KINGSVILLE, MD—Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s is taking a swipe at Cracker Barrel over its recent rebranding disaster. Earlier this month, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, known for its nostalgic Southern charm, unveiled a $700 million rebranding effort that included a new text-only logo, modernized restaurant decor, and menu updates aimed at attracting younger, diverse customers. The rebrand, led by […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant location in Baltimore County on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The new restaurant will be located in the former Mamma Lucia space at 1991 E. Joppa Rd. (21234) and it will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to its full menu, the new location will offer the brand’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Panda Express is partnering with Reading Partners Baltimore for a back-to-school fundraiser to support literacy programs for local students. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, seven Baltimore-area Panda Express locations will donate 20% of pre-tax sales from qualifying orders to the nonprofit. The funds will help provide free, one-on-one tutoring and literacy enrichment programs to students. Customers can participate by placing […]
CARNEY, MD—Fall is almost here, which means it’s once again time for Weber’s Cider Mill Farm’s annual Johnny Appleseed Festival. The 50th annual festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, 2025. There will be hay rides, gem mining, tractor rides, face painting, balloon animals, a “boo barn,” and more. Both […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 3.4 cents to $3.12 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy report released Monday. The increase comes after storms temporarily knocked the largest refinery in the Midwest offline, causing prices to jump sharply in Ohio (+32.5¢), Wisconsin (+23.5¢), and Michigan (+19.8¢). “The national average […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study from a Florida-based law firm ranks Maryland as the third-highest state in the nation for ride-share users seeking customer support. The analysis, conducted by Blakeley Law Firm, found that frustrated riders in the state are turning to online searches for help with issues like billing errors, safety concerns, and lost items. The study, which analyzed Google […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Ed Hale Sr., a prominent Baltimore businessman and owner of the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team, announced Wednesday his candidacy for Maryland governor in 2026, switching his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in a bid to challenge incumbent Gov. Wes Moore. Hale, 78, made the announcement at Canton Waterfront Park, near the site of his former trucking business, […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday that a public meeting would be held to discuss a proposed development project that would increase the number of homes along the Chapel Road corridor. The project, known as Perry Hall Chapel Estates, would require a zoning change to proceed. Marks, a Republican who represents Perry Hall, stated that the development […]