Cafe Earns National Accolades + Farm-To-Table Eatery Closes + Home Goods Shop Opening: MD Business News

Heading into the new week, Patch highlights the previous week's top business stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of stories from across the state. You can catch up on other business news by clicking here.

Farm-To-Table Eatery Closes Down Baltimore Co. Site

Less than three years after opening, the farm-to-table eatery Local on The Avenue has closed its White Marsh location.

Popular Comics Store To Hold Grand Opening

Third Eye Comics announced it will hold a July grand opening for its latest expansion in Glen Burnie. Third Eye Comics has locations in Annapolis, Waldorf, College Park and Lexington Park, as well as sites in Virginia.

​​World Market To Host Annapolis Grand Opening This Month

World Market will be hosting a grand opening later this month for its first location in Anne Arundel County. Opening weekend will offer customers a mix of goods that range from giveaways to special savings and complimentary food and drink tastings.

Boating Supply Store West Marine To Close 4 MD Locations

The national boating and fishing supply store West Marine announced it will shutter four locations in Maryland as part of a nationwide restructuring effort. West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May and is now eliminating 59 stores across 23 states, including in the Old Line State.

Looking For An Unusual MD Dining Experience? Check Out This Place

Ranked 38th in the country by Lovefood is a Brunswick, Maryland, cafe located in an old converted church built in 1910 that retains its original stained-glass windows. The eatery offers live folk, bluegrass and Celtic music as part of the dining experience, along with couches, antique church pews and table seating.

Under Armour To Move Portland Operations To Baltimore HQ: Report

Sportswear company Under Armour plans to close its office in Portland, Oregon, and relocate operations and most employees to its Baltimore headquarters, according to a report.

Taco Bamba To Open Third MoCo Location This Fall

A taqueria with Northern Virginia roots is expanding its footprint in Montgomery County, with plans to kick open the doors on a new location in downtown Bethesda this fall.

Additional Maryland business news:

• Recall Expanded For MD Dairy Products As Alfredo Sauce Gets Flagged
• Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest Includes New Addition To Its Line-Up
• 4 Howard Co. Students Awarded 3rd Round Of National Merit Scholarships
• Businesses Burglarized In Overnight Hours June 13-14
• Police Satellite Office Opens At Columbia Mall
• Volunteers Needed For Harford County Food Bank's Give Back Day
• 5 Maryland Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News
• Annapolis Officials Want Your Opinion On City's 'Visual Brand'
• Site Selected for 14th High School In Howard County
• $266K Settlement Goes To Harford County Government
• This Popular Ice Cream Shop Is Coming To Bethesda