Wine Village in Baltimore: What’s new this year?
The Wine Village in Baltimore, which will bring international wines and beers to Inner Harbor,...
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‘Capacity equals cargo, cargo equals jobs’: $1B container terminal could reshape Port of Baltimore
The $1 billion Sparrows Point Container Terminal is expected to increase capacity in the Port...
Carroll County Public Schools announces 2026 Teacher of the Year
Westminster High School business and entrepreneurship teacher Emily Brynes is Carroll County's Teacher of the...
Steakhouses endangered? Maryland restaurants get creative amid closures, rising beef costs and shifting tastes
In the wake of two Maryland steakhouse closures, restaurateurs and diners think out loud about...
Spotify adds verification badge to distinguish human artists from AI
Due to the millions of artists on Spotify, not every badge will appear immediately.
Northrop Grumman Baltimore layoffs reflect program changes, not broad cuts, analysts say
A recent round of layoffs affecting Northrop Grumman workers in the Baltimore region appears to...
Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines
Trump said his administration gave Spirit “a final proposal” and would make an announcement soon.
Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
Trump did not flesh out his objections in the social media post.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement, by the numbers
The settlement wraps up one of the most complicated bankruptcy cases ever in U.S. courts.
Sorority sisters invest in their old Baltimore neighborhood
Eight sorority sisters have banded together and formed an entity to redevelop vacant and abandoned...
Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper
Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice.
Apple leads Wall Street toward more records as oil prices pull back
The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of...
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
The possibility emerged ahead of the trial on allegations that Meta poses a public nuisance.
Thermos recalls millions of food, beverage bottles over flawed stopper
Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by the stopper,...
Vote on fate of historic Elkridge pet cemetery delayed
The Howard County zoning board will decide on a developer's plan to develop Rosa Bonheur...
Outdoor food truck, small-business market returning to downtown Baltimore
An open-air food truck and local artisan market will be returning to Baltimore's Downtown on...
Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company’s evolution from a nonprofit
The trial centers on OpenAI's 2015 birth as a nonprofit startup funded by Elon Musk.
Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee
GUARD Act requires AI chatbot providers to verify ages, limit data collection for minors.
Pasadena’s Hysteria Taphouse finds buyer in its trivia host, remains open
Two days before its scheduled closure, the trivia host at Pasadena's Hysteria Taphouse became its...
Harford County planners want new site plan for proposed Fallston wedding venue
The owners of Harford Hill Farm want to use 74,000 square feet of the property...
Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules
The tool requires players to take a video selfie that will be used to estimate...
Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board rejected Union Pacific's initial application as incomplete in January.
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide
That’s still down from one year ago, when the rate averaged 6.76%.
Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice
The roles were filled at 22 stores in Arkansas and Texas in recent months.
Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
New data showed that prices outgrew American incomes for the second straight month.
You’re probably paying more for insurance lately. A new study suggests federal action to cut costs
Analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year.
Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades
U.S. jobless aid applications for the week ending April 25 fell by 26,000 by to...
US economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
GDP rebounded from a lackluster 0.5% expansion the last three months of 2025.
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
An inflation gauge monitored by the Fed rose 0.7% in March from February.
US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
Strong profit reports from companies like Alphabet and Amazon helped support the stock market.
UMBC poll: Baltimore unity high on culture, lower on neighborhood politics
Baltimore residents are broadly united around cultural pride and neighborhood trust, according to a new...
Taharka Brothers collaborates with DC bakery on ice cream sandwich
Beloved Baltimore ice cream company Taharka Brothers and a D.C. bakery Whisked by Jenna will...
11 Mother’s Day restaurant specials in and around Baltimore
Mother's Day, on May 10, is quickly approaching, and reservations at seats across Baltimore and...
Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI’s beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betraying promises to keep OpenAI a nonprofit
Uber moves toward becoming an ‘everything app’ with hotel bookings powered by Expedia
More than 1 million vacation rentals from Vrbo will be added later this year.
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
The Fed kept its short-term rate at 3.6%.
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
Meta’s minimum age to open an account on Facebook or Instagram is 13.
Families of Canada school shooting victims sue OpenAI over shooter’s use of ChatGPT
Five children and an educator were killed in Canada’s deadliest mass shooting in years.
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump’s pick approved by Senate committee
The vote was 13-11, with all Republican senators voting in favor and Democrats opposed.
Edmunds: These are the best midsize trucks for off-roading in 2026
Each delivers a blend of trail-readiness and everyday usability.
Oil prices keep spurting higher, but US stocks hold near their records
Brent crude’s price is approaching its high point of the war.
Costco offers new option for its $1.50 hot dog combo
Shoppers can now opt for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water.
Bits & Bites: Baltimore Thai restaurant helps break noodle world record
A Thai eatery in Baltimore joined Southeast Asian restaurants from across the country to successfully...
MidnighTreats, a ‘shockingly plant-based’ cookie shop, heads to Fells Point
MidnighTreats, a bakery specializing in plant-based cookies weighing a third of a pound each, is...
The UAE’s departure from OPEC shakes up the alliance that influences oil prices worldwide
The departure could have long-term effects on oil prices.
Amazon touts a ‘major expansion’ with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen
The collaboration with Amazon Web Services would involve co-developing a new platform for AI agents.
Harford In Brief: Aberdeen mayor hopes to upgrade park; Havre de Grace hears library complaints
A civic round-up of news in Havre de Grace and Aberdeen.
Pair of food fundraisers for health causes to kick off this weekend
Two fundraising events in Baltimore this weekend will center around food and drink.
Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI’s future
The jury was elected Monday and the trial is scheduled to take three weeks.
The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco’s aid to China
An investigation showed American companies helped construct China’s surveillance state.
Hot Property: Towson home with pool, lush gardens is listed for $2.35M
A contemporary stone Towson home on 1 acre with formal gardens and a patio featuring...
GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
Companies big and small are seeking refunds on tariffs they paid.
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings.
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Swift has been a target of AI misuse in the past.
Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
Also Wednesday, the Senate Banking Committee will vote on whether to confirm Kevin Warsh.
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
The exhibition comments on how algorithms shape our perceptions.
US consumer confidence inches higher in the face of soaring gasoline prices
The national average for a gallon of gas in the U.S. rose to $4.18 this...
BP’s profit more than doubles as US gas prices hit the highest point since the start of war in Iran
The oil and gas industry has been in upheaval since the start of the Iran...
The state of women’s finances: How homeownership is becoming the great equalizer
Despite all the obstacles, women remain a powerful force in the homebuying market
Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Stocks enmeshed in the artificial-intelligence industry led the way lower.
United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel
The UAE had been a longtime member of OPEC.
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
Trump's newest tariff push is likely to prove sturdier than what the Supreme Court tossed...
Baltimore residents split on city’s direction as mayor promotes progress abroad
While Mayor Brandon Scott is in Spain this week promoting Baltimore’s progress on a global...
Baltimore Sun leaders, editorial board talk about ideological diversity during TV town hall
The Baltimore Sun's management and editorial board members discussed how the newspaper provides differing yet...
Johns Hopkins’ childhood home sold to equestrian therapy nonprofit
The Gambrills birthplace of Johns Hopkins was sold. It could be used for horse therapy...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX posts jobs, files permit applications in Westminster
Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX posted jobs and filed building permit applications in Westminster.
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano’s eruption
Man found holding a terracotta mortar, used as a shield from falling volcanic stones.
Guide to first-time homebuyer grants
Coming up with a down payment on a home — especially if it’s your first...
Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
The case explores how the Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1791, applies in the digital age.
Baltimore food truck feud escalates with alleged immigration, death threats
Baltimore Police were called to Patterson Park on Saturday after two food truck operators both...
Design Recipes: Spring selling hacks
Spring is widely considered to be one of the most robust and competitive selling seasons...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers
Stocks of both airlines soared when reports of a possible merger surfaced.
College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are
Rise of AI is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths.
China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
Manus is based in Singapore but has Chinese roots.
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
OpenAI said it will continue to pay Microsoft a share of its revenue through 2030.
Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
Just how fair prediction markets are now depends partly on the trading venue.
Retirees and pre-retirees, it’s not too late to de-risk your portfolio
First, what not to do: jettison stocks and go all-in on safety.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
The trial's outcome could sway the balance of power in AI.
US stocks edge higher, while oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
Oil prices climbed as tankers still find the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed.
Months after federal layoffs, Maryland workers struggle to find jobs
A year after federal layoffs, many Maryland workers are struggling to find jobs, facing months...
Archdiocese sells historic St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hampden
Urban Mennonite Ministries, Inc., a Baltimore-based Christian group, purchased St. Aquinas Catholic Church, a 1.2-acre...
FOX45: Expert warns of ‘takeovers’ as Towson Town Center vacancies rise
A National Police Association spokesperson says teen "takeovers" are using up police resources and possibly...
This 130-year-old Maryland cosmetics company is known worldwide
Pumps fill three tins at a time with liquid Smith's Strawberry Lip Balm. The tins...
Perks of renting a boat instead of owning one on display at Annapolis Spring Show
Charter and membership programs offer a way to enjoy boating for thousands of dollars instead...
Maryland allowing construction of chicken houses to resume
Poultry farmers in Maryland haven't been allowed to build chicken houses since July, when a...
National alcohol wholesaler announces ‘mass layoff’ of 318 employees in Jessup
Republic National Distributing Company, a major alcohol wholesaler, said the "mass layoff" notice for its...
AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
Experts say the technology is expanding independence but still faces limitations around reliability.
At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
More than 1,450 vehicles are on display, including 181 world premiere models.
Pasadena taphouse has only a few days to sell the business before closure
Owner Rich Gue said he had planned to sell Hysteria Taphouse in Pasadena to cover...
China’s DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
DeepSeek’s V4 will be tested to see how it compares with U.S. competitors.
Argentine-Italian restaurant to open in Ocean City
A restaurant promising dishes with "Argentine fire" and "Italian soul" is coming to Ocean City.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers to open first Owings Mills location
A national chain specializing in chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries and specialty sauce is coming to...
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh
The decision ends an investigation that for months had failed to gain traction.
Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison
Edmunds examines their specs, strengths, weaknesses and differences.
South Baltimore auto shop to close after community complaints
A South Baltimore auto body shop will close at the end of the month after...
Norfolk Southern’s profit fell 27% as it didn’t collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share.
What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
At least for now, fuel-related cuts are often being made days or weeks in advance.
Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
Such strong profit reports have helped Wall Street rally to records.
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Demand for slots to move through the Panama Canal has skyrocketed.
Capital One settlement: How to know if you’re eligible for payout
Payments are expected to go out by July 21.