US online holiday spending hits record levels despite slower growth, Adobe says
U.S. online holiday spending rose 6.8% in 2025 to a record $257.8B, as discounts and buy-now-pay-later plans drove sales despite slow growth.
Hilton drops Minneapolis hotel over cancelled ICE bookings
Hilton removed a Minneapolis-area Hampton Inn from its system after the hotel refused to accept bookings from ICE agents, prompting criticism.
Lockheed Martin to triple Patriot missile production capacity
Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin reached a seven-year agreement to triple the annual production capacity for its PAC-3 missile interceptors.
Xfinity coming to Baltimore’s Reisterstown Plaza
A new Xfinity store is set to soon open at Reisterstown Plaza in Northwest Baltimore, Comcast announced Tuesday.
Credit union offers up to $75K in scholarships for MD students
APG Federal Credit Union announced that applications for its annual scholarship program opened for Baltimore-area students Jan. 2.
Amazon must face price gouging lawsuit, judge rules
A judge rejected Amazon's bid to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fence contracting factory relocates to Frederick
Hercules Custom Iron is moving its facility from Walkersville to Frederick, real estate firm KLNB announced.
Value City Furniture stores in MD targeted for liquidation
It appears likely that retailer American Signature Inc. will begin liquidation processes at its remaining stores — including nine in Maryland.
Wes Guckert, CEO and founder of The Traffic Group, dies
Wes Guckert, the founder, CEO and chairman of Baltimore County-based The Traffic Group, died after a brief hospitalization.
Frederick Co. announces latest Agriculture Innovation Grant awards
Frederick County officials announced more than $100,000 in grant awards as part of its Fall 2025 Agriculture Innovation Grant Program cycle.
Biologics manufacturing facility to open in Rockville
Samsung Biologics, a biotechnology company based in South Korea, announced plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockville.
Why investing in a Trump Account could complicate your taxes
Parents who put money into their children’s “Trump Accounts” might face a headache come tax time; tax experts have raised concerns.
















