Shofer’s Furniture, more than century old Federal Hill retailer, will close
One report, by analysts at UBS, predicted 100,000 retail locations could shutter in the next…
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Maryland unemployment rate dips to 6.9% as economy shows slow signs of recovery
Maryland’s August jobs gains came partly from industries that were slammed in the pandemic’s wake….
Hot property: Custom contemporary living in Lutherville Timonium
Unique features: This custom home, built by J. Paul Builders, has a grand entrance with…
Under Armour launches voter turnout initiative
Prior to that, he spent a decade at VF Corp. as coalition president of outdoor…
Abandoned Baltimore fire station to get new life as museum honoring Black firefighters
“Since 2009, we’ve doing annual events about African Americans’ contributions to the fire service, so…
Enchanted Arts and Sole Comfort Footwear owners closing physical location after 33 years, moving to online shop amid coronavirus pandemic
Last December, they had a Shop Local / Give Local fundraiser where they sold $5…
Refrigerators, stoves and other appliances in short supply during pandemic in Maryland and elsewhere
“I have people who have been waiting for appliances for months,” said Cummins, owner of…
Hot property: Luxurious condominium in heart of Annapolis
Unique features of property: Located in Murray Hill in Annapolis’ historic district, this single-level condo…
Chase Bank opening branch in South Baltimore’s Cherry Hill as neighborhood’s first national bank
Opening in Cherry Hill reflects the company’s commitment to providing economic opportunity to neighborhoods that…
‘Super Rec Center’ construction begins in South Baltimore’s Cherry Hill
The 35,000-square-foot Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center will feature three pools, an indoor track,…
Baltimore-based Laureate Education to sell off South American universities, Walden University
In addition, the company announced Friday that it plans to sell Walden University, an online…
Edward Owen ‘Bud’ McNicholas Jr., a standout lacrosse player and engineering CEO, dies
“I’m pretty sure that he went to Malaysia, and it took me a long time…