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4 reasons why Venezuela became the world's worst...

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Venezuela is edging closer every day to its breaking point.



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Republicans go on offense over Obamacare

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Obamacare’s woes are back – just two weeks before Election Day.



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Apple's annual sales fall for first time since...

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Apple’s 15-year streak is officially over.



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Donna Brazile, Mary Matalin talk politics, the...

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Donna Brazile set a jovial tone at the Network 2000 lunch within seconds of opening her mouth. “This event is rigged,” the longtime Democratic strategist joked to the crowd of 1,000 at the Network 2000 luncheon at Martin’s Catering in Woodlawn. Brazile was referring to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s protestations that the election is “rigged.” Brazile, interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, drew laughs from the audience and from her fellow speaker, Mary Matalin, a conservative,…

Zipcar now offering one-way service between...

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Zipcar’s new service lets members drive one-way to or from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., without worrying about wasting time searching for a parking space. More than 20 Zipcars in Greater Baltimore are now available for members to drive to D.C. with over 200 reserved parking spots in D.C. to drop the vehicle off at. The one-way vehicles are also available for short trips within Baltimore. The one-way feature first debuted in Boston, where Zipcar is headquartered, but Baltimore and D.C. were chosen…

Foreman Wolf's Bar Vasquez opens in former Pazo...

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The latest Foreman Wolf restaurant is now open as Bar Vasquez started service Tuesday in the former Pazo space. The renovations at the location in Harbor East began with the closure of Pazo on Sept. 17. Foreman Wolf partner Tony Foreman said the overhaul of the space was needed in order to freshen up the location and bring something new for the company’s loyal diners. The 11,004-square-foot space at 1425 Aliceanna St. will have seating for 230 people and will be open Mondays through Saturdays for…

As Under Armour stock tumbles, Kevin Plank says...

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Under Armour Inc. CEO Kevin Plank attempted to quash investor fears as the sportswear maker’s stock tumbled Tuesday, saying the company is still growing fast just not at a pace as previously projected. Despite a 28 percent increase in profit and 22 percent revenue growth in the third quarter, Under Armour’s stock dropped nearly 13 percent in midday trading. But the quarterly revenue increase was Under Armour’s slowest in six years. At its 2015 Investor Day, Under Armour announced goals of achieving…

Johns Hopkins receives $6M EPA grant for...

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The Environmental Protection Agency awarded $6 million to Johns Hopkins to support continued research and trials aimed at reducing the effects of childhood asthma. The grant is part of an almost $28 million national initiative to promote health and well-being in communities where children live and play, funding five children’s environmental health and disease prevention centers across the country. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the grant to the Johns Hopkins Center for the Study of Childhood…

Berger's Bakery stand at Lexington Market shut...

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The Berger’s Bakery stand at Lexington Market was shut down by the Baltimore City Health Department on Monday due to a roach infestation. The health department posted a notice on the front of the stall at the historic Lexington Market to notify the public of the health violation. The stand will remain closed until another investigation can be made to verify the roach infestation has been taken care of. A complaint came into the health department that said roaches were walking on the cakes and cookies…

Water's Edge Corporate Campus hits the market in...

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The Water’s Edge Corporate Campus, a six-building portfolio of Class A office, retail and medical development in Belcamp, is on the market for $47 million. Owner Manekin LLC has hired Ten-X, formerly Auction.com, and JLL to list the 361,855-square foot property located on Bush River, just off of Route 40. The addresses of the buildings are: 4690, 4692, 4694, 4696 Millennium Drive and 103 and 111 Bata Blvd. The 23-acre Water’s Edge Corporate Campus is 63 percent leased. Tenants include Booz Allen…