BBJ: Digital divide holding back business in Maryland, leaders say

Posted on January 14, 2021

The bill in the Department of Housing and Community Development which would be responsible for creating and implementing a statewide plan to ensure all residents have the ability to connect to reliable broadband internet by the end of 2029.
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BBJ: Under Armour-backed initiative announces new round of funding to turn vacant lots into rec centers

Posted on December 14, 2020

For 2021, Replay has adopted the theme of "Play On," and will work to educate community organizations, funders, business leaders and policymakers about the importance of investing in sports and recreational space, even during the pandemic.
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BBJ: Popular Texas taco chain gets investment from T. Rowe Price to support national expansion

Posted on November 24, 2020

Torchy's, which announced the investment on Nov. 20, plans to expand to an additional 10 states over the next four years.
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McCormick to acquire Cholula Hot Sauce

Posted on November 24, 2020

Cholula's portfolio of six distinctive flavors is proudly made in Mexico using high-quality ingredients and is based on a 100-year old recipe comprised of a unique blend of fresh peppers and regional spices.
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BBJ: CEO Gary Kelly explains why Southwest is still adding routes amid Covid-19

Posted on November 20, 2020

Southwest is one of the only major airlines that has not yet furloughed any workers due to the pandemic, though the company filed notice earlier this month that furloughs could be coming in January.
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Loyola announces plans to reopen its campuses for Spring 2021 semester

Posted on November 19, 2020

In preparation for the Spring 2021 semester, the University has developed a partnership with LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital, to assist with the provision and oversight of medical guidance and case management.
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Baltimore Sun: What Brandon Scott faces as Baltimore’s next mayor: a pandemic, budget woes and crime-weary residents hoping for change

Posted on November 9, 2020

Donald C. Fry, president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, said he is eager for Scott to work closely with the police commissioner to reduce violent crime.
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BBJ: McCormick to open 1.8M-square-foot distribution center at Tradepoint Atlantic

Posted on November 2, 2020

The center, which will be Hunt Valley-based McCormick's largest distribution site in the world, will break ground in November and open by the second half of 2022.
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BBJ: Southwest Airlines adds 3 new destinations, will sell full flights in December

Posted on October 27, 2020

Southwest said it allow passengers to book another flight if they are uncomfortable with being on a full flight.
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BBJ: Baltimore City Council bills aim to help laid-off hospitality workers reclaim their jobs

Posted on September 21, 2020

Representatives of local hotels and hospitals pushed back against the proposal, saying it would create another burden on businesses in an already challenging economic climate.
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