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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.
Meet the couple helping to frame Baltimore’s culture and history
JLP Custom Picture Framing in the Old Goucher neighborhood of Baltimore has been around for about 50 years and has been owned since 2006 by Thom and Carol Stone.
Port of Baltimore reopens after dockworkers reach deal to end three-day long strike — for now
The deal reached Thursday night allows to the union and port management time to negotiate a new contract.
As port strike looms, businesses are still reeling from Key Bridge collapse
Six months after the Key Bridge collapse, more than 5,500 companies — most of them in transportation and warehousing — have applied for SBA loans.
This Midwestern beauty founder brought her hair care recipes to Baltimore
Baltimore County resident Abigail Kuehl co-founded the hair care brand Antidote, which makes natural products for salons.
5-alarm fire in downtown Baltimore prompts road closures, temporary light rail suspension
A fire broke out in downtown Baltimore on Sunday, impacting traffic as the Orioles prepare for their final regular-season home game.
Will lower mortgage rates bring relief to Baltimore-area residents?
With mortgage rates coming down, relief could be on the horizon for Baltimore-area homebuyers, home sellers and home builders alike.
An Anne Arundel County singer invented a tool for the art of crab picking
Shelby Blondell, a singer and songwriter in Anne Arundel County, invented and patented The Sheller, a 3-in-1 seafood mallet, picker and bottle opener.
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