Rawlings-Blake: Safety of MTA buses may need to be examined after deadly crash

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said she would like to see the safety of public buses be re-examined after a deadly crash Tuesday in southwest Baltimore. Six people were killed early Tuesday morning when a school bus collided with a Maryland Transit Administration commuter bus. An additional 10 people had to be transported to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to critical. Both bus drivers were among those killed. Rawlings-Blake called Tuesday a “rough, rough day for the people of Baltimore…

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Sinclair's David Smith to step down as CEO

David Smith, who built Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. into the largest owner of television stations in the U.S., will step down as CEO of the company in January after 28 years. Smith, 65, will become executive chairman. Chris Ripley, the Hunt Valley-based broadcaster’s CFO since 2014, will become CEO. Lucy Rutishauser, senior vice president of corporate finance and treasurer, will move into the CFO role. Smith helped found Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) in 1986 and has seen it grow into a $2.2 billion…

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New $5M Hopkins center aims to prevent misdiagnosis

Johns Hopkins Medicine opened a new center last month dedicated to reducing incidents of misdiagnosis. The Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence was created through a $5 million gift from C. Michael Armstrong, former Hopkins Medicine chairman, who also provided funding for the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality over five years ago. The center will be led by Dr. David Newman-Toker, an associate professor of neurology and otolaryngology. The goal of the new center and…

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8 things you need to know this morning (Video)

Good morning, and happy Wednesday. Don’t let the cool weather this morning fool you — you’ll be ditching your jackets by noon. Temperatures will reach the low-70s this afternoon and will continue through Thursday. On a personal note, I hope this is the last time I see 70 on the thermometer for a while. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. Two Iowa police officers have been killed in ambush-style attacks. Police had no information on the suspects as of early this morning. Des…

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Hawaiian concept joins growing culinary lineup at R. House food hall

The opening of the R. House food and drink hall in Remington will happen before the calendar year turns, and the lineup of 10 chefs or restaurateurs is filling up quickly with seven announced thus far. But that means there is still time for more culinary experts to throw their hat into the ring, and that is just what chef Munehiro Mori is doing with his Hawaiian concept, Hilo. Hilo is owned by sisters Nat and Nuch Teng, who operate Thai Landing in Mount Vernon, and Mori will lead the menu with…

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Brass Tap craft beer bar in Midtown delayed, eyes December opening

The new Midtown craft beer bar Brass Tap has been delayed about two months after permitting took longer than expected, following the announcement this past winter that the bar was coming to Baltimore. Owner Barry Lowenthal said he didn’t have the proper permits ready until mid-September, which forced the launch of the new craft beer bar to be pushed back from the original goal of opening in October until December. Tentatively, he said they are aiming for a Dec. 12 opening. Lowenthal is a franchisee…

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10 technology trends changing manufacturing

As manufacturers know, technology is having a profound impact on the way products are developed, produced and distributed. A look at how leading manufacturers are leveraging technology offers a glimpse into the future of the industry. For more information, please download RSM’s 2016 Manufacturing Monitor Survey. RSM US LLP (formerly McGladrey LLP) is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, with 9,000 people in 86 offices nationwide. For more information…

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