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Organic Farm Educates + New Lidl Opening + Gelato Shop Planned + Dill Dinkers Sold: MD Business News

This week's business news includes Wonder in Upper Marlboro, a $2.2M Annapolis sale, Bojangles' reopening and a jeweler's holiday pop-up.

Isaac Zama owns and operates Asawana Farms, which he started in the summer of 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isaac Zama owns and operates Asawana Farms, which he started in the summer of 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Isaac Zama)

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.

Regenerative Organic Teaching, Research Farm Raises African, Caribbean Veggies

From bitter leaf and African eggplant to moringa and okra, an Upper Marlboro farm focuses on more than growing vegetables - it's helping families reconnect with their cultural roots, teaching residents how to grow their own food and sharing agricultural knowledge with refugees thousands of miles away.

Lidl Sets Opening Date For New MD Store After Yearslong Wait

A popular German grocery brand is doubling down on its expansion plans for Maryland, with plans to open its latest shop next month.

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Wonder Opens In Upper Marlboro With 20+ Eateries Participating

A new dining concept has opened in Prince George's County, allowing customers to order meals from more than 20 different restaurants and cuisines in a single order from one location.

New Gelato Shop Is Coming To Annapolis' Dock Street

A gelato brand that grew out of childhood memories at an Italian port city is coming to a Maryland waterfront in Annapolis next year.

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Underage Drinking, Assaults Revealed In Investigation Into College Park Bar

An investigation into Cornerstone Grill and Loft in College Park has shown issues with underage drinking, use of fake identification and reports of violence.

Historic Downtown Annapolis Building Sells For $2.2 Million

A historic building that sits along Dock Street in downtown Annapolis is under new ownership following a multimillion-dollar deal.

New Pediatric Cardiology Clinic Opens In Bel Air

Families in Harford County now have another option for pediatric heart care with the opening of a new Nemours Children’s Health cardiology clinic in Bel Air.

Old Towne Cafe Bar & Grille To Close Longtime Gaithersburg Eatery

A family restaurant that's operated in Montgomery County for nearly 30 years will close this weekend, but not forever.

Bojangles Reopens In Upper Marlboro Under New Ownership

After closing three years ago, Bojangles has returned to Prince George's County with a new owner who say residents have been asking for the restaurant to reopen.

Longtime Jeweler Blanca Flor Returns To Annapolis With Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Months after the storefront closed for good over the summer, a beloved local jeweler is returning to downtown Annapolis as a holiday pop-up shop.

Dill Dinkers Pickleball Clubs' New Owners Eye Expansion

The owners of a popular pickleball business with roots in Howard County have sold the three original Maryland clubs to new investors who plan to expand the brand and potentially open seven additional locations across the state.

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