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Poppleton residents say Baltimore should scrap its deal with La Cité: ‘We want that land back’

September 22, 2023

Orioles CEO John Angelos said ‘everything is stacked against’ small-market MLB teams. Is he right?

September 22, 2023

Stephen Gerald Kennedy, a Korean War veteran who ran a temporary staffing agency, died Sept. 17 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He was 85.

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September 23, 2023

Stephen Gerard Kennedy, Korean War veteran and temporary staffing agency owner, dies

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Ask the Builder: Front porch repair or replace?

September 22, 2023

Real Estate Matters: Can you report a bad home inspector?

A seller finds an inspector's actions suspicious. What are the seller's options?

September 21, 2023

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.

September 20, 2023

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.

September 20, 2023

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.

September 20, 2023

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.

September 20, 2023

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.

September 19, 2023

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.”

September 19, 2023

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.

September 18, 2023

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.

September 18, 2023

These are the 32 carmakers who Americans are least fond of, though the most hated car brands do not always translate to lower sales.

September 18, 2023

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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.

September 18, 2023

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.

September 16, 2023

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.

September 16, 2023

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.

September 15, 2023

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.

September 15, 2023

Ask the Builder: Three-season room challenges

Three-season rooms, if not built correctly, can create many problems you'd never imagine.

September 15, 2023

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.

September 14, 2023

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.

September 14, 2023

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.

September 14, 2023

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.

September 13, 2023

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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.

September 13, 2023

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.

September 13, 2023

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%.

September 12, 2023

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.

September 12, 2023

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.

September 12, 2023

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.

September 11, 2023

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.

September 11, 2023

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.

September 11, 2023

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.

September 11, 2023

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.

September 09, 2023