2 Businesses Opening, 3 Closing + Futures Of Moore, Hogan: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A Nike store and a barbecue restaurant are both opening in Maryland. A movie theater, a retailer and an athletic club are all closing. We also examined the futures of Gov. Wes Moore and former Gov. Larry Hogan.

Here are some of the biggest Maryland news stories of the week:

Nike Store To Open In Amazon Books' Former Space In Bethesda: Report

Later this year, a Nike Store will move into a space at Bethesda Row that was previously occupied by Amazon Books, according to a report.

Veteran Opens Barbecue Restaurant In Anne Arundel County, Chain Plans 3 More Sites In MD

A veteran opened a barbecue restaurant in Anne Arundel County. The smoked meats chain will soon open three more locations in Maryland.

Bowie Stadium 14 To Close As Part Of Regal Cinema's Bankruptcy Filing

Bowie Stadium 14 movie theater is set to close as Regal Cinema plans to shut down 39 theaters as part of its bankruptcy filing.

Store Closes Location At Annapolis Mall

A bath and body care store closed its Annapolis mall location. The retailer, known for its natural products, still has two sites in the DMV.

Officials Surprised To Learn Bel Air Athletic Club Closing In February

Commissioners and town staff disclosed at a recent hearing that they were unaware the Bel Air Athletic Club would be closing in February.

Party City, With 20 MD Stores, Files For Bankruptcy

Party City, which operates 20 stores in Maryland and also runs Halloween City, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday.

Wes Moore Sworn In, Becoming MD's First Black Governor

Wes Moore, who took his oath on a Bible owned by Frederick Douglass, is the third Black person in U.S. history to serve as a state governor.

Hogan To Take A Break After Office; Jabs At Trump, DeSantis On CNN

A new Maryland poll says former Gov. Larry Hogan left office with a 77% approval rating. Will he use that to make a run for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024?

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Community

• Jersey Number Retired For Anne Arundel County Baseball Player Drafted To MLB
• Grave Site Of Enslaved African Americans Documented In Bowie
• Student With Special Needs Bullied On Video At Anne Arundel County High School

Police

• Sex Video Minors Were Forced To Produce Lead To Man's Arrest: Police
• Amazon Delivery Driver Fatally Shot After Dropping Off Groceries
• Dog's Leg Amputated, Woman Leaves Hospital After Anne Arundel Shooting
• Brother Charged With Murder Of 8-Year-Old Baltimore Boy: Reports
• Brother Stabs Sibling, Faces Charges In His Death: Police

Fire

• Fire Causes $700K Damage To Home, 50 Firefighters Battled Blaze
• Fire Destroys Vacant Home In White Hall, Causes $350K In Damage
• Vacant Bel Air Building Burns, $100K In Damages: State Fire Marshal

Politics

• Former Harford Delegate Pleads Guilty To Misconduct For Misusing State Money
• MD Rep. Andy Harris Named Chair Of Key Appropriations Subcommittee

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