Monday, April 3, 2017

Introducing Baltimore's Crane Watch

Between a multibillion-dollar project in Port Covington, major industrial development in Sparrows Point, and the renaissance in Columbia— along with so much more — it can be tough to keep up with development in the Baltimore area. That’s why the BBJ has launched Crane Watch, a comprehensive look at all of the developments, both under construction and in the planning process. This interactive development map allows users to see all of the activity taking place in the area, from the waterfront…



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Why you'll be eating pork rind chippers —and crab everything — at Oriole Park (Video)

There’s a common theme among many of the new menu items at Camden Yards this season: Crab. The Maryland seafood staple can be found topped on macaroni and cheese inside a twisted bread cone. There’s also pork rinds topped with crab meat, cheese sauce and Old Bay, as well chicken tenders smothered in crab dip. Fans go through about 200,000 pounds of crab a season at Oriole Park, said Ryan Farrell, the executive chef for Delaware North, the concessionaire at Camden Yards. In planning new menu items,…



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Under Armour shares could rebound by 30 percent

Under Armour Inc. has been the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 over the last year, but shares could rise at least 30 percent in the next 12 months, according to a recent Barron’s report. Shares of the Baltimore sportswear maker have plummeted about 55 percent over the last year as a result of slowing sales growth and decreasing operating margins. In the fourth quarter, Under Armour’s sales continued to increase, just not at the 20 percent rate investors had become accustomed to seeing over…



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8 things to know on Opening Day

Happy Monday and to the start of another Orioles’ season! For those headed to the game — or simply taking in the festivities around the ballpark — expect cloudy skies with temperatures in the low 60s. Rain is possible later in the evening. Here are eight things to know on Opening Day. • The first pitch is set for 3:05 p.m. Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Orioles, while Marco Estrada will start for the Blue Jays. It will be the first Opening Day start for both pitchers. The game can…



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Baltimore CASH Campaign announces 12th Annual Money Power Day®

Congressman Cummings & Sarbanes, Mayor Pugh with over 1000 adults, teens and children expected to attend this free, fun-filled and informative financial services fair - April is National Financial Education Month

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Podcast: What you're doing wrong on LinkedIn

It wasn’t that along ago that any job seeker needed to create a profile on Monster.com or another similar job listing site if they wanted to land an interview. Gone are the days of combing through the newspaper’s classified sections looking for a job. Rather than stretching themselves thin across multiple platforms, Mike Shelah says companies are leveraging LinkedIn more and more to find qualified job candidates. So it’s a shame, he says, that more people aren’t using the social media website correctly. Shelah…



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Comcast: Binge on Netflix for free during XFinity Watchathon Week

Binge away, Comcast customers.

X1 cable customers get a free week of unlimited access to Netflix and more than 50 other networks on April 3-9 during the Fifth Annual XFinity Watchathon Week, according to a news release.

For the first time, Netflix’s full catalog of movies, original productions …



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