BALTIMORE

Baltimore Business News

In Baltimore, business news means corporate mergers and departures, regional market shifts, funding rounds for startups and the activity of local retail chains. Reporting provides a full look at the city's commercial and organizational landscape.


Industry

Utilities

BGE Seeks Baltimore-Only Conduit Surcharge

Baltimore City opposes a proposed surcharge that would apply only to city electric customers to cover rising underground conduit fees.


Philanthropy

Live Poll

Should lawmakers be allowed to direct federal funding to nonprofits where they serve on the board?

Philanthropy

Maryland Senators Request New Funding for Civic Works

The nonprofit faces scrutiny over audit findings as senators seek $1 million for facility upgrades.

Maryland Senators Request New Funding for Civic Works

People

People

Baltimore Youth Arts Names Co-Executive Directors

Gianna Rodriguez and Dave Eassa will co-lead the Baltimore arts program for young people ages 14 to 25 starting October 22, 2026.

Baltimore Youth Arts Names Co-Executive Directors

Jobs

Live Poll

Should city-run public attractions be modernized even if it costs taxpayers money?

Remote Work

Create Baltimore Plans Top of the World Renovation

The 27th-floor observation level will get new galleries, interactive kiosks and an expanded gift shop after the operator reversed plans to close it.

Create Baltimore Plans Top of the World Renovation

Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Would you shop at a new Lidl if one opened near your neighborhood?

Openings & Closings

Lidl to Open Belair Road Store December 16

The German discount grocer has set a Wednesday, December 16 opening for its store at 5950 Belair Road in Northeast Baltimore.

Lidl to Open Belair Road Store December 16

Day to day, that means the latest on corporate growth, shifting market conditions, small business developments and the organizational changes impacting the regional economy. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Real estate development and infrastructure projects often dictate the pace of new commercial entry in the city. Large employers and the health of the maritime and logistics sectors remain the most frequent drivers of local business stories.