Revenews

Public Relations Manager Maureen O'Prey finds out more about SECU's Kindness Campaign from Executive Vice President Becky Smith. They talk about the origin of the program, how it's grown beyond just the credit union and how anyone can participate.

This Saturday, October 8th is the 25th year of the Rock Hall Fall Fest, where oysters, music and artisans take over Main Street. We chat with Bob Ford, who handles publicity for the annual event, about what brings thousands to this small Eastern Shore town every autumn (including the Catonsville High School Steel Drum Band) and the slower pace of life that draws residents and visitors to this quaint corner of Kent County.

After being diagnosed with stage 4 chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2007, Baltimore native Craig Willinger got to see his beloved Bayern Munich play in Germany thanks to the generosity of local soccer fans. He was determined to bring that same joy to others facing serious medical conditions. Although Craig passed away in 2012, his quest lives on through the Baltimore-based nonprofit named for him.  We chatted with board member Simon Torres to learn more about the organization and its signature fundraiser this weekend, the Craig Willinger Footgolf Classic.

The books are officially closed on Fiscal Year 2022 and Maryland has $2 billion more than expected. How did we get here, where does that money go and what happens next? Tune in for an in-depth discussion with Christopher Kratzen and Luther Dolcar from the General Accounting Division to learn everything you ever wanted to know -- and probably more -- about state accounting practices.

On the surface, there's not many similarities between Washington, D.C., where Paul Tue III grew up, and Kent County, where he's lived for 15 years. But Tue saw the largely rural community provided few opportunities for young men to develop character and leadership -- so he's made it a mission to do just that, which is why he received the 2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Kent County.