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It’s movie night in Little Italy
What Mary Ann Cricchio wanted was a mural. What she got was a summer film festival that attracts thousands to one of Baltimore’s signature neighborhoods. One of the founders of the Little Italy Outdoor Film Festival, which kicks off Friday with the traditional showing of “Moonstruck,” Cricchio also owns Da Mimmo restaurant. The restaurant’s parking […]
For some, a storm of business
Some local businesses benefitted while others suffered in the wake of the severe storm that ravaged much of the east coast, leaving a trail of destruction and more than 840,000 Marylanders without electricity. Minnie Allen’s Parkville-based Allen & Sons Tree Service Inc., for example, typically receives 23 to 25 calls per week, she said. After […]
Siri and Jelly Bean sound off
In the world of Apple versus Android, some analysts have recently taken a closer look — and listen — to one of the smartphone’s newest features: voice activated search. An analyst for Piper Jaffray as well as a writer for TechnoBuffalo took on Apple’s Siri and Google’s Jelly Bean, the updated voice search for Android […]
Marylanders rush to parse court health care ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, including the individual insurance requirement at the heart of the law, may have mixed results, with some people opting for the tax penalty rather than the insurance, a Baltimore lawyer said Thursday. “The theory is it’s actually cheaper to not buy the insurance […]
Orioles show off advanced analytics system
After launching two years ago, Bloomberg Sports’ professional baseball analytics system is being used by 25 of the country’s 30 major league teams, including the Baltimore Orioles. Bill Squadron, head of Bloomberg Sports, joined Orioles officials at team headquarters Tuesday evening at an event before the team’s home game against the Los Angeles Angels. “What’s […]
Help slated for chronic health issues
Baltimore Medical System will receive a $498,906 grant Monday for a program that will allow patients with chronic health conditions and behavioral health needs to receive comprehensive care. The grant comes from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and is part of an $8.5 million initiative by the not-for-profit health care company that serves Maryland, Washington, D.C., and […]
Climbing on the bus to boost entrepreneurship
Three months after kicking off the Startup Maryland statewide initiative, organizers are making their next move to energize and celebrate the entrepreneurial community. Through Pitch Across Maryland, a bus tour that will span the state from Sept. 11 to 28, organizers hope to connect entrepreneurs with resources, advisors, legal teams and angel and venture capital […]
At Goska’s, minding the family store
Surviving as a business for 82 years means knowing how to adapt. That’s a lesson brothers Kevin and Michael Sosnoski, third generation co-owners of Goska’s Liquors, know well. Set back about 200 feet from Ritchie Highway, at the intersection of Leelyn Drive, the burnt sienna building of Goska’s Liquors stands alone. Its founders probably wouldn’t […]
Economic Alliance joins with BioHealth Innovation
The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore has signed on to a partnership that officials hope will accelerate commercialization of the region’s biotechnology industry. The alliance, a nonprofit economic development organization serving Baltimore and its six surrounding counties, will be the area’s primary business partner with BioHealth Innovation Inc. The economic alliance’s responsibilitie[...]
Merchants get boost from Sailabration
As the nearly 40 tall ships and naval vessels that filled Baltimore’s harbor for the last week depart Tuesday, area businesses will continue to have something to celebrate: A boost to their bottom lines. The Star-Spangled Sailabration, the kickoff of the state’s 32-month War of 1812 bicentennial commemoration, started with the arrival of ships on […]
Taking flight: An afternoon with the Blue Angels
Aboard the Marine Corps C-130–What’s it feel like to get to 1,500 feet in two seconds? Like a bowling ball pressing against your entire body, but your eyeballs still somehow managing to pop out of your face. Like all the blood rushing to your head and your ice-cold hand white-knuckling the table beside you. Like […]
1,200 expected at Victory in Procurement event
There were 1,176 pre-registrations for today’s Victory in Procurement event, with organizers expecting walk-ins to push the number at attendees to well over 1,200. John Shoraka, acting associate director of government contracting for the Small Business Administration, gave the morning’s keynote address, discussing how businesses can better position themselves for government contracts. [...]
