Annapolis JCPenney Won't Close In May, Will Stay Open Through August

An Annapolis Mall department store will stay open for now. The retailer, rumored for closure and redevelopment, faces an uncertain future.

Forever 21 Closure Date At Annapolis Mall Announced Amid Bankruptcy

A clothing store announced its closure date at the Annapolis Mall. The chain filed for bankruptcy as fast-fashion and mall trends evolve.

Black Market Bakers Opening New Locations In Annapolis, Churchton

A popular bakery is opening two more locations in Anne Arundel County. The owners once competed on a baking TV show.

Retailer JCPenney To Close MD Location In 2025

The round of closures is the latest announced by the troubled retailer after it filed for bankruptcy and shuttered more than 200 locations.

House Of Umami Opens Ramen, Dumpling Restaurant In Festival At Riva

A ramen and dumpling restaurant just opened in Anne Arundel County. Teriyaki shrimp and caramelized eel are other specialties.

Annapolis Food Truck Nights Return To Anne Arundel Farmers Market

Food truck nights returned to Annapolis for the summer. See the vendors and the schedule.

SCORE Southern Maryland Mentors Support Small Business Community

National Volunteer Month: SCORE gives back and makes a difference.

Blowfish Poké Hawaiian Grill Opens At Annapolis City Dock

A Hawaiian restaurant just opened its first Anne Arundel County location. A grand opening luau will celebrate with poké and boba.

Annapolis Shirt Company Closing After Over 20 Years On Main Street

A T-shirt store is closing after more than 20 years in downtown Annapolis. "We have loved this community," the shop said.

Old Line Golf Club Opens Upscale Indoor Facility In Annapolis

Childhood friends opened an indoor golf facility in Annapolis. Three simulators offer 350+ virtual courses. There's also a putting green.

Secret Spot Pizza Opens In Annapolis Market House With 3-Minute Pies

A pizzeria that started as a food truck opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Anne Arundel County. The pies are baked in 3 minutes.

Fundraiser Planned For Bayside Inn Employees 'Blindsided' By Closure

A fundraiser was planned for restaurant workers "blindsided” by an eatery’s “sudden closure" in Anne Arundel County. Here's how to help.

Shades Of The Bay Reopens Under New Ocean City-Based Ownership: Report

A sunglasses store reopened recently in downtown Annapolis, a report said. The new owners, based in Ocean City, are remodeling the shop.

49 West Coffeehouse Celebrating 30 Years During Restaurant Week

This coffee shop and wine bar is celebrating 30 years of Korean food and live music during Annapolis Restaurant Week.

Flower Shop Outgrows Annapolis House, Moves Into Eastport Storefront

After 20 years as a chiropractor, florist Denise Mills is moving her home business, Fig & Flower, to a storefront in Annapolis.

Joann Fabrics To Close 14 Remaining Locations In Maryland: See List

While Joann Fabrics previously announced some locations would close, other Maryland locations are now on the chopping block.

Celebrity Chef, 2 Doctors Open Rumhouse Caribbean Eatery In Annapolis

A celebrity chef and two doctors are opening a new Caribbean restaurant in Anne Arundel County. The menu features Trinidadian staples.

Annapolis Restaurant Week To Bring Deals To 37 Eateries

Annapolis Restaurant Week will feature these 37 eateries. There will be deals at steak houses, wine bars and seafood spots.

This MD Restaurant Among Most Romantic 'Hidden Gems' Survey Says

A new survey revealed where couples find the most charm and best flavors for a romantic dinner out. See which MD eatery made the list.

3 MD Coffee Shops Among Best For Remote Workers: Survey

Financial media company MarketBeat.com recently surveyed workers to find out which U.S. coffee shops are the best for remote work.

The Admiral's Cup Opening In Annapolis' Stevens Hardware Building

A waterfront tavern is opening in downtown Annapolis this summer. The eatery will be the Baltimore restaurateur's 4th location at City Dock.

Capo Deli Opening Delayed In Downtown Annapolis Due To Permit Snag

A new deli delayed opening its first Anne Arundel County location because of a permitting snag. Here's when the Annapolis eatery may debut.

Thelma's Kitchen & Catering Opens At Glen Burnie's Marley Station Mall

A new restaurant opened at Marley Station Mall. With American and Caribbean staples, the eatery is "the perfect place for a family meal."

Park Home Closing Anne Arundel County Decor Store In February

A home decor store is closing in Anne Arundel County. The owners, who bought the shop in 2022, hinted that they have a new venture coming.

New Restaurants, Closed Shops Among 2024 Annapolis Business Turnover

Restaurants opened and shops closed in Annapolis in 2024. Here's a look at business turnover, from a record-breaking sale to new eateries.

Iconic MD Dock Bar Sold To 2 Employees With Big Plans For New Site

An iconic dock bar was sold to two of its workers. The new owners will bring a piece of the Annapolis pub when they reopen in Baltimore.

Gift Return Policies For Kohl's, Target, Walmart And More MD Retailers

The 2024 gift return policies for Kohl's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Walmart, Forever 21, Amazon and other Maryland retailers can be useful to know.

Pearl Gallery, Sullivan Surgery & Spa Open In Downtown Annapolis

Two new businesses opened in downtown Annapolis. Visit the latest art gallery on West Street and an expanded medical spa on Main Street.

Seasalt Opens Seafood Restaurant In Annapolis Arts District

A new seafood restaurant opened in Anne Arundel. The upscale eatery has been three years in the making, but fans say it was worth the wait.

Shades Of The Bay Closing Main Street Sunglasses Store At Year's End

A sunglasses store is closing next month in downtown Annapolis. The owner has sold shades on Main Street for nearly three decades.

Tatte Opening Israeli Bakery In Annapolis, Bethesda

An Israeli bakery is opening this month in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. These are the chain's second and third Maryland locations.

TGI Friday's Bankruptcy: Fate Of MD Locations Murky

See which MD locations could be affected. Plus, what to do if you have an unused gift card for TGI Friday's.

$250K Lottery Win Provides 'Jumpstart' For Young Annapolis Man

A young Annapolis man won $250,000 on a scratch-off. The winning ticket, bought on West Street, provides "a nice jumpstart" on his life.

Kendra Scott Jewelry Store Opens In Annapolis Town Center

A jewelry store opened its first Anne Arundel County location. The grand opening will have free ice cream and champagne this weekend.

Pusser's Opening Baltimore Dock Bar After Annapolis Restaurant Closes

Pusser's will open a Baltimore dock bar after its Annapolis restaurant closes. Here's when boaters can sip a Painkiller in Charm City.

Inflation Is Cooling — Not That Baltimore, DC Consumers Have Noticed

Inflation is improving nationwide, but not so much in Maryland. The Baltimore and D.C. areas have some of the country’s worst inflation.

This Grocery Chain Dominates In MD As Industry Shrinks: New Data

As the traditional grocery store industry keeps shrinking, an analysis shows that four companies own about one-third of stores in the U.S.

$1 Million Scratch-Off Winner Sold In Anne Arundel County

A $1 million scratch-off ticket sold at a 7-Eleven in Anne Arundel County was the Maryland Lottery’s biggest prize of the past week.

Pusser's Selling Decorations Before Closing Annapolis Dock Bar

A waterfront bar is closing soon in Anne Arundel County. The eatery is selling its decorations, including a 200-year-old ship figurehead.

Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy, Future Of 24 MD Stores Uncertain

Discount retailer Big Lots plans to shutter more locations after filing for bankruptcy on Monday. Maryland already has three stores closing.