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For the first time in more than 150 years, Hampden is without a hardware store
Falkenhanβs Hardware was a staple for every Baltimore homeβs needs. A fire that destroyed the building has the Hampden community reflecting on what it means to lose it.
State regulators deny half of BGEβs request for $152 million in rate hikes
Marylandβs utility regulator partially denied Baltimore Gas and Electricβs request to recoup cost overruns from 2023 β blunting an increase in monthly bills.
Moore charts a new energy strategy amid surging costs and data center boom
Gov. Wes Moore signed a directive aimed at tamping down rising utility costs, and he blamed Marylandβs regional grid operator and President Donald Trump for the stateβs energy challenges.
Gas industry insider helped Moore administration choose its Public Service Commission members
An American Gas Association employee participated in the interview process for the top leadership roles at the stateβs utility regulating agency.
Mount Vernon apartment building in Chasen Cos. portfolio condemned
Baltimore authorities have issued an emergency notice to condemn and demolish a Mount Vernon apartment building in real estate developer Brandon Chasenβs portfolio.
The penny is dead, but itβs a coin toss as to whether businesses will feel it
The U.S. has stopped making pennies. It's causing a coin shortage that will have few short-term consequences for businesses and consumers, but could be hard to manage in the long term.
Baltimore plus Boston equals new Hampden gift shop
Andrew Hatch and Jonathan Todd moved to Baltimore last year from New York City. And they brought their eye for fun gifts and beautiful home decor with them, opening Balston Mercantile in Hampden.
Constellation CEO to Maryland: Donβt let Exelon build your power plant
Joe Dominguez took shots at the investor-owned utility company Exelon as competition to build more power plants in Maryland reaches a pivotal moment.
Federal workers could get their back pay as soon as this weekend
America's civil servants missed two paydays amid the government shutdown. They could get those missing checks within the next week.
βWe keep waiting.β The long struggle of the Superblockβs dwindling business district.
Businesses have come and gone, but owners of those that stayed said they feel disillusioned by the politicians β seven mayors and counting β and developers who have made promise after promise about what the area could become.
Stalemate: Tomorrow marks longest federal government shutdown ever
Thereβs no immediate end in sight, as Congress and President Donald Trump fight over funding Medicaid and subsidizing the Affordable Care Act.
Constellation pitches new nuclear reactors and batteries in Maryland
As Maryland lawmakers push for additional in-state power sources, Constellation Energy is providing them a range of options. Among them: generating natural gas, creating battery storage and more.
Need a sink unclogged? Federal workers turn to side hustles for cash.
Federal workers havenβt been paid since September. Some of them are looking for odd jobs, while others are fully leaning into their side hustles.
Maryland officials sound alarm on data centersβ $100 billion power grid suck
The rapid rise of data centers is hitting the regionβs power grid. Maryland lawmakers are concerned that utility ratepayers will pay the $100 billion price for them.
Massive data centers invaded Virginia β and Maryland wants to be next
Virginiaβs rapid accumulation of nearly 600 data centers now feels like a warning for some Marylanders, as businesses and local governments look to attract the giant facilities.
BikramYogaWorks closes yoga studio in Mount Vernon
The owners of BikramYogaWorks, the yoga studio known for its hot yoga and pilates, have decided to shutter its Mount Vernon location. A new location in Fells Point is underway.
Maryland is losing federal jobs faster than any other state. When should we start worrying?
Nearly 15,000 federal jobs in Maryland have been lost since the start of the year. Economists arenβt worried β yet.
Baltimore-based Volo Kids Foundation celebrates 10 years of bringing free sports to kids
In the 15 years since its founding, Volo Sports has grown to be the largest provider of social sports in the nation. And the companyβs nonprofit arm, launched in 2015, has grown too.
Princeton Sports alumni open new bike and ski shop in Baltimore County
Corey Adams and Gregory Doda, former employees of the beloved Princeton Sports in Baltimore County, have opened their own bike and ski shop β right behind the old store.
Kevin Plank sells Sagamore Pendry to hotel management company
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank sold his ownership stake in the luxury boutique hotel Sagamore Pendry to the hotelβs management company. His brother, Scott Plank, also sold his shares in the deal.
