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

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

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:

• MD Returns Over $100M To Residents With Modernized Payout System
• 47 Senior Homes Planned At Former Harford Memorial Hospital Site
• Bozzuto Relocating Headquarters From Greenbelt To Howard County
• Road Closure In Bel Air Won't Block Access To Cedar Lane Regional Park
• $1.7M Renovations At Prince George's Animal Shelter Celebrated By Leaders
• Maryland Housing Market Sees Surprising Shift In Buyer Behavior
• Two Annapolis Commercial Buildings Bought By St. John Properties
• MD Put Under Power Grid Emergency: What You Need To Know
• $4.2M Lotto Jackpot Won By 19-Year-Old Riverdale Man
• GoFundMe Set Up For Harford Co. Bus Driver At Center Of Kitten Dilemma
• 649 Harford Co. Students Faced Homelessness Last Year, Council Considers Commission
• $83K Lotto Win A Message From Jessup Woman's ‘Angel’
• Men's Grooming Salon Hammer & Nails Sets Opening Date For 2nd MoCo Shop
• $50K Powerball Prize Will Go Toward Home Remodel For Belcamp Woman
• Wanderland Festival Takes Over Symphony Woods In Columbia
• Toys 'R' Us Nationwide Comeback Includes 2 MD Stores: See Where
• Sensory-Friendly Hours Proposed At Libraries, Parks In Prince George's Co.
• $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Ellicott City Store

Crime-related business news:

• Man Arrested Months After Greenbelt Restaurant Shooting
• Cash Registers Stolen From 2 Elkridge Businesses
• 225-Year Prison Sentence Given To Armed Robber From Prince George's
• Fire Breaks Out At Joppa Tire Recycling Facility
• Verizon Employee Robbed At Gunpoint Moments After Closing Arnold Store: Police
• Glen Burnie Teen Arrested After Dispute Ends In Gas Station Shooting: Police
• String Of Commercial Burglaries Reported Across Howard County
• Man Arrested After Break-In At Columbia Mall
• Arizona Man Indicted After Midair Attack Prompts BWI Marshall Airport Stop