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Pittsburgh's popular Primanti Bros. scouts for...

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The popular Pittsburgh sandwich shop Primanti Bros., known for putting french fries on its sandwiches, is looking to expand into Greater Baltimore within the next year, including locations in Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties as well as Baltimore City. Primanti Bros., which started in Pittsburgh in 1933, opened its first Maryland location last November in Hagerstown. The chain has more than 30 restaurants throughout Pennsylvania, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Segall…

Oil prices are on fire

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Hopes for a big “freeze” are heating up oil prices – once again.



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Montgomery County EDC lands its first CEO

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The Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. has its first president and CEO. David Petr, most recently the president of the Central Florida Development Council Inc., will lead Montgomery County’s new EDC, the group announced Thursday. Petr will step into the role on Sept. 6. The nonprofit EDC, led by an 11-member board of private sector business heavies, formally replaced the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development as of July 1. As we reported last month, the EDC had identified…

Tickets to Harry Potter play going for $6,000

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Wouldn’t it be nice if the magical Gringotts Bank offered loans?



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/harry-potter-play-tickets-on-sale-for-6000but-dont-guarantee-entry/41206372

Trump made $39 million running failed casino...

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In 1995, Donald Trump’s first and only initial public offering raised $140 million from public investors under the ticker symbol DJT.



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Free burgers at Shake Shack on Tuesday

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Get a free burger at Shake Shack on Tuesday to celebrate the chain’s 100th restaurant opening in Boston.

The chain is giving away free $5 single ShackBurgers to the first 100 customers to visit each of its restaurants from 10:30 a.m. to noon, according to a news release.

No purchase or coupon is…

Japan's economy is barely growing

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Japan’s economy is growing – but only just.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/japans-economy-is-barely-growing/41202586

Tweet picture of Wendy's Frosty for a free $20...

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Get 50-cent small Frostys at Wendy’s and tweet a picture to get a free MLBTV.com Premium subscription, a $20 value.

Wendy’s and Major League Baseball are offering the promo to fans who tweet a picture of the cheap Frosty on Instagram or Twitter using hashtag #50centFrostyMLB.

After tweeting, you’ll…

Apple's Tim Cook on mistakes, what the future...

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“There’s nothing like sitting in the chair.”



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/apples-tim-cook-on-his-mistakes-and-what-the-future-holds/41203398

Podcast: The BBJ's 2016 Enterprising Women panel

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Close to 600 people packed the Hilton Baltimore to listen to the BBJ’s three Enterprising Women panelists speak earlier this month. The women talked about climbing the corporate ladder, how they balance work and home life and gave advice to audience members. Attendees were captivated by what Kerry Chandler, Charisse Ford and Stephanie Hill had to say. In this week’s podcast, you can listen in to a portion of that panel. Chandler, the chief human resources officer at Under Armour; Ford, the chief…