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Free back-to-school health screenings at Sam's...

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Get free back-to-school health screenings valued at up to $150 at Sam’s Club pharmacy on Saturday, Aug. 13.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., get free wellness checks on blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), glucose, risk ratio, body fat percentage and vision and hearing screenings.

Greater Baltimore Committee calls on business...

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The Greater Baltimore Committee is calling on local businesses to urge City Council members to vote against raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2022. A Baltimore City Council vote Monday gave preliminary approval to the increased minimum wage bill, sponsored by Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke. Seven council members voted in favor of the bill Monday, while four voted against it, three abstained and one was absent. Donald C. Fry, president and CEO of the GBC has opposed the bill from its inception and…

Hogan asks SBA to declare Howard County a disaster...

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to make low-interest loans available to businesses, homeowners and renters affected by the July 30 flood that devastated Ellicott City. Hogan’s letter requests the SBA to declare Howard County a disaster area. The flood left two people dead, more than 100 homes and businesses damaged and displaced hundreds of residents and workers. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman announced last week two buildings along Main Street…

Kuwait is hiking gas prices by up to 83%

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Drivers in Kuwait may be in for a serious case of ‘sticker shock’ as gas prices soar next month.



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Trump's economic plan and the reaction: What you...

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This is a big week on the economic front for the presidential campaigns. Republican Donald Trump unveiled his plan Monday to the Detroit Economic Club and Democrat Hillary Clinton is set to do the same Thursday. To help sort out what Trump proposed and the reaction to it, here’s an overview of his ideas and the reaction to them: What Trump proposed: Income t axes— Cut the number of income tax brackets by more than half and bring rates down to 12 percet, 25 percent and 33 percent. Business taxes—…

'26,500 new jobs in Baltimore,' Port Covington...

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A report that supports much of the projections made over the past eight months by Sagamore Development for its massive $5.5 billion Port Covington development was made public last week as part of a batch of documents released by the City Council. The 132-page marketing study by a firm commissioned by Sagamore used U.S. Census data and other state and local data bases and reports to show that by 2037, an estimated 26,500 new jobs and $209 million in state and local governmental revenue are expected…

German grocer Lidl opening massive distribution...

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German grocer Lidl is opening an 800,000-square-foot regional headquarters and distribution center in Cecil County, where it plans to invest $100 million as part of its expansion into the U.S. The newly constructed warehouse in the Principio Business Park near Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 40 is expected to create 100 full-time jobs and open no later than 2018. The project is being developed by Stewart Properties. Lidl operates about 10,000 stores in 27 countries throughout Europe. As part of its…

Sports bar coming to former Velleggia's in Little...

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A chain restaurant at has recently opened two locations in Maryland will soon open in Baltimore’s Little Italy. Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is getting ready to debut a 7,701-square-foot eatery early next year in the long-closed former Velleggia’s Restaurant at Pratt and Albermarle streets. Boston’s is a chain that offers a menu of pizza, pasta, ribs, salads burgers and wings. Its other two locations are in Harford County’s Abingdon and St. Charles, in Charles County. Boston’s new location…

NBCUniversal buys 'Harry Potter'

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NBCUniversal has struck a magical deal with Warner Bros.



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Gap sales sink again

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Perhaps the Gap should get “Saturday Night Live” alums Adam Sandler and David Spade to appear as their Gap Girls characters in commercials to try and attract customers? Because it looks like the turnaround at the Gap is already over.



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