GOP told to repay Steele
State elections officials have told the financially strapped Maryland Republican Party that it must repay $77,500 that Michael S. Steele, now the national GOP chairman, transferred to it in an apparent...
View ArticleHilton Baltimore bookings, revenue on the rise
The city-owned Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel performed better in its second full year of operation than in its first, but officials warned that the slow economic recovery means several more...
View ArticleFederal investigators to supervise stent doctors
Federal investigators have ordered St. Joseph Medical Center to conduct annual, random audits of its cardiac care practice to verify that the procedures performed there are necessary, in the wake of...
View ArticleAuditors raise doubts about First Mariner's future
Auditors have raised doubts about First Mariner Bancorp's ability to remain in business, according to financial statements that the largest Baltimore-based bank, founded by prominent businessman Edwin...
View ArticleRawlings-Blake proposes changes on city ethics board
Baltimore City Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake is proposing broad changes in the way the city handles ethics, an issue that came to the forefront during the corruption investigation that...
View ArticleLetter: 'Watchdogs' offer suggestions for economic development
The following was sent to Harford County Executive David R. Craig. A copy was provided for publication. In reference to all the information provided about the Economic Development Policy, I submit the...
View ArticleFor casino companies, referendum's stakes are huge
For the casino giants trying to persuade Marylanders to vote for or against more gambling here, the long-term stakes could be in the billions. Penn National Gaming's investment of $13 million for ads...
View ArticleTwo I-95 travel plazas to be rebuilt in revenue-sharing plan
Maryland has taken the first step toward replacing its two travel plazas on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore with expansive, airy welcome centers filled with amenities and operated by a company with...
View Article5 Questions for James D. Hardesty
If you want to know something about the history of the Baltimore investment community, you might want to call James Hardesty. The 67-year-old history buff and chairman of Hardesty Capital Management...
View ArticlePhoenix Estimates $250 Million Decrease To Stockholders' Equity As Part Of...
The Phoenix Cos. said Friday it estimates a pre-tax decrease of $250 million to stockholders' equity as of June 30, 2012, as a result of the company restating its financial performance. "The magnitude...
View ArticleTroubled firm Lason Inc. doesn't fit Bruce Rauner's story
Republican governor hopeful Bruce Rauner has shaped a campaign narrative as a business-savvy, detail-oriented Mr. Fixit in a state in dire need of fixing. But there's one investment in the venture...
View ArticleExclusive: Telesat owner Loral explores sale-sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Loral Space & Communications Inc, which holds a majority stake in Canadian satellite communication services company Telesat Holdings Inc, is exploring a sale, according to...
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