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Libor affair shows banks have been betraying consumers' trust on a massive scale

You're likely part of the largest financial scandal in the world today if you have adjustable rate mortgage or a private student loan.

Citizens advisory task force holds second meeting with redevelopers of the Rotunda previewing what the scaled-back project would look like. The $100 million redevelopment at the Roland Park shopping center by Hekemian & Co. includes a boutique-style grocer, retail and 300 apartments.

New Web tool grades banks, large and small, on their lending to small businesses.

The Wisconsin recall and the presidential campaign have become playgrounds for billionaires.

Jamal Lewis filed for bankruptcy in Georgia in April, claiming $14.5 million in assets and $10.6 million in debts — among them, a more than $350,000 judgment on a defaulted loan from the bank whose name hangs over Ravens stadium.

A review of financial disclosure statements sheds light on how Annapolis lawmakers make their money and whom they are indebted to — at least for the sort of debt that's marked in accounting ledgers.

Ex-Ravens running back Jamal Lewis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to the website TMZ.

The owner of an Anne Arundel County trucking company put out of business last year by federal safety officials has filed for bankruptcy protection again, listing more than $3.3 million in debt.

Maryland to launch program to stimulate small businesses lending

Despite concerns about large protests around the G-8 summit at Camp David, only a few people turned out to hold signs in Thurmont Friday. A few dozen more listened to lectures at a public library in Frederick.

Wells Fargo borrowers potentially eligible for mortgage rate reduction under the national settlement with big banks are being notified this month, Maryland's attorney general said Friday.

A man who allegedly robbed a pharmacy using a syringe and tried to rob a woman has been arrested, according to the Howard County Police Department

Businesses in China and India, the emerging markets that Gov. Martin O'Malley has been trawling for trade relationships, are beginning to bite.

Finally, a spotlight will be shone on a widespread business practice that forces unhappy customers to settle disputes through binding arbitration rather than by telling their story in court.

Participation above expectations for local event, as other affiliates struggle with drop in donations after Planned Parenthood controversy.

Baltimore City's error-prone water billing system has triggered a slew of problems for city residents. But Baltimore County residents who use the city water system are finding that the effects of the errors are multiplied for them – tripled, in fact.

A federal judge has ordered the nation's five largest mortgage servicers to provide nearly $1 billion in aid to Maryland homeowners as part of $25 billion settlement.

The Security Plus Federal Credit Union is opening a five-employee branch in the Roland Park Shopping Center. They have two other locations, in Woodlawn and Reisterstown.

MasterCard, Visa warn banks of breach at card processor

A Bulgarian citizen who was involved in an international conspiracy to skim debit and credit card information from bank and other ATMs, including at least one in Bel Air early last year, was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison by a judge in Baltimore Federal District Court Friday.

Maryland's attorney general said Friday that the nearly $60 million pot of money he controls from the national mortgage settlement would be spent only in ways designed to help homeowners and communities struggling with foreclosure.

Some in Carroll County's town of New Windsor want a way to toss out elected officials they are unhappy with.

Maryland should do more for its financial institutions that invest in local communities

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now accepting checking and saving account complaints

Bank of America reportedly will experiment with new checking account fees

The long-awaited reconvening of the Rotunda mall advisory task force will be Tuesday night. Reps from owner Hekemian & Co. will be there to discuss redevelopment plan and take questions.

The Aegis police blotter lists the most recent arrest, crimes and other police reports.

Marylander regulators warn of mortgage settlement scam

The number of Maryland homeowners behind on their mortgage payments but not yet in foreclosure inched downward in 2011.

Under the recently announced State Attorneys General Mortgage Servicing Settlement Marylander's behind on mortgage payments once again have a tool to stay in their homes or receive restitution if they have already been foreclosed upon. On Thursday, February 9, 2012, Maryland joined with the federal government and 48 other states to announce the $25 billion settlement with five of the largest mortgage servicers in the nation. For families there are three basic types of relief:

Petitions and similar online campaigns represent a huge shift in consumer empowerment.

As the federal government and 49 states signed onto a landmark mortgage relief settlement, housing advocates and others pointed to shortcomings.

Bank of America subsidiary to return $8 million

Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is right to sign on to a settlement with the nation's five largest banks over problems in the foreclosure process.

Maryland joins other state attorneys general in an agreement with the nation's top five mortgage servicers over shoddy and illegal foreclosure practices.

Calif., N.Y., Fla. were on fence about joining; announcement expected Thursday

After several years of stalemate, Giant Food and Hekemian & Co., owner of the Rotunda mall, struck a deal that lets Giant out of its long-term lease and lets Hekemian rent to a smaller "boutique" grocer, such as a Trader Joe's. That should facilitate redevelopment of the mall, said Giant and Hekemian officials.

Roland Park: Rotunda mall waiting for redevelopment, as Giant announces departure; mall owner Hekemian & Co. pushing to bring in "boutique" grocer.

Catonsville incidents from Baltimore County police.

Giant closing its store at Rotunda, reopening at site of Fresh & Green's down the street in Hampden. Giant also taking over Fresh & Green's in Parkville.

Giant closing its store at Rotunda, reopening at site of Fresh & Green's down the street in Hampden. Giant also taking over Fresh & Green's in Parkville.

Public housing agency was reimbursed after 2010 loss, says controls worked

Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin wins settlement against former agent over loan

Developer David Tufaro of Roland Park has closed on three of four buildings that will comprise Mill No. 1, his multi-use complex of apartments and office space in Hampden. Construction will begin soon and the place should be at least partly open for business in about 13 months.