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Resilient US oil companies start pumping again

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The U.S. oil boom has time and again proven very hard to kill.



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Under Armour is one of the most attractive places...

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The results are in. Americans want to work for Google. But Under Armour is pretty attractive too. LinkedIn released a list of the year’s Top Attractors, noting the 40 companies that are doing the best job of “attracting and keeping top talent” in the U.S., and how they are managing to do it. By analyzing user actions on the professional social networking site, LinkedIn compiled the list by determining which employers are the most sought-after. The analysis tracked users’ application activity,…

City to launch design competition for McKeldin...

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Baltimore planners are gearing up for a citywide design competition for a new design for the space that now holds McKeldin Plaza downtown. Officials of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore said Monday new ideas are being sought for how to redevelop a portion of the plaza at Pratt and Light Streets as plans gel for demolition of the 34-year-old McKeldin Fountain by the end of the year. “There is a conversation going on about it,” said Mike Evitts, spokesman for the nonprofit that oversees the central…

LG announces mosquito-repellant TV

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In the effort to slow the diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, Electronics company LG announced a TV designed to repel mosquitoes.



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Federal Hill church hits the market for $950,000

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A Federal Hill church is on the market for $950,000, continuing a trend in Greater Baltimore where religious properties are snapped up for new life as homes or businesses — or the wrecking ball. In this case, the church building at 1404 S. Charles St. most likely won’t be turned into a residential property, said Amelia Corley, a broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial, who is listing the property. Corley said there has been buyer interest in the 15,336-square-foot property. But she would not divulge…

Microsoft testing new mosquito trap to fight Zika

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On the Gulf Coast of Texas, a new player is working to fight mosquitoes carrying Zika and other diseases. It’s not a usual suspect from the world of health care, but Microsoft, a company best known for computer software and video games.



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Here is what Steve Case thinks will eat McDonald's...

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AOL co-founder and venture capitalist Steve Case sees legacy dinosaurs like McDonald’s roaming the food landscape — and healthy fast-casual as the asteroid. Case spoke about the massive disruption awaiting the traditional fast-food industry — and what he referred to as “Big Food” in general — at the Washington Business Journal’s Power Breakfast event Monday at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, and the new smaller players eating up market share over the next few years. “A lot of it is junk…

Nominate outstanding young professionals for the...

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Everyone knows someone who is just absolutely superb at their job. Someone who puts in the extra hours, finds innovative ways to solve problems or can always be counted on to lend a helping hand. Whoever this person may be to you, you know that it’s about time they received some recognition for their hard work. This is why you should nominate them for the Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 class of 2016 – a collection of professionals under the age of 40 who have made memorable contributions…

Brexit: What does it mean for the US?

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Brexit refers to the referendum the UK holds on Thursday to determine whether the country will remain in the 28-member European Union. The British debate has largely revolved around economics, sovereignty, immigration and national identity. As the ba…



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8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning, and happy Tuesday! I didn’t write “8 things” yesterday, so I really missed my window of opportunity to talk up the city of Cleveland. Although I’m not a Cavs fan, I have to say that the Cavaliers winning the NBA championship really opens the door for a Browns’ Super Bowl run in 2019. The curse is lifted! Also, a quick PSA: Taco Bell is giving away one free Doritos Locos Taco to each customer today in honor of the Cavs “stealing” a game on the road during the NBA Finals. Loyal “8 things"…