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Podcast: BurnAlong CEO Daniel Freedman talks...

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When Daniel Freedman decided to co-found his newest exercise startup, BurnAlong, he says he was one of the lucky ones. Being an experienced entrepreneur and having spent time in Baltimore’s technology sector, he already had plenty of connections when looking for angel and seed investors for his app. BurnAlong allows users to virtually connect with workout partners — something that may keep users more motivated to exercise than doing so on their own. BurnAlong completed a $1 million round of fundraising…

Population density may have been the key to Trump...

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We’re less than a week past the election, yet the counting continues. Eighteen states were still working through their tabulations as of Thursday, and several news organizations still consider the race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to be too close to call in Michigan and New Hampshire. But we know the winner, of course. Trump carried (or is leading in) 30 of the 50 states, pushing him past the Electoral College’s threshold of 270 electoral votes. Some estimates have him ending up…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning. Hope you have a productive start to the work week. It’s finally starting to feel like November this week. It’s going to be chilly for most of the day, before creeping up into the high 50s by the afternoon. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. With the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the Dallas Cowboys yesterday, the Ravens sit alone atop the AFC North. Baltimore isn’t assured anything yet, though, and must now face the Cowboys next weekend and still play the Steelers…

Christensen: Hottest deals on 4K HDTVs on...

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If you’re in the market for a new HDTV, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are the days to shop.

This year, expect to get the best prices ever on Ultra 4K HDTVs as retailers dangle hot doorbuster deals (available in limited quantities) to lure customers away from tables and into stores.

Just a few years…

Sinclair Broadcast Group shuffles executive team

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. unveiled on Friday another round of executive changes, a week after announcing longtime CEO David Smith will step down and become executive chairman. Among those changes, COO David Amy will become vice chairman on Jan. 1. Steven Marks, currently a co-chief operating officer of Sinclair Television Group will move into the COO role and assume direct oversight for all TV station operations. The moves are the latest in a shuffling of Hunt Valley-based Sinclair’s key leadership…

Morgan State launches $250 million funding...

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Morgan State University announced a $250 million capital campaign, the second and largest campaign in the university’s history. The campaign is called the Anniversary Campaign in celebration of 2017 — the school’s 150th year in operation, “It is a time for reflection on our past and to look forward to our future, a future we believe will be made brighter with the success of this fundraising effort,” David Wilson, president of Morgan State, said in a statement. The goal of the Anniversary Campaign…

Father and son team looking to bring Rise Biscuits...

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Father and son duo Fran and Chris Kirley are bringing a North Carolina breakfast concept to Maryland, looking to open the first location in Greater Baltimore by April. The Kirleys, along with family friend Dave Brindza, have partnered to become franchisees for Rise Biscuits Donuts, which is based out of Durham, N.C., and specializes in sweet and savory options for breakfast and lunch. Fran Kirley said they have a multiple location franchise agreement. Rise Biscuits and Donuts currently has nine…

Trump's impact on the real estate market: 'For...

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Real estate experts said Thursday they were uncertain about how — or if — the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president would impact the industry in the coming months and years. “Nothing is going to change overnight. Whatever is going to happen is going to take several months,” said Stephen Evans, senior vice president at Rubenstein Partners, a commercial real estate investment firm based in Philadelphia. “For now, it’s a lot of guess work.” Evans made his comments as part of a panel…

Freebie Friday: 50+ Veterans Day freebies, free...

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Happy Freebie Friday!

America truly is the land of the free on Veterans Day as we honor those who have so honored us with their sacrifice and service to keep America strong and free. Retailers, restaurants and attractions salute our military heroes with freebies. Of course, there are plenty of…

8 things you need to know this morning

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Good morning and TGIF! We should have clear skies and sunshine today and through the weekend, so make sure to get outside and enjoy the fall weather this Veteran’s Day weekend. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. Last night hundreds of people marched through Baltimore from North Charles St. near Johns Hopkins University, down to the Inner Harbor in protest of president-elect Donald Trump’s election day win. The crowd of around 600 gathered at the gates of M&T Bank Stadium where…