Bryan Renbaum, Author at MarylandReporter.com

State Roundup: Access to abortion still a concern for Maryland advocates; despite Blueprint money, school systems still struggle; new laws slated to take effect

Access to abortion still a concern for Maryland advocates despite efforts to protect the procedure; Blueprint funding pours into schools, but systems still struggle; new laws slated to take effect July 1.

Bakery reinvigorates Druid Heights with sweet rolls and art

By AUZINEA BACON and MILES GROVIC BALTIMORE – Since opening The Avenue Bakery to revive economic opportunities and Pennsylvania Avenue’s rich entertainment history, James Hamlin feels unsatisfied with the progress. “This is a diamond in the rough,” Hamlin said. “In...

Printing, fighting, and battle-rapping: How two Baltimore business owners connect and thrive

A Pit Fights rap battle usually starts with the opposing musicians facing each other as founder Shaka Pitts introduces the “fighters” to loud cheers from a surrounding crowd.

STATE ROUNDUP: NEW EVIDENCE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS; SOME DALI CREW TO GO HOME; FORMER PG CO COUNCILMAN FRANKLIN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT

NEW EVIDENCE TRACKING SYSTEM TO HELP SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS: Maryland officials hope a simple barcode will help survivors of sexual assault navigate a confusing criminal justice system that historically has often been hostile to those who have endured traumatic and...

Baltimore’s backbone: How small businesses sustain ‘Smalltimore’

Despite existing in a major city, Baltimore’s small business community is tight-knit, interwoven and passionate about where they live.

One job just isn’t enough for serial entrepreneur Nailah Queen

Queen started Royalty Escapes Travel Agency in 2015 and the business flourished until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. The pandemic led to the cancelation of travel for millions of people across the world, hurting Queen’s business and that of many others in the travel industry.

Mothers of Baltimore: Local women try to overcome lack of child care

Many child care centers in Baltimore tend to cater to single mothers, requiring the center operators, often based in the neighborhood, to provide ample doses of empathy and flexibility to support young families.

Belair-Edison merchants aim to forge bonds, invigorate neighborhood

When a client enters JNB Beauty on Belair Road, owner Tunde Tenabe greets them instantly. Warmly. Motherly.

Hurrying to help a customer, she lays out her inventory and even checks the weather to ensure appropriate clothing recommendations. She knows her fabrics, and she knows her sizes. Her motto for clients: “Everybody is Beyoncé.” That means ensuring each customer leaves looking and feeling their best — like their own version of Beyoncé.

Commentary: Sick of all the campaign coverage? It will get worse

The following commentary appears in the July issue of The Business Monthly serving Howard and Anne Arundel counties. Say what? Donald Trump wants Larry Hogan to win the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland? That’s what he told a TV reporter in mid-June, just days after his...

State Roundup: Overworked and alone on B’more Juvenile Justice front; Intraparty warfare reaches new level in Wicomico County

Overworked and alone on Baltimore’s juvenile justice front; intraparty warfare reaches new level in Wicomico County with council seeking to jettison county exec position.

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