Bel Air
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Business

Golf Store Expands + Cop-Drug Kingpin Write Book + Brewery May Close: MD Business News

Former cop, drug kingpin release book, new Dairy Queen opens, brewery could close without a buyer, student-built tiny house up for auction.

| Updated

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.

2nd Swing Golf Expands Columbia Store By 60%, Adds Jobs

2nd Swing Golf will expand its Columbia store by nearly 9,000 square feet, increasing the location's footprint by about 60% and creating more club-fitting space and additional jobs.

Tiny House Built By Prince George's Students Up For Auction

Subscribe

A 280-square-foot tiny house built by Prince George's County Public Schools students will be auctioned off with a minimum reserve price of $55,000.

New Dairy Queen Location Opens In Baltimore County's Towson Area

National fast food chain Dairy Queen is expanding in Baltimore County, opening its newest branch in Towson.

Millions Given To 2 Nonprofits Prompts Call For Audit By Prince George's Councilmembers

Two Prince George's County Council members are calling for independent audits of two nonprofits that have received millions in public funding.

Black Flag Brewing In Columbia Faces Closure Without A Buyer

Black Flag Brewing Company could close its Columbia brewery location at the end of November if a pending sale of the business falls through.

Former Anne Arundel Co. Sheriff, Drug Kingpin Come Together For Tell-All Book

A new memoir released this month tells the story of Pasadena's drug culture during the 1980s, all from the perspective of a former drug kingpin and the undercover cop who helped put him in jail.

New 87K-Square-Foot Community Center Planned In Hyattsville

Plans are underway for a new 87,000-square-foot community center in Hyattsville that could include a pool, gym, indoor splash park, sports fields and dedicated spaces for teens and seniors.

14 Maryland Haunted Houses, Trails To Try Out This Halloween Season

From haunted houses to forests, hayrides and indoor attractions, Maryland is playing host to a variety of events delivering terrifying twists this Halloween season.

Additional business news:

Crime-related business news:

More from Bel Air
News | 3h
News | 3h
News | 57m
See more on Patch >

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Bel Air Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information