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Ocean City hopeful for strong summer

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:14:00 EDT

Some think New Jersey's storm losses can be resort's gain

OCEAN CITY — Merchants and others in Maryland's premier resort are hopeful that that an improving economy, stable gas prices, stepped-up marketing — and the lingering effects of superstorm Sandy — will combine to produce a strong summer season.

Ocean City one of U.S.'s most sought after places for vacation homes

By Steve Kilar — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

Ocean City, Md., is the fourth most-searched location among Americans looking for vacation homes online, according to website traffic from Trulia collected over a 12-month period ending March 31, 2013.

Real Estate Wonk: Price of Phillips' house drops to $28.8 million

By Steve Kilar — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

The Friary on the Severn, the palatial Annapolis home of members of the Phillips Seafood family, has dropped in price after a year on the market, according to the property’s listing agent.

Rocky Gap, state's fourth casino, opens in Western Maryland

By Jeff Barker , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:23:18 EDT

Facility features 558 slot machines, 10 table games

Facility features 558 slot machines, 10 table games

Regulators issue order against Talbot County bank

By Eileen Ambrose , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

Talbot Bank of Easton, Maryland ordered to improve credit quality

Talbot Bank of Easton, Maryland said Friday it has entered into a consent order with federal and state regulators.

Sheraton workers agree to new contract, lift boycott

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

Union members had called for boycott nearly six years ago

Two unions said Friday that they have ended a nearly six-year call to boycott the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, a move that came as workers ratified a new bargaining agreement with management.

Maryland General will no longer deliver babies

By Andrea K. Walker — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT

Update : Carver said this afternoon that 50 total employees would lose their jobs, including 10 to 15 doctors and midwives. They could get jobs at other UMMS facilities, including other positions at Maryland General.

Scams targeting Baltimore-area home owners

By Steve Kilar — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

Several unscrupulous companies are circulating materials in the Baltimore area that are aimed at taking advantage of homeowners, according to St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, a Baltimore charity that counsels home buyers and people facing foreclosure.

Consuming Interests: IRS closed for a day as part of sequester

Eileen Ambrose — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:30:00 EDT

As part of the sequester to cut federal spending, the IRS will be closed today. Offices, toll-free hotlines, the taxpayer advocate service and hundreds of taxpayer assistance centers ¿ closed.

Calvert Cliffs nuclear unit restarts

By Timothy B. Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:41:00 EDT

Two-day shutdown second unplanned outage in two weeks

Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in southern Maryland restarted one of its two reactors Thursday after fixing the mechanical problem that caused its shutdown two days earlier, a Constellation spokesman said.