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Largest Human Composting Facility In World Opens In MD
Earth Funeral has opened the largest human composting facility in the country — and the world — in Elkridge.

Earth Funeral has opened the largest human composting facility in the country — and the world — in Elkridge.

The company opened its first location in Montgomery County at Burtonsville Crossing in January 2024.
MRE Mercantile will have its official opening to the public on May 30 in Annapolis. Here's what you need to know.
A date has been set for the opening of Goodwill's Germantown store. Shoppers will be able to visit starting Tuesday.
El Patio has opened its newest location at the Traville Village Center, expanding its footprint in the county.
50 Best's ranking is curated by independent cocktail experts, renowned bartenders, educators and drink writers from across the region.
A popular retailer has opened at Festival at Riva, while a first-of-its-kind store concept now calls the Annapolis Mall home.
The nonprofit Providence of Maryland, Inc., has sold its Glen Burnie building for $910,000.
The early education Lightbridge Academy franchise is days away from holding its groundbreaking ceremony for its first site in the county.
A four-story office building in Towson has sold for $2.65 million.
The DTLR sportswear brand is getting ready to hold a grand opening Wednesday at Annapolis Mall. Here's what you need to know.
TMGOC Ventures, a real estate and development private equity firm based in Florida, has acquired the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel.
J.Crew Factory is getting ready to open up shop this week at the Festival at Riva shopping center in Annapolis.
City officials have pulled the use and occupancy permit for Amigos Mexican Grill after three people were shot and 2 stabbed at an event.
The national retailer closed its last Maryland locations in 2023 after filing for bankruptcy. See where the chain is making a comeback.
The Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be offering free smoothies for a year to the first 50 customers on Saturday.
The neighborhood grill and raw bar Lib's Grill is days away from opening in Towson. But, there's also plans for another opening this year.
The second annual Wheaton-Kensington Restaurant Week kicks off May 11. Here's a list of participating businesses.
The closure of PAWS at the Mall at the end of the month comes as Annapolis Mall was acquired in a $272 million deal.
Macerich, a California-based company, has bought Annapolis Mall for $272 million.
Clothing brand Johnnie-O has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Maryland.
The 18 Church Circle property that houses the Acqua Al 2 restaurant has sold for more than $7 million.
The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual ranking that assigns letter grades to all general hospitals in MD.
A popular mall retailer with stores in Maryland is closing 150 locations nationwide this year in a bid to stay afloat after being battered
A recently relocated Citibank base held its ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bethesda, marking its continued expansion in the region.
Annapolis Crystals will be hosting a variety of grand reopening festivities this week. Here's what you need to know.
The Crumbl Cookies in Germantown abruptly closed Friday, with employees directing customers to its Kentlands site for future business.
Dance legend's legacy opens spot in MD, Upscale has unveiled its hottest fashions and a national BBQ chain closes its MD eatery.
The site of a former Wendy's in Glen Burnie has sold to the tune of $800,000, the Hyatt Commercial company announced.
Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. Discover where you can celebrate in Maryland.
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios will hold its grand opening over the weekend in Severna Park. Here's what you need to know.
The Marathon Deli will be opening a new location in Kensington, marking its first base in the county.
Plus, a Maryland chef has earned national accolades and more.
The Raymour & Flanigan furniture company has opened its first store in Maryland. A grand opening is planned for sometime in the next month.
The Goodwill nonprofit will be opening to the public on May 2 at its new location in the Montrose Shopping Center.
Ruth's Chris Steak House has announced it will be relocating to the Annapolis Town Center, eyeing an opening for the fall.
Rocco's Old School Italian & Wine Bar just held its grand opening on Tuesday, bringing a curated list of classic dishes to the Towson area.
A growing number of U.S. companies across multiple industries plan to lay off employees this week. See the list.
The Ace Hardware location in Rockville will host its grand opening on May 2. Here's what you need to know.
Gabby & Summer Classics Annapolis has announced it will be permanently closing its doors at the Annapolis Town Center this month.