It used to be a no-brainer. You needed roads and bridges for your community’s economy to grow and prosper. That was the view from corporate board rooms to main street merchants and from chambers of commerce to local union halls. ...

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A long-running dispute between an Eastern Shore woman and her developer ex-boyfriend based on business arrangements made when they were a couple is nearing its conclusion. A Baltimore County Circuit Court judge last week awarded Lora M. Fritschle $300,000 in ...

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NEW YORK — Shoppers spent a bit more in early November, raising retailers’ spirits about the holiday season right before it kicks into high gear. Early discounting on everything from TVs and sweaters as well as free shipping deals helped ...

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NEW YORK — Stocks drifted lower Monday as a fresh round of corporate dealmaking was tempered by skepticism about the strength of the economy. Stocks got an early lift after a spate of new deals were announced, but the gains ...

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