Six Flags America's closure could just be the first of many. Executives recently said Six Flags plans to shrink its portfolio and divest from "underperforming parks."

Despite the federal government shutdown, the NTSB board will meet next week to discuss the Key Bridge collapse.

By @briaovers.bsky.social and @jasminevaughnhall.bsky.social: ‘We keep waiting.’ The long struggle of the Superblock’s dwindling business district. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

David Bergman, Under Armour's CFO since 2017, has been a consistent presence during a period of executive turnover. But he'll depart his post after 21 years with the company. An executive with luggage seller Samsonsite will replace him next year. www.thebanner.com/economy/unde...

For hundreds of skinny, 220-foot rods to form the Key Bridge's foundation, contractors are deploying a 145-ton hammer. www.thebanner.com/economy/key-...

Constellation is pitching Maryland on a “menu” of new energy options: natural gas generation, battery storage, and doubling the capacity at Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant www.thebanner.com/economy/cons...

This little fish is the center of a big debate in the Chesapeake Bay

When coaster enthusiasts stream out of Six Flags America on Sunday evening, they won’t be able to go back. The park is shuttering as Six Flags continues to seek a buyer for its 523-acre tract. www.thebanner.com/economy/six-...

T. Rowe Price teamed with Goldman Sachs as Trump loosens investment restrictions

During the world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship’s time in Baltimore, it will unload wheeled machinery, bottles of champagne and a boat — as well as undergo repairs for its damaged sail. www.thebanner.com/economy/neol...

State senator federally charged with extortion in blackmail scheme

Some new Key Bridge renderings www.thebanner.com/economy/key-...

Fossil-fuel guzzling ships power the global supply chain. One climate solution is good ol’ fashioned sailboats. The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship is on its maiden voyage, carrying cars and cognac. Its destination? Baltimore, where it’ll arrive today. www.thebanner.com/economy/worl...

NEW: UConn and Louisville women's hoops were supposed to open their seasons at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. But thanks to the government shutdown, the defending national champions open their season in ... Annapolis On the Naval Academy's surprise big game: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...

Just one in 533 miles of Anne Arundel County shoreline is open to the public while taxpayers fund millions for private waterfronts. Can Maryland balance what’s best for the Chesapeake Bay with the public’s right to enjoy it? w/ @leeosanderlin.bsky.social &Alex Mann www.thebanner.com/community/cl...

In a continuation of his penchant for "sports diplomacy," Gov. Wes Moore met with Japan's ambassador to the U.S. in David Rubenstein's suite during an Orioles game this year. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

The deal permitting the Los Angeles Rams to practice at Camden Yards comes with a peculiar form of currency: grass. As part of their agreement, Oriole Park's field will be resod ahead of the 2026 season. www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

Massive data centers invaded Virginia — and Maryland wants to be next, @briaovers.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Practicing at Oriole Park is a "pretty damn cool setting," Rams coach Sean McVay said. But the field, in the shadow of several buildings, also presents a unique privacy challenge. Some who work nearby have been asked not to video practice. www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...

📊 We’ve got a new Maryland poll! 📊 Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval is 54%. We also asked folks an open-ended question about Moore’s accomplishments and they struggled to name any. Read more: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Gov. Wes Moore talks federal ‘assault’ on Maryland

Maryland’s largest brewery is teaming up with peers amid industry challenges

The L.A. Rams play in Baltimore against the Ravens on Sunday and then in London, England the following week. Rather than return to the West Coast, they'll remain in Baltimore — practicing at Oriole Park. www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...

McCormick executives meet weekly to discuss Trump's tariffs, which are expected to cost the spice company about $140 million annually. www.thebanner.com/economy/mcco...

They tried the ritzy out-of-town developers. They tried local ones. They even tried breaking up the quagmire that is the "Superblock" into bite-size parcels. All failed. Then, it burned. What's next for the stagnant development? w/ @emilyopilo.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/economy/supe...

By @halliemiller.bsky.social, Jack Bologna and @sahanajayaraman.bsky.social: The housing hustle igniting a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

The National Transportation Safety Board will share comprehensive findings regarding the Key Bridge collapse on Nov. 18. During the meeting, federal investigators will discuss probable cause and issue safety recommendations. www.thebanner.com/economy/ntsb...

Lola Young, who became a viral sensation with her chart-topper “Messy,” fainted during a performance last night. She's "okay," but won't play her scheduled set at All Things Go in Columbia today. www.thebanner.com/culture/musi...

Feels very meta when the place where I work puts out an incredible well-reported deep dive into my favorite music festival -- shoutout to my colleagues Wesley Case and @hayesgardner.bsky.social. Can't wait for round 4 for me this weekend! 🎶 www.thebanner.com/economy/all-...

Great @thebaltimorebanner.com story on the business of music festivals

NEW | This year alone, 100 music festivals worldwide have folded — even more than 2024, which NPR dubbed "the year the music festival died." But nobody seems to have told All Things Go, which is rapidly expanding. www.thebanner.com/economy/all-...

Orioles to create new social patio at Camden Yards, 2 club level bars www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

In addition to questioning the cost of a rebuilt Francis Scott Key Bridge, Donald Trump’s administration has a new target: Maryland laws requiring minority-owned businesses complete a chunk of the work. The latest from me and @hayesgardner.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Let's take a trip down to the Port of Baltimore, where a delayed safety inspection into a state-owned shipping pier has left 400,000 tons of salt in limbo. Could a booming, privately-owned terminal gobble up that salt? w/ @leeosanderlin.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/economy/real...

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is "not enough" for local media giant Sinclair. w/ @leeosanderlin.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/economy/jimm...

Steph Curry visited a Baltimore high school today for an Under Armour event. “There’s so much talent and potential” in cities like Baltimore, he said. www.thebanner.com/economy/step...

Samuel Basallo and the Orioles are finalizing an eight-year contract extension, the first of its kind from GM Mike Elias. Story: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

Gov. Wes Moore asserted that the Preakness would become the “Triple Crown’s crown jewel” — an ambitious claim, given the popularity of the Kentucky Derby, not to mention the Belmont Stakes. On a celebratory demolition day at Pimlico: www.thebanner.com/economy/wes-...

During an event at Pimlico this morning, Gov. Wes Moore turned his attention to President Donald Trump, who has recently criticized Baltimore. “If you are not willing to walk our community, keep our name out of your mouth.” @pwoodreporter.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

Outstanding read by @hayesgardner.bsky.social on the business decisions behind shuttering a beloved Maryland amusement park. 🎢📉

NEW | The country’s oldest operating roller coaster once weathered a fire and a relocation to Maryland. It might not, however, survive a corporate merger. After millions of visitors, but years of neglect, Six Flags America is closing. www.thebanner.com/economy/six-...

Under Armour’s old Tide Point headquarters, now a ghost town, tentatively has buyer. Plus, a Locust Point warehouse slated for rowhomes is expected to become a Jesuit high school. www.thebanner.com/economy/unde...

Baltimore shipping channel reopens after cargo ship explosion near Key Bridge site

Huge steel pieces integral to the Key Bridge rebuild have arrived in Baltimore. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...

A coal ship departed Curtis Bay bound for a small island country in the Indian Ocean, but quickly issued a mayday after an explosion on board near the Key Bridge site. No injuries were reported. Afterward, four tugboats escorted the ship to an anchorage. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...

From @pwoodreporter.bsky.social and me: Orioles, state have yet to begin negotiations on development around Camden Yards www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...

Mark Fetting was the CEO of Legg Mason from 2008 to 2012, but he also championed Baltimore, adored Stephen Sondheim's music and passionately supported his three children. He died Saturday after a heart attack. He was 70 years old. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/obituaries/m...

Dali owners suing ship manufacturer for Baltimore’s Key Bridge crash

Johns Hopkins is at a critical moment. Can Baltimore capitalize?

Pimlico's demolition has begun and even Stall 40, the most revered of the barns, won't be fully preserved. It's too termite damaged to be saved, state says. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/piml...