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Trump tariffs loom over Port of Baltimore’s car imports from Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump has specifically named China, Mexico and Canada, three of the Port of Baltimore’s top four importers, as countries he’d like to tariff. If imposed, those tariffs could slow activity at the port.
Maryland to build horse training center at Carroll County farm founded by Art Rooney
Shamrock Farm was established in 1948 by Art Rooney, who founded the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it remains in the the Rooney family.
Under Armour officials pitch ‘underdog’ strategy to investors
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank and other company officials told investors Thursday that they have an “underdog” mentality as they seek to build back the brand.
Gov. Moore talks ‘brokenness’ of health care system, condemns CEO killing
At an event at the B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Moore was asked about his thoughts on a Maryland native being arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
With Preakness waning in popularity, organizers hope a $3M festival will bring fans back
A new effort, coinciding with a state-financed injection of $400 million into thoroughbred racetrack facilities, seeks to invigorate the Preakness — beginning with next year, its 150th edition.
Under Armour to outfit Unrivaled, pro women’s basketball 3-on-3 league starring Angel Reese
A group of the top women’s basketball players — including Baltimore area native Angel Reese — will debut the league next month wearing Under Armour uniforms.
‘A $5 billion startup’: Under Armour opens Baltimore Peninsula store, seeks to reenergize brand
A ceremony Saturday formally launched Under Armour’s new Baltimore Peninsula store. It also punctuated a season of change for the storied Baltimore brand.
Key Bridge builder Kiewit hires powerful Maryland lobbyists
A Maryland power couple’s lobbying efforts will focus on “any and all matters concerning the Key Bridge.”
By land and by sea: Key Bridge rebuild likely to use barges, trestles
Before a massive structure can again stand above the Patapsco River, some smaller ones will need to be erected.
Bark Social, popular dog bar, abruptly closes all locations
Bark Social, the popular, dog-friendly bar, abruptly closed all its locations.
Baysox drop Bowie from name and rebrand with new, more regional name
The Orioles’ Double-A affiliate is changing its name to the Chesapeake Baysox in an effort to appeal to a wider audience across the Chesapeake Bay region.
Key Bridge replacement towers over old span in preliminary drawings
The replacement for the Key Bridge would vertically dwarf the felled span and have slightly more space between its main piers, preliminary designs show.
Pimlico design changes would preserve location of historic racing oval
After long planning to “rotate” the racing oval at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, state officials now expect the track to remain at the same angle when the historic venue is rebuilt.
Orioles to keep revenue from Savannah Bananas games, stadium authority votes
As landlord of Oriole Park, the Maryland Stadium Authority could keep a portion of revenues from next year’s event. But in an effort to incentivize special events, it’s letting the Orioles keep the money.
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