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Breaking down the 5 largest private companies in...

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Allegis Group Inc., Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Laureate Education Inc., DLA Piper and Apex Tool Group LLC remain the top five largest private companies in Greater Baltimore on this year’s List of top private companies. Cumulatively, the five companies brought in $25.37 billion in 2015 revenue — a .6 percent decrease from last year’s $25.53 billion. Individually, Allegis Group and DLA Piper saw revenue growth. Allegis Group’s revenue grew from $10.8 billion in 2014 to $11.2 billion in 2015.…

The NFL is trying to hire more women

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The NFL wants more women to be coaches, officials and scouts. Its latest push is the league’s first job fair specifically for women, planned for Orlando, Florida, just before the Super Bowl.



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U.S.: Wells Fargo illegally repossessed 413...

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Wells Fargo will pay $24 million to settle allegations that it mistreated members of the military – including illegally repossessing their cars. The bank, already reeling from a scandal over fake accounts, will pay $4.1 million to settle Justice Depa…



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Wells Fargo worker retaliation claims rile up...

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Members of Congress are alarmed over horror stories from Wells Fargo workers who say they were fired after blowing the whistle on illegal activity. Nearly a half-dozen former Wells Fargo workers told CNNMoney they were retaliated against for calling t…



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TopBox, Tissue Analytics win Beta City pitch...

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Two Maryland startups, TopBox and Tissue Analytics Inc., won cash and bragging rights for their businesses at the second annual Beta City event held at City Garage in Port Covington Thursday. Beta City showcases local entrepreneurs and startups and allows investors a chance to see presentations from local, growing companies. The event is hosted by local co-working space and incubator Betamore and includes a Venture Capital Pitch Day competition. Eight companies got to present their business plans,…

News outlets stand by their 'bogus' post-debate...

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Donald Trump continues to mislead people about political polling, forcing several news outlets to reconsider whether they should post “who won?” online surveys after presidential debates.



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Patients needed to advance sickle cell research

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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell anemia affects about 100,000 people in the U.S., and although anyone can inherit the disease, it is seen mostly in African-Americans and Latinos.



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English's 'famous fried chicken' property sells in...

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English’s Family Restaurant, an Ocean City landmark known for its “famous fried chicken”, has sold the property where it served locals and beach-goers for more than 50 years. Harrison 1500 Philadelphia Avenue, LLC, an affiliate of the Harrison Hotel Group, acquired the property at the northeast corner of Philadelphia Avenue and 15th Street for $1.8 million in an auction on Wednesday. Harrison Hotel Group is a big player in the Eastern Shore resort. The company owns 11 hotels and 12 restaurants in…

Judge refuses to throw out food truck lawsuit...

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A lawsuit filed against the city by two food truck owners will move forward after a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge threw out a motion on Thursday that would have dismissed the case. Two owners, Joey Vanoni of the Pizza di Joey truck and Nikki McGowan of Madame BBQ, are suing the city over a law that prevents mobile vendors from operating within 300 feet of a brick-and-mortar business that sells a similar product. The bill was passed in 2014. Under the law, operators found to be in violation…

Maryland Live Casino adds Latin American street...

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Maryland Live Casino is expanding its culinary offerings with the opening of En Vivo Cocina Latina, a new Latin American street food restaurant. En Vivo offers a variety of street food items that are made to order in the on-site kitchen. Taco, quesadillas, sopas and more Latin American favorites will be available as well as some items not as well known, such as Mexican crema and chili powder and sweet plantain empanadas. A variety of sides and appetizers will also be served, including beans, rice…