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The Social Security Administration meant job stability. Not anymore.
Baltimore County is home to the Social Security Administration headquarters. Thousands of federal employees are worried about their jobs.
The Social Security Administration employs about 10,000 people in Maryland, many through its headquarters in Woodlawn.
Why these Marylanders are doubling down on DEI
Marylanders are leaning into DEI as the term itself is being weaponized and its initiatives have become a target of the Donald Trump administration.
This year, Juan Webster and his team will train about 2,000 Montage International employees at its 16 properties worldwide, including the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging best practices.
Hon’s Honey: Curtis Bay business buzzes with local women workers
The Well offers clothing, food, supplies and a mentorship program for women and teens.
Mandy Memmel, owner of Hon's Honey Marketplace, is photographed inside her shop in Curtis Bay, Md. on February 7, 2025.
Maryland delegation condemns DOGE at Social Security rally in Woodlawn
Sen. Chris Van Hollen and other Maryland Democratic leaders denounced slashing cuts by DOGE at a rally outside the Woodlawn-based Social Security Administration.
Rep. Kweisi Mfume speaks during a rally outside of the Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn amid reports DOGE is eyeing the agency.
Maryland officials push back on BGE’s gas rate hikes
With BGE utility bills rising, Del. Elizabeth Embry, a Baltimore Democrat, recently introduced legislation to require more information about costly natural gas projects.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown speaks during a press conference addressing rising BGE costs and legislation aimed at lower heating costs and improving public safety outside of Baltimore City Hall on February 4th, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
Struggling Black businesses lament a new challenge: Trump
Black businesses were already experiencing losses in support following an increase in sales following George Floyd and then a slew of anti-DEI lawsuits that followed.
Kora Polydore, owner of Kora Lee’s Comfort Food Café & Bakery, won a pitch competition promising a rent-free space that went sour. She now finds herself having to dip into savings to build out this location on Greenmount, which she hopes to be open at the end of March.
Princeton Sports, beloved family-owned store, to close after 89 years in business
Princeton Sports, a beloved family-owned outdoor sports and recreation store in Baltimore, is closing after 89 years of business.
Exterior of Princeton Sports as seen on February 1, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
Federal cuts mean 117 layoffs at Baltimore County’s Job Corps Center
The U.S. Department of Labor is closing the Woodstock Job Corps Center in Woodstock, Maryland, following budget cuts to the youth career training program.
The Woodstock Job Corps Center told the state it is closing and laying off 117 employees.
Admiral Fell Inn gets a rebrand with renovations, new name
The Admiral Fell Inn is rebranding as The William Fell, named after the English shipbuilder who settled the waterfront neighborhood.
Renderings of The William Fell hotel in Fells Point.
Baltimore’s content creators prepare for the end of TikTok
Without the social media app, Baltimore-area influencers and businesses stand to lose a beloved speech platform — and money.
BALTIMORE, MD - JAN 15, 2025: Kendall McGill, 31, works on creating content for Youtube in her home in Baltimore on January 15, 2025. She reports that she has slowed down on creating content for Tiktok as the possible ban approaches.
Bondhouse Kitchen in Fells Point closes
Bondhouse Kitchen, a Fells Point restaurant whose American and Southern cuisine made it a brunch hotspot, quietly closed Sunday after four years in business.
Bondhouse Kitchen is one of many businesses that has opened and closed at that Fells Point location. (Julie Bykowicz/The Baltimore Banner)
Fila sports brand to lay off 130 workers in Towson and Curtis Bay
Sports apparel brand FILA plans to lay off more than 220 employees in the United States, including 130 in Towson and Curtis Bay.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 30: A detail of John Isner of the United States Fila shoes against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 30, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
‘Learn and earn’: Maryland is betting big on apprenticeships
Maryland wants to attract students to the trades through apprenticeship programs starting at the high school level, joining a push across the U.S.
Heidi Pratt gives students a demo on concrete tools used created by DeWalt.
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.
Susan Clayton of WhitePaws Runmitts with her mittens on December 20, 2024 outside of the factory they are made in at Nightmare Graphics. WhitePaws Runmitts is Baltimore-based and -made company that makes running mitts to keep runners' hands warm in the winter and cold mornings and nights.
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.
Amazon packages on the front steps of a Baltimore home, Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
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.
Christopher Eddings, the former president of The Daily Record and director of publishing operations for the publication’s owner, BridgeTower Media.
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.
Nichole Sullivan of Keppel & Kismet inside of her new store, which is currently being renovated.
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.
Meredith Morse, right, and Erin Behle, glaze their creations at The Clayground Studio & Gallery.
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.
Liz Lehman was an anesthesiologist before founding the Baltimore County candlemaking company, Aluminate Life.
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