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Locally made mitts keep runners toasty in winter months
Susan Clayton, a longtime runner, used to head back to her car with cold hands. Most running gloves on the market didn't meet her needs, so she made her own and launched WhitePaws RunMitts along the way.
How Baltimore County became a hidden world of video game companies
Sid Meier, the gaming guru behind the ‘Civilization’ series, lit a spark in generations of developers who have stayed local.
Baltimore residents fend off ‘porch pirates’ as holiday packages pour in
With more than 120 million packages stolen last year, Baltimoreans try to outsmart thieves with security cameras and package drop boxes.
Former publisher of The Daily Record embodied professional and community success
Christopher Eddings, the former president of The Daily Record and director of publishing operations for the publication’s owner, BridgeTower Media, died from lung cancer. He was 75.
Keppel & Kismet teaches the art of making and gifting — the Baltimore way
Nichole Sullivan loves to use her hands as a creative outlet. So, when the Northeast Baltimore native was ready to change her life, she opened a small business, Keppel & Kismet.
Small businesses want your cash, too, this holiday shopping season
More than 240 million people plan to shop small this holiday season, and small businesses want to take advantage of that — starting with Small Business Saturday.
This Baltimore County doctor gave up medicine to make candles. It helped her heal.
Liz Lehman was an anesthesiologist for nearly 20 years before she left medicine to focus on her well-being and her small candlemaking business in Baltimore County.
Could a higher minimum wage for tipped workers finally be on the menu in Baltimore?
The Baltimore City Council is weighing raising the tipped minimum wage, but some business owners argue that customers would be burdened with higher prices and service charges.
East Coast dockworker negotiations back at an impasse over automation
Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) came to a halt Tuesday afternoon over disagreements about the use of automation.
A couple’s vision for Baltimore’s alcohol scene — no malt liquor or spirits
The Cole family opened Off the Rox Wine and Beer in Highlandtown in 2018 to offer a different kind of experience. They’re about to open a bottle shop and tasting room in Lauraville.
Glen Burnie man fatally shot by motorcyclist in road rage incident
A 51-year-old man was shot and killed in Glen Burnie after a road rage incident that involved erratic driving and tailgating a motorcyclist on Thursday night, authorities said.
Hurricanes have depleted federal funds sought by Key Bridge small businesses
Even though U.S. Small Business Administration funds are depleted, requests for financial help from those affected by the Key Bridge disaster continue to roll in, including 500 new applications in the last month.
Biden urges Key Bridge construction funding in visit to Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore is among 55 ports across 27 states and territories that will receive nearly $3 billion through the Clean Ports Program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Big Ghost is coming for Mom and Pop Ghost — and winning tour tickets
The way the US Ghost Adventures markets itself in some cities is so similar to longer-running local ghost tours that customers become confused, owners say.
Baltimore’s Fearless Video showcases the diverse faces and voices in politics
Baltimore native Julian Hamer co-founded Fearless Video Production after meeting another production aide for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign.
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