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Pepco Seeking Rate Hike For D.C. Customers

Pepco is seeking a $52 million rate increase for District of Columbia customers that would add $5.89 to the average monthly residential bill.

2013/03/09

Sweet News: Berger Cookies Are Back

After being shut down for nearly a month, a world famous Baltimore treat is now on its way to store shelves.

2013/03/04

Budget Cuts Could Cost 12,000 Md. Jobs

The federal government is one day closer to budget cuts that will cost thousands of Maryland jobs.

2013/02/27

Gov. O’Malley & Sen. Cardin Say Automatic Federal Budget Cuts Would Have Big Impact On Jobs

Maryland is in the direct line of fire for automatic federal cuts scheduled to take effect Friday.

2013/02/25

Production Of Berger Cookies Halted Over Food License

Bad news for Baltimore cookie fanatics. City sanitations closed the Berger Bakery last month.

2013/02/22

BGE Rate Increase Will Take Effect Saturday

The Maryland Public Service Commission announced Friday that it has granted approximately 65 percent of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s requested increase for electric and gas rates.

2013/02/22

Smithfield Recalls 38,000 Pounds Of Sausage

Smithfield Packing Co. is recalling about 38,000 pounds of pork sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, likely from gloves.

2013/02/22

Need For Cyber Protection Generates New Jobs In Md.

Plundering secrets for profits and hard targets. Experts say going from cyber espionage to cyber war is only a few clicks away. That risk is also generating opportunities in Maryland.

2013/02/20

Wegmans Recalls Flour Over Small Plastic Balls

Wegmans Food Markets has recalled its house brand of flour because it may contain small, blue polyurethane balls.

2013/02/20

NewPage Cutting 44 Jobs At Md. Mill

Papermaker NewPage Corp. says it’s cutting 44 jobs at its mill in the western Maryland town of Luke.

2013/02/20

Md. Firm Recalls Akanwu After Lead Is Found

State health officials say a Hyattsville company is recalling a spice product called akanwu lubi after significant levels of lead were found in some samples.

2013/02/20

Gas Prices Soar Throughout Maryland

Across the nation and here in Maryland, gas prices are soaring. The price at the pump has increased every day for 32 consecutive days. Some states are already averaging more than $4 a gallon and our state’s not far behind.

2013/02/18

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)

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Maker Of Twinkies, Hostess To Liquidate Business

Hostess To Close: Products Fly Off Shelves

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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