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Maryland officials sound alarm on data centers’ $100 billion power grid suck
The rapid rise of data centers is hitting the region’s power grid. Maryland lawmakers are concerned that utility ratepayers will pay the $100 billion price for them.
Massive data centers invaded Virginia — and Maryland wants to be next
Virginia’s 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 aren’t worried — 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 company’s 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 — 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 hotel’s management company. His brother, Scott Plank, also sold his shares in the deal.
Advocates in Baltimore protest deportation of cruise ship employees to Philippines
Grassroots organizations gathered in Baltimore for a rally protesting the detainment and deportation of four migrant seaworkers this month.
Business owners ‘very irritated’ by street closures for Maryland Cycling Classic
The Maryland Cycling Classic has business owners upset and closing their doors as the route causes rolling closures for swaths of the city.
A Columbia firm is saving tween jewelry darling Claire’s from extinction
Claire’s has been a fixture in American malls for decades. They nearly left thousands of empty storefronts until investment firm Ames Watson, based in Columbia, agreed to buy parts of the retailer.
Drug manufacturer Catalent to lay off 350 employees in the Baltimore region
Catalent is laying off hundreds at its facility in Anne Arundel County and more than two dozen workers in Baltimore.
I’m ready to quit TikTok, but my job won’t let me
I spend four to six hours a day, or just shy of 40 hours a week, scrolling through short-form videos of dogs, a stranger’s marital drama and far too many advertisements.
Fur-real! Bark Social has returned to Baltimore.
Bark Social, the beloved dog park and beer garden combo, is back in Baltimore with some former employees and new ownership.
BGE dodges mass power outage after transmission failure shuts down power plant
A mass power outage in Central Maryland was avoided on Monday, following a transmission failure at a local Baltimore Gas and Electric Company substation.
What Brazil’s 50% tariff means for Maryland
President Trump is increasing tariffs on products imported from Brazil. Here's how that will affect Maryland.
Clean energy batteries could save Marylanders big money — but projects are stalling
Ultility-size clean energy storage batteries could save Maryland ratepayers big money, but projects have stalled partly because the region’s grid operator has been overwhelmed with project requests.
BGE customers will save $3 on their monthly bills — next summer
Next summer, BGE customers will see a $3 reduction on monthly bills, thanks to the outcome of a capacity market auction, the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel said Thursday.
The little-known state agency greenlighting utility rate hikes
The Maryland Public Service Commission approves the proposed rate hikes on customers of BGE and other utility companies. Here’s how it works.
Maryland’s airwaves lost a federal lifeline, but public media won’t go silent
Congress passed the Recissions Act of 2025, guaranteeing the end of federal funding of public media and putting local stations in a financial predicament.
Two Bark Social locations could reopen under new ownership
A Maryland-based company agreed last month to purchase Bark Social's locations in Canton and Columbia.
