Pompeian opened a new high-speed production line at its Baltimore HQ after a nearly $10M investment, aiming to meet surging wholesale-club demand and boost local capacity.

Apple plans to close its unionized Towson Town Center store in June, affecting roughly 90 employees and adding to recent retail departures at the mall.

A beloved Fallston candy maker will close its Belair Road storefront after decades; owner Allison Borsella is hunting for a new location for the family recipes.

Vacancy in Baltimore's industrial market rose in Q1 2026 as new deliveries and softened demand push the sector toward a local correction.

Chill Axes, the Crofton axe‑throwing venue, will close on May 3 after five years in business. Owners thanked customers and encouraged final visits.

A settlement with Lindsay Auto, the FTC and Maryland's attorney general could make more than $75M available to buyers who paid above advertised prices. The state will receive a $3.1M civil penalty.

Baltimore Business Journal’s new ranking lists 172 manufacturers employing over 25,000 locals and spotlights sector strengths, state grants and hiring signals across the region.

Chick‑fil‑A will replace the longtime Bertucci’s at Snowden Square and open on Thursday, adding a fourth Columbia location with outdoor seating and a playground.

Evonik will wind down silica production at its Havre de Grace plant by mid‑2026, ending decades of manufacturing and cutting dozens of local jobs.

An Alaska‑based federal contractor filed WARN notices warning of more than 200 layoffs across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, with many cuts due in April.

Panera plans to close its Jessup fresh-dough site as it shifts to par-baked suppliers, a move with local job and supply-chain implications.

Onelife Fitness will convert the former JCPenney at Annapolis Mall into a 66,000‑sq‑ft, multimillion‑dollar club with pools, turf, spa services and childcare as the mall shifts toward experiential tenants.

EPIQ Solutions signed a 36,120-square-foot lease at Arcadia Business Park and will relocate about 90 engineering and manufacturing employees to Frederick.