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.
Residents in Howard County will have four new stops along the Flash Bus Rapid Transit blue route starting Sept. 8. Flash is Montgomery County's bus rapid transit system.
Southwest Airlines announced that BWI Marshall Airport would be among the first U.S. airports to house one of its lounges. Construction is underway and travelers can take advantage of the Southwest lounge starting in 2027.
Ice cream lovers had until Labor Day to sample their way across Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail and earn an assortment of prizes before the 14th annual event ends for the 2026 season.
Baltimore County will host the second annual "Great Pumpkin Smash" later this year. On Nov. 7, residents can smash leftover pumpkins, which benefits the county's composting initiative.
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