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Book Store Opens + Cat Lounges Debut + Holiday Concert Dazzles + Game Shop Expands: MD Business News
This week's business news includes a first fashion week, a preschool expansion, a new furniture store and a new doctor's office.

This week's business news includes a first fashion week, a preschool expansion, a new furniture store and a new doctor's office.

Electricity and heating oil costs are expected to rise, while natural gas and propane users could spend less.

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Have you seen any stink bugs? Here's what to do if they pop up on your doorstep this fall.
A county healthcare panel identified 65 barriers to medical care and recommended 25 changes to address those issues in a new report.
CloseKnit will occupy nearly 4,500 square feet at 10285 Lakefront, joining several other medical practices in the growing healthcare hub.
The Highlands School, which specializes in educating children with learning differences, celebrated its anniversary recently.
Building Kidz School franchisee Josh Thomas has preschools in Columbia and Temple Hills, with a third school planned for Odenton.
Chris Pinnella and his 12-piece orchestra will perform holiday favorites surrounded by thousands of candles in Harford County.
Strange smells. Weird noises. Objects moving. Doors closing. All of these paranormal experiences can be found at historic Maryland places.
CALM Healing in Marriottsville offers acupuncture, electromagnetic field therapy and other treatments for patients.
Lightbridge Academy will offer childcare for infants through prekindergarten, along with summer camps and programs for school-age children.
JustServe is a free community-wide online platform where nonprofits, schools, faith groups and others can post real volunteer projects.
Residents of all ages can sign up now to help extract eels, weigh them and collect data Tuesday morning with park naturalists.
Howard Co. Health Officer D. Maura Rossman told Patch her career has been "incredible" and credited many others with her successes.
The Bakers of Howard County started raising tea plants at their Woodbine farm. They sell their products at their on-farm store.
The 14th annual Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale on Nov. 7 features original paintings, jewelry, children's books, novels and more.
Havre de Grace Mayor William Martin tells Patch how the Tide Trolley has become a beloved staple and much appreciated service in town.
Kent Meadows Farm and the Harford County Food Bank have teamed up to create the Harford County Food Bank Farm and offer fresh produce.
The Prince George's County Council has unanimously approved a resolution supporting financing for a mixed-used development, 210 on the Park.
A County Council committee is considering an autism equity measure calling for sensory-friendly spaces, staff training and a pilot program.
The Howard County Council and Board of Education held a joint meeting this week to address school capacity concerns.
Harford Co. leaders consider a 21-member commission to address homelessness. Almost 650 HCPS students faced housing insecurity last year.
Make plans to attend the 63rd Annual Havre de Grace Art Show with children's activities, live music, artist interactions, shopping and more.