New Bus Stops + Ice Cream Trail Ends + Art Exhibits + Toy Store Opens: 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.

4 Stops Added To Flash Blue Route In Howard Co.

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.

BWI Marshall Airport To House First Southwest Airlines Lounge

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.

Annual Best Ice Cream Trail Event In MD Wraps Up

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.

'Great Pumpkin Smash' Returns To Baltimore County This Year

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.

Maryland business news:

• MD-Built Telescope Blasts Off On Million-Mile Space Journey
• 5 Art Exhibits To Honor Artist's 60 Years Of Painting Historic Ellicott City
• ​​Accounting Firm Eyes Fall Relocation In Baltimore County
• Pop Mart To Host Grand Opening In MoCo This Weekend
• Yacht Club Considers Buying Annapolis City Marina: Report
• Proposed Apartments Would Replace Aging Building In Columbia
• Washington Capitals To Hold Rookie Camp In Annapolis
• Fall Festival Season In Maryland: 20 Events To Check Out
• New MARC Train Service Will Connect Montgomery County, Baltimore
• Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In MD

Maryland business crime news:

• Machine Malfunction Sparks Fire At Annapolis Business: Reports
• Man Sentenced For $7.5M Scam Targeting MD Charity
• Two Maryland Hospitals Hit By Cyberattack: What To Know