Shanghainese Eatery Opens + Flower Shop Closes + Sphere Moves Forward + Beach Bar Eyed : 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.

Shanghainese Restaurant Coming To Columbia Mall

The Michelin-recommended New York restaurant Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao announced it will be opening at The Mall in Columbia. One feature of the restaurant's design that patrons will love is the open-kitchen design where guests can watch chefs prepare soup dumplings.

Always Ice Cream Company To Open 2nd MoCo Shop In 2028

Always Ice Cream Company is growing its footprint in Montgomery County, with a second location planned for Bethesda. Known for its rotating flavors, Always Ice Cream Company has been recognized for its innovation and has earned multiple awards.

Wellness Center Combines Acupuncture, Red Light Therapy For Howard Co. Patients

CALM Healing in Marriottsville combines acupuncture with red light therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and shockwave treatments. The practice also offers specialized services for people dealing with arthritis, neuropathy and other conditions.

New Childcare Center Opening In Columbia

Lightbridge Academy will open a new center in Columbia in the spring of 2027, offering childcare for infants through prekindergarten, along with summer camps and programs for school-age children.

Longtime Floral Shop To Close In Baltimore County After 115 Years

After serving Baltimore County for more than a century, Dundalk Florist says it will close in November. A sign at the shop's entrance says the florist will hold a closeout sale starting Monday.

Berries And Bowls Celebrates First Fall Season At College Park Location

Perfect for a healthy meal any time of day or a pick-me-up between classes for the college crowd, Berries and Bowls has enjoyed staying busy since opening in September.

$215M Financing Plan Approved For $1.4B Sphere At National Harbor

The Sphere, a $1.4 billion entertainment venue planned for National Harbor, is one step closer to becoming a reality after the Prince George's County Council approved a financing package this week.

Beach Bar With 'Tropical Twist' Is Coming To Baltimore County: Report

A new restaurant will soon replace a staple eatery that served the Middle River community for more than a decade.

Additional business news:

• 2 New Developments Bring 200+ Homes To Columbia
• Pumpkin Palooza Returns To Howard Co. With Free Drop-Offs, Festival
• Cyclists Cruise For A Cause At Columbia's Cranksgiving Event
• New Media Relations Manager Joins Prince George's Police Department
• Baltimore Co. Mansion Sells For $6M After Years On The Market: Report
• New Owner Takes Over The Cottages Of Perry Hall In Baltimore County
• $30K Lotto Ticket Win Will Pad Darlington Man's Savings Account
• Addiction Treatment Center To Bolster Research Efforts At Harford Co. Site
• Free Thanksgiving Meals Available To Harford County Residents
• Citizen, Business Of The Year Awards Handed Out At Bel Air Ceremony
• Former Dairy Plant In Laurel, 101 Acres Up For Sale
• $16K Awarded To Harford Co. Nonprofits For Ag Education
• Milk Jug-Made Roundabout In Bel Air Wins State Award
• Whiteford Firefighters Receive Life-Saving Equipment To Rescue Farmers Trapped In Grain Bins

Restaurant-related business news:

• Bistro Bakery Soft Launches New Cafe In Annapolis: Report
• Propane Tank Sparks Fire At Seafood Restaurant In Fallston
• College Town Bar Faces Loss Of Liquor License In Prince George's
• Hundreds Of Layoffs To Impact Anne Arundel County: What To Know
• Best Hospitals For Specialty Care In MD Named In New 2027 Rankings
• Wonder Food Hall To Hold Burtonsville Grand Opening This Week

Crime-related business news:

• Owings Mills Man Faces Years In Prison Over Unlicensed Assisted Living Facility
• Man Fatally Stabbed Near Wheaton Shopping Center: Police
• Catalytic Converters, Tools Stolen From Glenwood Middle School
• ​​Annapolis Man Facing Federal Charges In New Mexico Voter Fraud Case
• Scam Involves Caller Impersonating Aberdeen Police Officer
• Lawsuit Filed Against 3 Police Officers, Howard Co. In Fatal Shooting Of Man With Autism