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Real Estate Matters: Can you report a bad home inspector?
A seller finds an inspector's actions suspicious. What are the seller's options?
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Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s $20M lawsuit against Nike set for July trial
An Oregon judge set a July 2024 trial date for a civil trial in which Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is suing Nike on allegations the footwear company breached its contract.
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Sugarloaf Mountain closure stirs concerns over its future
There has been no access to Sugarloaf Mountain since late August, after the private nonprofit corporation that owns and maintains the park abruptly closed it following a reported burglary attempt.
Italian marketplace selling wines, subs and brick-oven pizza to open in Village of Cross Keys in 2024
The market will be a combination delicatessen, grocery and liquor store serving Italian subs, sandwiches, pastas and Neapolitan pizza.
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Baltimore school system struggles to process some vendor payments; City Council calls for hearing
Baltimore City Council members are planning a hearing with city school officials over the system’s problems with late payments to vendors.
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Judge approves foreclosure sale of Kevin Spacey’s Baltimore home
A Baltimore judge approved the foreclosure sale of Kevin Spacey’s home overlooking the Inner Harbor in August.
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Baltimore migrant workers’ rights organization gets federal grant to fight gender-based workplace harassment
The U.S. Department of Labor Tuesday awarded over $1.5 million to five community organizations, including a Baltimore nonprofit, “to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and harassment against underserved and marginalized women workers.”
Len Stoler Lexus in Towson accused of firing worker because of disability related to traumatic brain injury
Len Stoler Lexus in Towson has been accused of violating federal law by demoting and then firing a worker because of disabilities stemming from a traumatic brain injury suffered in a serious motorcycle accident.
Pappas Seafood’s new Perry Hall distribution center opens Wednesday and includes carryout for crabcakes
The Pappas Seafood carryout offering crabcakes, soup and other favorites will open at the same time as the distribution hub in Baltimore County.
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This is the car brand Americans hate the most
These are the 32 carmakers who Americans are least fond of, though the most hated car brands do not always translate to lower sales.
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500 people apply for 200 spots in pilot of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to create a service program for recent high school graduates is scheduled to start next month.
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Baltimore’s historic Caulkers’ Houses make their long anticipated debut in Fells Point
The homes are remarkable because they housed African-American families. The men were engaged as ship caulkers, the backbone of the ship caulking trade industry in the 19th century.
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Baltimore County Police promotes its first Latino major; advocates say too few Black officers in leadership
Michael A. Cortes III is Baltimore County’s first Latino police major. He was promoted at a ceremony with 40 sworn officers and eight professional staff who received new roles.
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Higher ed commission considers Stevenson University physical therapy degree program similar to those at UMES, UMB
The Maryland Higher Education Commission is considering Stevenson University’s plans to offer a doctor of physical therapy degree, with two other universities in the state objecting to the proposal.
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The city wants to sell a 20-story tower in downtown Baltimore for an office-to-residential conversion
The city of Baltimore is considering whether to sell a 20-story office building downtown after a report said it could fetch $10 million if pitched as an office-to-residential conversion.
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Ask the Builder: Three-season room challenges
Three-season rooms, if not built correctly, can create many problems you'd never imagine.
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Detroit automakers and UAW remain far from a deal as end-of-day strike deadline approaches
With a deadline looming just before midnight Thursday, the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three automakers remain far apart in contract talks and the union is preparing to strike.
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Real Estate Matters: Does paying property taxes give you the rights of ownership?
Adverse possession does allow you to become the owner of a property if you openly and notoriously make use of someone else’s land, you pay the real estate taxes on that land, and you use the land exclusively for at least 21 years.
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Italian multinational company buys majority stake in Kevin Plank’s Sagamore Spirit
An Italian holding company known for its amaretto business is buying a majority stake in Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit, a rye whiskey company owned by Under Armour founder Kevin Plank.
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Industries where CEOs grossly outearn their average workers
Amidst failed negotiations over compensation and other concerns, the Hollywood writers’ strike passed the 100-day mark on Aug. 9. One factor fueling tensions between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is the outsized pay of Hollywood CEOs, which surged in 2021 and preceded a record-setting wave of layoffs across the media industry.
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‘Anti-chump’ clause makes Ravens a silent party to Orioles lease talks
An so-called anti-chump clause in the leases of Baltimore's two pro sports teams makes the Ravens a significant, if silent, party to the Orioles’ negotiations with the state.
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Gov. Wes Moore says he has no interest in higher office in 2024, calling himself ‘the most improbable governor’
Gov. Wes Moore fended off questions on whether he’d run in the 2024 Democratic presidential primary.
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Latest data on home sales for Baltimore region shows fewer sales and listings, higher prices
Median home prices in the Baltimore region continue to climb despite the highest mortgage rates in more than two decades, according to a new report from the real estate firm Bright MLS. Sales meanwhile are off by about 22%.
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Looking for a refill? McDonald’s is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years
The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald’s confirmed this week.
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Maryland plans to spend $1.2 billion on stadium improvements for the Orioles and Ravens. How much money is that really?
The $1.2 billion for stadium improvements, which will likely cost the state more than $2 billion after interest, is an unparalleled infusion of taxpayer money into Baltimore.
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Historic Reynolds Tavern on Annapolis Church Circle listed for sale for $4.7 million
The Reynolds Tavern, a staple of downtown Annapolis since the 1700s, will be put up for sale, Hyatt Commercial Real Estate announced.
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Giant Food is changing its home delivery strategy, closing Hanover warehouse and laying off workers
Giant Food, the Baltimore region’s largest supermarket, is upending how it delivers groceries, switching to a localized model that uses store workers and third-party delivery services and shutting down a home delivery service warehouse in Hanover.
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10 jobs with the most remote work opportunities
Remote work is more common now than ever, with over 10% of civilian workers working remotely in 2022. The surge is, surprisingly to some, resulting in more productivity. An Upwork study found 61% of employees reported increased productivity by the end of 2020. Hiring managers also reported improved performance from employees one year into remote work.
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With federal NOPAIN Act, Maryland doctors, advocates hope fewer opioids will be prescribed
The federal NOPAIN law aims to reduce opioid use by incentivizing outpatient surgical centers to use other pain relief methods like nerve blocks and long-acting numbing medications.
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Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott join workers’ union in a call to staff the public sector
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott rallied with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in South Baltimore Saturday morning on the last leg of a nationwide tour encouraging people to fill open positions in local government.