Barbie Truck + Walmart Closing + New Wawa, Dining: MD Business News

MARYLAND — New restaurants, a rec center, apartments and more are coming to Maryland. Plus, the nation's largest brick-and-mortar retailer is closing a store. Conrad's Seafood Restaurant is moving to a new location just down the block in Perry Hall, while the Barbie Truck will be on Bethesda Lane across the way from Apple on March 30.

Anne Arundel County is planning to spend about $11.5 million on a proposed recreation center, while nearly 300 apartments will be built to replace a former Hunt Valley hotel.

Here are some of this week's top business headlines:

Seafood Restaurant Moving To New Location In Perry Hall

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant will open at its new location just down the block in Perry Hall March 18. The seafood staple is moving 0.2 miles from 9654 Belair Road to 9629 Belair Road.

Barbie Truck Making MD Stop On East Coast Tour

The Barbie Truck Dream House Living Tour is coming to Bethesda in March as part of its East Coast tour. Patch has the time and place for you to check out the fun.

Walmart Closing Baltimore County Store

Walmart is closing its Towson Place store, including the pharmacy, on April 5. The company announced the news in a Wednesday press release. Pharmacy staff will work with patients to transfer their prescriptions to a nearby Walmart. This Walmart has 207 employees.

• Walmart Closure Is 'Devastating' For Some Baltimore County Workers

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill Coming To Mall

Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill will open in Columbia this month. This will be the fourth location for the restaurant, which offers authentic Caribbean dishes. The restaurant has locations in Lansdowne, Glenarden and Waldorf.

New Recreation Center Could Cost Millions In Vacant Giant Store

The county announced last month that it's in the process of buying the former Giant Food grocery store at 3130 Solomons Island Road. Crews plan to convert the currently vacant building into a recreation center.

More restaurant news:

• Celebrity Chef, Governor Celebrate 'Future Of Farming' In Nottingham
• Java Nation Opens New Location In Downtown Silver Spring
• New Korean BBQ, Hot Pot Restaurant Opens In Anne Arundel County
• Free T-Shirts, Coffee To Celebrate New Wawa Store In Gaithersburg

More business news:

• Housing Market Continues Decline In Activity In Howard County: Report
• $10K Raised For Humane Society Of Harford County By Businesses
• Outdoor Ice Rink Closes For Season, Plaza Returning To White Marsh
• Mathnasium Of Gaithersburg Invites Community To National Pi Day Event
• Sportrock In Gaithersburg Hosting USA Climbing Team Trials
• 4 New Flights Added At BWI Airport
• 300 Apartments To Replace Hotel In Baltimore County: Report

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