Baltimore Cracks Zillow’s Top 10 As First-Time Buyers Get A Rare Break
Zillow places Baltimore at No. 9 on its 2026 list for first-time buyers, citing lower rent burdens and a higher share of affordable listings than many big metros. Local grants may help close the gap for renters ready to buy.
Samsung Biologics Drops $353M on Rockville Plant, Saves 500 Local Jobs
Samsung Biologics completed its Rockville acquisition, preserving 500+ jobs and adding a major East Coast biologics capacity. The company plans upgrades and new contract work at the site.
Reston Landlord Broad Street Realty Collapses Into Chapter 7 Fire Sale
Reston-based Broad Street Realty filed for Chapter 7; a court-appointed trustee will liquidate its shopping-center portfolio amid prior investor control. Tenants and creditors now await a timetable for sales.
Sparks Office Park Ghost Town Gets Senior Makeover as Broadmead Builds Ridgebrook Campus
Broadmead will convert a 60+‑acre Sparks office campus into Broadmead at Ridgebrook, repurposing three buildings into about 80 independent living homes. The plan mixes adaptive reuse with new amenities.
Howard County Plots Big Makeover For Troubled Route 1 Motels
Howard County is considering a zoning rewrite to make it easier to convert Route 1 motels into mixed‑use projects and housing, with a 15% moderate‑income requirement built in. Officials say incentives and purchase rules would steer investment toward higher‑quality uses.
Bowie Ballpark Glow-Up: Baysox Stadium Gets Kid Zone, Jumbo Screen and $50 Million Makeover
The Baysox and county partners finished a set of fan-focused upgrades at Prince George’s Stadium — from a lighthouse-themed kids area to new video displays and ADA viewing.
Permit Gridlock Turns West Baltimore Rowhouse Dream Into Money Pit
A West Baltimore rehab has been stalled for three years as permit delays and portal problems leave the developer roughly $100K into a condemned property. City officials point to data showing faster turnaround while builders say the portal still jams.












