, 2026
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Hermes T Salon: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
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From Chesapeake Shores to Mountain Escapes: A Maryland Weekend Guide
Maryland's compact geography means a weekend trip can range from bayside crab houses to mountain lake cabins without ever leaving the state.
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First-Time Discount Terms and a Pedicure Upgrade Suggestion at Hermes T Salon
A first-time customer says a storefront discount sign did not mention a minimum spend, and that she was encouraged to choose a gel pedicure over the standard service she wanted. A look at clear promotions and respectful upselling.
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Editorial: Maryland's Infrastructure Debate Needs Honesty About Trade-offs
As lawmakers debate new funding mechanisms, the conversation would benefit from a clearer accounting of what residents will actually pay.
Maryland Ledger Editorial BoardJul 30, 2026
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Large-scale development projects grab headlines, but the steady work of small business growth deserves more attention and support.
Guest ColumnistJul 25, 2026
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The competing infrastructure proposals reveal deeper disagreements about how Maryland should balance growth and fiscal caution.
Maryland Ledger StaffJul 19, 2026
OpinionCommunity Perspective: What Rural Maryland Needs From State Leaders
A Western Maryland resident argues that state policy conversations too often overlook the specific needs of rural counties.
Guest ColumnistJul 13, 2026
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