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Md. Cleaning Franchises See Opportunities

Susan and Mark Cashman traded in corporate culture and world travel for mops and brooms.

2013/06/18

Billion Dollar Development Would Close Gap Between Fells Point & Harbor East

A billion dollar development proposed for the Baltimore harbor is in the works. Harbor Point would take its place between Fells Point and Harbor East.

2013/06/06

On-Farm Sale Of Produce A Growing Trend

The Rodonovich family decided to grow their own food to eat healthy and make some money, and Twinhill Farm was born.

2013/06/04

Baltimore City Council Passes Local Hiring Bill

The Baltimore City Council has passed a bill that would require local hiring for contractors, despite concerns about its constitutionality.

2013/06/04

Restaurants Stay ‘True Blue’ With Maryland Crabs

This is the time of year when Cathy Chisholm’s taste buds yearn for Maryland crabcakes. Not Maryland-style crabcakes.

2013/06/03

Language Bank Provides Interpretation For Patients

An elderly woman heads into the emergency room with severe stomach pain. She hardly understands what’s happening, let alone how the doctors will fix it.

2013/05/28

Harford County Space Gives Entrepreneurs Tools They Need To Succeed

Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and many others started their businesses in their basements or garages. Now Harford County is trying to lure such entrepreneurs into opening shop near Havre de Grace.

2013/05/24

Md.’s Fourth Casino Hopes To Revive Lakeside Lodge

Maryland’s gaming program moves ahead with the opening of a new casino at Rocky Gap.

2013/05/20

Baltimore Resident Hiring Bill Gets Preliminary OK

The Baltimore City Council has given a preliminary approval to a bill that would require local hiring for contractors.

2013/05/14

Florist Celebrates Life With Inventive Designs

For years, Ory Webster has missed out on a lot of things: holidays with family, a casual Sunday brunch. He’s filled most of his days — every day but Mondays, when he tries to take time off — helping hundreds of couples create their own holidays: their wedding anniversaries.

2013/05/07

Maryland Casino Revenues $59M In April

Maryland’s three casinos pulled in approximately $59 million in April.

2013/05/07

Professional Lacrosse Player From Md. Creates Spray To Kill Sports Gear Funk

Anyone having to pile into the family car after a kid has been picked up from a lacrosse practice can testify to how unpleasant of an experience that can be.

2013/04/25

The makers of Airborne agreed to a $30 million settlement over false advertising claims that Airborne tablets can prevent or reduce the risk of colds, reduce the severity or duration of a cold, and protect against colds in crowded places such as airplanes, offices, or schools. (Source: Federal Trade Commission)

Too Good To Be True

Sometimes, great deals are just too good to be true.

Actress Tina Fey endorses Garnier Fructis.

Celebrity Endorsements

There’s no doubt about it. Celebrity sells. That’s why companies that make everything from drinks to makeup to credit cards pay millions for stars to endorse their products. Here is a look at some recent celebrity endorsements.

Maker Of Twinkies, Hostess To Liquidate Business

Hostess To Close: Products Fly Off Shelves

Why they're sexy: Entertainers and models make a living by looking good, so you can bet they're easy on the eyes. Their dedication to their dream in such a competitive industry is also attractive.

Top 10 Sexiest Jobs

You’re making small talk at a party, and then you ask the big question, “So what do you do for a living?” The answer determines if you exchange phone numbers or say goodnight. A survey on the Careerbuilder website asked which occupations are the sexiest. Here is the top 10 list. …
Source: http://www.careerbuilder.com

What Not To Wear In The TSA Security Line

Want to avoid setting off the security alarms and a TSA pat down? Just look over your traveling clothes one more time.

World’s Richest People

Now that’s rich! While some may be still pinching pennies here are some people where the world’s “economic crisis” don’t seem to apply. These are the 10 richest people in the world, according to Forbes.