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A hotel in Glen Burnie was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday night, with two suspects making off with cash and two cell phones, Anne Arundel County police said.

Online travel company Orbitz has reached a confidential agreement with Baltimore and Montgomery counties over claims it improperly avoided paying some taxes, according to court records and the company's attorney.

A decision will come down within 10 days on whether the property of the Candle Light Inn can be turned into a funeral home.

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What began as an adventure in 2010 for two 50-ish female friends who were novice entrepreneurs ended Oct. 31 when they closed the Obladi hotel on Ellicott City's Main Street to reclaim their personal lives.

A small fire at an Aberdeen hotel damaged a housekeeping room on Saturday evening, the State Fire Marshal's office reported.

Fifty years after it connected Maryland with Delaware, the rest of the Northeast and eventually the entire eastern seaboard, Interstate 95 is a cultural and economic powerhouse with a legacy that reaches into every aspect of life.

The venerable Lord Baltimore Hotel is poised to make a rebirth after undergoing a multimillion-dollar face lift in recent months.

Two ceremonies -- Greek and Lutheran -- for one happy couple.

Who says a restaurant can't offer both picturesque views and a satisfying dining experience?

The state Board of Public Works on Wednesday gave approval for the Maryland Aviation Administration to spend about $1.05 million to maintain the hotel on the airport grounds, said MAA spokesman Jonathan Dean.

White Marsh chef raises funds for kidney research

Money-losing hotel may yet turn a profit, consultant finds, but Baltimore's lucrative convention business still at risk without more meeting space

The longtime Maryland tradition of Senior Week, in which high school graduates swarm to the beach for sun and not entirely legal fun, is in the spotlight after Maryland attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Doug Gansler was photographed in the middle of a party where underage kids were drinking.

Consultant's study advises against sale or refinancing of $300M convention center hotel

Spencer Wolff takes over at the historic country inn

Playing the final hand of the week in a round of bidding for the right to build a casino in Prince George's County, MGM Resorts on Friday proposed a $925 million resort at National Harbor.

The Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport, the only hotel on airport property, will be closing at the end of November when its 30-year lease expires, said Kevin Carnes, general manager of the hotel.

Brian Boston says Highland Inn to open soon

Harmony Lodge AF & AM held its annual ladies night at their lodge Saturday. More than 60 lodge members and their spouses as well as the wives of the several of the late members were honored at a dinner. The lodge members prepared a dinner of roast beef, gravy, stuffing, ham, green beans, rolls, butter, cake and ice cream, coffee and iced tea. On arrival each of the ladies received a beautiful carnation which they could carry or pin on their dress. The lodge gave out door prizes of gift

Edward "Eddie" Dopkin, whose business acumen and knack for building relationships fueled a long career in Baltimore's restaurant and catering industries, died on Saturday at Sinai Hospital from complications associated with a form of leukemia. The resident of Keswick was 61.

A three-alarm fire damaged the 88-year-old Majestic Hotel in Ocean City, city officials reported.

Scoozi is replacing Crossroads, which flourished in the 1990s as a venue for business breakfasts.

After 21 years, Jilly's Bar and Grill in Ellicott City has closed its doors. The new owners hope to have the White Oak Tavern, a farm-to-table restaurant, open by Dec. 1.

The Chasseur in Canton is a likable enough tavern. Think of it as the kind of place where you can sit down for a good square meal of well-prepared comfort food and then, if you're feeling perky, spend some time at the adjacent bar with your friends and neighbors.

A man targeted by police in an investigation was shot by officers during a traffic stop Friday morning when authorities said he reached for a weapon, according to Baltimore County police.

Poker tables opened to the public Friday at Rocky Gap Casino Resort near Cumberland in Western Maryland, state lottery officials said

The 'Baggage Claim' writer-director started writing as a student at Morgan, enjoys showing the city in a positive light.

The Colonial Players is opening its 65th season with an invitation for audiences to embark on an adventure of new voices and broad horizons — namely a time travel production penned by prolific British master of farce, Alan Ayckbourn.

MGM Resorts International presented an early look Wednesday at the design for its proposed $800 million casino and resort at National Harbor in Prince George's County.

In Mount Vernon, a neighborhood stacked with trendy bars, hot nightspots and intriguing ethnic restaurants, Tavern on the Hill stands out — because it's not any of those things.

Baltimore tourism leaders will have to find another way to draw visitors over Labor Day weekend after the Grand Prix of Baltimore was canceled. They are focused on more sporting events and filling up the dead time of winter.

The Towson Moose Lodge property on Mylander Lane, which for over six decades has housed the fraternal organization's meetings and hosted community events, is for sale after the lodge's charter was revoked earlier this year.

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Mark your calendars to visit the Perryville Farmer's Market every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. until Oct. 25. The Farmer's Market is at Broad Street and Roundhouse Drive. Local produce, mushrooms, honey, hot and fresh homemade potato chips – made while you wait! – candles and homemade scented soaps are available.

The tavern is working with the chef Mark Davis, recently of Ten Ten American Bistro

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It's hard to believe its September, summer is gone and the kids are back to school and some off to college.

Emancipation Day is recognized as Laurel's oldest festival, dating back to the early 1900s. This year, the parade will make a comeback for the Sept. 7 Emancipation Day festival and it's being billed by the event's new organizers as a return to the past, along with new activities such as a 5k walk/run, more vendors, speakers, games and other events.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Old Stein Inn near Edgewater is in full flower.

Sales staff of Holiday Inn Express and Suites treated Laurel High School teachers, coaches and staff to lunch Aug. 15 during teacher duty days prior to the first day of school on Aug. 19.