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Open Works is debuting a mobile maker space for...

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Open Works is hitting the road. The maker space will soon launch a mobile service that will travel to city schools and local events to give students and residents hands-on demonstrations and classes. The mobile offering cost about $50,000 to buy and renovate a large van that will go from location to location. This is the first mobile maker space in the city, and will serve as an extension of Open Works’ location on Greenmount Avenue in Station North. Included in the van is a 3-D printer and a…

Bank of America commits $40 million to job...

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Bank of America Corp. announced a $40 million commitment Tuesday to benefit teens and young adults around the country. The commitment from the largest bank in the Baltimore area will span over three years. During that time, the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank will work with nonprofits around the U.S. to fund summer internships, education and job training for the young adults in the program. “Investing in young adults to help provide them the opportunities they need to build their career skills makes…

Here's where to get free fries for National French...

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It’s possible that french fries are America’s favorite food. OK, except maybe for pizza. And margaritas (drinks count as a food group for me.)

So, let’s all hail National French Fry Day on Wednesday, July 13, while stuffing our faces with free delicious, golden, crispy-fried sides ALL DAY LONG.

As MASN dispute drags on, Orioles score victory in...

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The long-running MASN media rights dispute will not be sent back to a Major League Baseball committee next month after the Baltimore Orioles-controlled network scored another major legal victory on Monday. New York Supreme Court Judge Lawrence Marks issued a partial stay in favor of MASN that formally blocks a bid by the league and the Washington Nationals to revert the matter in early August back to MLB’s internal arbitration panel, the Revenue Sharing Definitions Committee, regarding media rights.…

Baltimore-area office vacancy rate is on par with...

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The Baltimore-area office vacancy rate in the second quarter mirrors national statistics of 16 percent, a recent study by the commercial real estate data firm REIS Inc. shows. In addition, job growth in the region was stronger in the first five months of 2016 when compared to other large metropolitan areas in the U.S., said Barbara Denham, an economist with New York-based REIS. The employment data shows that regional employers added close to 28,000 jobs between January and May 2016, Denham said,…

OPEC oil production on the rise again

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OPEC is pumping out more oil than at any time in recent history. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries produced nearly 32.9 million barrels of oil a day in June, according to its monthly statistical bulletin.



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Dow rises to all-time high

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The Dow zoomed to a record high Tuesday.



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Amazon Prime Day: Double the Black Friday-style...

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Snap up twice as many Black Friday-style deals as Amazon celebrates its 21th birthday with the second annual Amazon Prime Day on Tuesday, July 12.

This year, for one day only, members will find twice as many Prime Day deals this year with small businesses and sellers offering more than 30 percent…

Harbor East intersection to close next week as...

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A key intersection in Harbor East is expected to be closed next week as engineers prepare for construction of a four-lane bridge to begin across a canal, city officials said Monday. Central Avenue and Lancaster Street — located on the posh Harbor East waterfront — will shut down on July 18. That will have an impact on traffic flow on some of the city’s most gridlocked streets and one of Baltimore’s most popular restaurants, Ouzo Bay, located at the intersection. Erinne O'Brien, assistant general…

58-cent pancakes at IHOP on Tuesday

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There are few things better than a stack of hot, fluffy pancakes dripping with butter and syrup, except perhaps CHEAP pancakes.

From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., celebrate IHOP’s 58th birthday with 58-cent short stacks of is famous flapjacks at participating restaurants.

No coupon is necessary.

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