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Are Car Companies Falling Back Into Bad Habits?

Study reports suppliers are seeing more pressure tactics from carmakers than last year.

2013/05/13

2-Alarm Fire Damages Businesses & Apartments In Remington

A two-alarm fire rips through a building in North Baltimore, damaging businesses and apartments.

2013/05/02

All Business As Heat Look To 2nd Round

Over the last two years, not having Dwyane Wade in the lineup for a playoff game would have been cause for concern for the Miami Heat. This year, a much-deeper Heat squad had a message for the injured Wade, don’t worry, we’ll take care of this.

2013/04/30

Charred Rib Closes For Good After More Than 20 Years In Business

It’s been a fixture in Baltimore County for more than two decades. But now the Charred Rib has closed its doors.

2013/04/01

D.C. Segway Tour Business Loses Lawsuit Against City

The operators of a Washington Segway tour business have lost a lawsuit against the city over regulations that require tour guides to be knowledgeable about city history and architecture.

2013/03/28

Man Pleads Guilty In $100M Business Loan Fraud

A Virginia man has pleaded guilty in a scheme to get fraudulent loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Prosecutors said the scheme resulted in more than $100 million.

2013/03/20

Gas Tax Takes Center Stage Once Again In Annapolis

When it comes to the family budget, the cost of gasoline is as volatile as the fuel itself. In Annapolis, legislators have now taken up a bill to increase the gas tax for the first time in 20 years.

2013/03/15

Benny’s Pub Begins Brewing Business In Hagerstown

At a time when many restaurants are closing their doors, Benny’s Pub in Hagerstown is brewing up new business. On Tuesday, owner Bill Skomski Sr. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Antietam Brewery inside the Benny’s Pub building at 49 Eastern Blvd. The event culminated with Mayor David S. Gysberts tapping the first keg.

2013/03/06

Employ Baltimore Initiative Connects Qualified City Workers With City Jobs

Last year the mayor issued an executive order requiring businesses signing deals with the city worth over $50,000 to contact the city about hiring city workers. Now, as an offshoot to that initiative, the city is expanding the service to any business in town.

2013/03/05