Heading into the new week, Patch highlights the previous week's top business stories from across Maryland. Below is a roundup of those stories. You can catch up on other business news by clicking here.
Chick-fil-A's experimental Little Blue Menu restaurant located in College Park will convert into a traditional Chick-fil-A next year. It is the last restaurant of its type left in the country.
Months after its closure, the space that once housed the Woodmont Grill in Bethesda was bought in a $7 million deal. The new owner plans to open a Ted's Bulletin in the space by next year, making it the eatery's flagship in Maryland.
Officials broke ground Tuesday on Howard County's first agriculture center, named after lifelong farmer and former Howard County Councilmember Charles C. Feaga. Construction will begin in July 2027 with an expected building opening date in December 2029.
Attman's Delicatessen will be opening a new branch at BWI Marshall Airport. Marc Attman, owner of the 111-year-old eatery, said the brand's hot dog-style eats would arrive at the airport's B Terminal, possibly by May 2027.
The Maryland State Fair has returned for three weekends of rides, fair food, live entertainment, animals, competitions and horse racing — with some new attractions joining the longtime favorites in 2026.
A music school that reimagines how students learn to play the piano has opened its first location in Maryland. Backed by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, Payam Music will offer its courses from 8311 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda.
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