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Kaylie M. Santos, 22, of Southbridge, is arraigned in Dudley District Court Friday, June 5. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jun 5, 2026

Ex-McDonald’s worker in french fry case banned from food industry, for now

The former night manager at a McDonald's restaurant is accused of stuffing french fries in her mouth before they were sent to a customer.

Raising Cane's opened its Owings Mills restaurant on June 3, 2026. (Courtesy of Raising Cane's)
Jun 4, 2026

Raising Cane’s opens another Baltimore County location

Raising Cane’s, a fast food restaurant chain known for its chicken fingers, opened its newest Maryland restaurant in Baltimore County.

Emma's Torch is set to open a Silver Spring café on June 12, 2026. (Emma's Torch)
Jun 2, 2026

Nonprofit to open MoCo café, training facility

Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit social enterprise providing culinary training, announced it will open a café and training center in Silver Spring.

A rendering of a multitenant building at Reisterstown Road Plaza in Baltimore. (Tide Realty Capital)
May 19, 2026

New multitenant building coming to Reisterstown Road Plaza

Development is underway for a new building that will bring four national restaurant brands to Reisterstown Road Plaza.

Papa John's founder John Schnatter tastes a spoonful of pizza sauce in 1997. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 15, 2026

John Schnatter settles lawsuit over Papa John’s ousting

John Schnatter settled his lawsuit against a marketing team who leaked a call that led to his ousting from Papa John's, the pizza empire he built.

The La Patrona food truck in Temple Hills is shown in April 2026. Soon a La Patrona restaurant will open nearby, thanks to Maryland Business Boost. (Capital News Service)
May 13, 2026

A state program that boosted small businesses is getting booted

Maryland's Business Boost program, which provided grants to small businesses was cut from the 2027 state budget.

Maryland-based Pitango Gelato will open a new location in Northern Virginia in July. (Courtesy of Pitango Gelato)
May 11, 2026

Baltimore’s Pitango Gelato to open VA franchise 

Pitango Gelato, a Baltimore-based artisanal Italian gelato and coffee concept, plans to open its next franchise in Northern Virginia in July. 

McCormick brand spices at a grocery store in Medford, Massachusetts, March 31, 2026. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
May 8, 2026

Some Unilever investors seek ESG reassurances in McCormick deal

Some Unilever investors are pressing for the giant food entity created by a $65 billion deal with Maryland-based McCormick to adopt standards on forestry and sustainability.

An aerial view of 4 North Park Drive in Hunt Valley's North Park business community. (St. John Properties)
May 6, 2026

Solar provider, café coming to Baltimore County’s North Park

A commercial solar construction company and a family-owned breakfast café will be joining Hunt Valley’s North Park business community. 

Freshly steamed crabs serve as the main attraction and main course at the 40th annual Stella Maris Crab Feast at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in 2024. (File photo by Jennifer McMenamin Photography LLC)
May 6, 2026

Can MD remain the ‘crab capital’ if consumers can’t buy crabmeat?

A federal effort to restrict imported crabmeat has sparked a legal fight that could disrupt supply, drive up prices and reshape the seafood industry.

Cold Stone Creamery has opened its doors in Frederick's Westview Promenade. (Hill Management Services)
May 1, 2026

Cold Stone Creamery opens in Frederick

Cold Stone Creamery, a global ice cream shop brand, has opened a location in Frederick’s Westview Promenade shopping center. 

Red Run Station, a development in Owings Mills, will soon welcome Cheesesteak & Co. (Hill Management Services)
Apr 20, 2026

Cheesesteak & Co. to open Baltimore County restaurant

Cheesesteak & Co., a sandwich shop offering a variety of cheesesteaks, plans to open a restaurant in Owings Mills’ Red Run Station.