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.
The Barnes & Noble bookseller said a branch will open Wednesday at 130 W. Ridgely Road, next to the Old Navy store at the Lutherville Station Shopping Center.
Fashion enthusiasts will have a chance to see original designs, runway shows and live entertainment when Prince George's County hosts its first-ever Fashion Week.
Located at 1319 Bedford Ave. in the Pikesville Shopping Center, The Game Haven of Maryland doubled its footprint and now occupies 8,000 square feet of space. The specialty shop previously operated in a 3,500 square foot space.
Thousands of flickering candles, a 12-piece orchestra and a former Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist will help usher in the holiday season when Christmas by Candlelight returns to the STAR Centre in Havre de Grace Nov. 27.
Two lounges aiming to find new homes for adoptable felines will soon be setting up shop in Montgomery County. Catlands Lounge, which aims to be the county's first cat lounge, will be opening at 375 Main Street in Gaithersburg's Kentlands neighborhood. The second brand coming to Montgomery County is the Paws & Relax Cat Lounge, located at 8227 Woodmont Ave., in Bethesda.
An electrical engineer who has spent nearly a decade working for Amazon has expanded his preschool business in Maryland, offering an early childhood education program that combines traditional academics with music, theater and dance.
A new furniture retailer is joining the list of stores that make up Annapolis Town Center. The nationally recognized Herman Miller brand will take over the space that once housed Gabby and Summer Classics at 1910 Towne Centre Blvd.
The Highlands School, which specializes in educating children with learning differences, celebrated its anniversary recently. Founded 30 years ago to help children with learning differences, the school shared at its anniversary celebration that enrollment has grown about 70% over the past four years.
Naptown Scoop, a popular daily newsletter that highlights the latest developments impacting the Annapolis community, is entering a new era. Naptown Scoop was founded in 2020 and has since amassed a strong following in the community.
A new primary care practice is coming to Columbia's Merriweather District, adding to a growing collection of medical offices in the mixed-use community. CloseKnit has signed a lease for 4,484 square feet at 10285 Lakefront, where it will offer internal and family medicine services.
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