ANNAPOLIS, MD—State employees in Maryland will have Christmas Eve off this year as Governor Wes Moore has announced the closure of all state agencies and offices on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The day off will be treated as any other state employee holiday, according to the Governor’s Office. “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has risen for the second straight week, reaching $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase of 3.1 cents compared to last week is attributed to price cycling, particularly in the Great Lakes region, where stations are adjusting margins ahead of holiday travel. Despite the recent uptick, the national average remains […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment numbers continued their positive trajectory in November, adding 7,100 jobs, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This brings the total number of jobs added in Maryland in 2024 to 40,900. The growth was primarily driven by the private sector, which added 5,400 jobs in November. This puts […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order creating several new programs within the state government with the goal of bolstering Maryland’s economy and competitiveness. The order was signed at the Frederick Hotel and Conference Center project, a public-private development project expected to generate $1.5 billion in new private sector spending, 200 jobs, and $4 million in annual state […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Big Lots, the discount retail chain, announced this week that it plans to close all of its remaining stores and go out of business. Fast Company reports that the decision comes after a deal with Nexus Capital Management fell through, leaving the company unable to secure a sale and avoid liquidation. The company had been struggling financially throughout 2024, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Party City, the largest party supply store in the United States, is closing all of its stores, marking the end of nearly 40 years in business. CEO Barry Litwin delivered the news to corporate employees in a video conference call on Friday, according to CNN. Litwin told employees that the company is “winding down” operations immediately, with Friday, December […]
TOWSON, MD—A popular Towson restaurant will soon be closing its doors. Smoke at the Point has announced that it will shutter the restaurant side of its business in early January and shift to focusing on private parties, events, and catering. After over 7 years of serving the Towson community and nearly a decade of dedication to this project, the time […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted three of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon Sr. has announced the following promotions to Fire Captain: Fire Lieutenant John Dentler Fire Lieutenant Taylor Russell Fire Lieutenant Kaitlyn Stalnaker The promotions will be effective as of January 11, 2025.