Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
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Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Don't throw away those expired Bed Bath & Beyond single-item coupons just yet.
Women's clothing retailer Christopher & Banks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday and plans to close "a significant portion, if not all" of its stores, the company said.
Pier 1 Imports has asked a bankruptcy court to allow it to begin an "orderly wind-down" of its operations after failing to find a buyer.
Bar Louie, a restaurant chain known for its cocktails and burgers, has filed for bankruptcy and closed dozens of locations, including one in Maryland.
Destination Maternity, which operates its namesake maternity retailer as well as A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, the company announced.
Five Maryland Forever 21 stores are expected to close as part of the company's bankruptcy process.
Budget airline WOW Air abruptly ceased all services starting Thursday, March 28, stranding passengers flying in and out of BWI.
Charlotte Russe is going out of business. The clothing chain already closed it's online store.
Gymboree Group said it plans to start closing all of its Gymboree and Crazy 8 branded stores.
David's Bridal confirmed bankruptcy suspicions in a statement on Thursday.
Toys "R" Us is planning to shutter a fifth of its U.S. stores.
Toys 'R' Us, the big box toy retailer struggling with $5 billion in debt and intense online competition, has filed for bankruptcy protection ahead of the key holiday shopping season
A wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a church van crash last year in Illinois is on hold because the pastors of the Baltimore church have declared bankruptcy.
Court documents indicate that a change of ownership is in the works for the former Sparrows Point steel mill property in Baltimore.
Memberships in the Capital Bikeshare program are up, but the operation has run out of keys for new members to access bicycles.
A court has approved the bankruptcy reorganization plan of Dolan, Co., a business and legal publisher that is the parent company of The Daily Record in Baltimore.
A bankruptcy court judge has approved the sale of Maryland's only ski resort to a unit of a Kansas City-based real-estate investment trust for $23.5 million.
The federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation says it is taking control of two RG Steel pension plans.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Greenbelt is considering rules for the proposed sale of the Wisp ski resort in McHenry.
The Federal Communications Commission has given the Tribune Co. key clearances as it prepares to leave bankruptcy protection and transfer the company to new owners.
The financially strapped owners of Maryland's only ski resort say they have found a buyer for the western Maryland property.
Computers, speaker systems and even a pool table that once belonged to Curt Schilling's video game company are on the auction block.
The Sparrows Point steel mill will be auctioned in January if buyers don't step forward for all or part of the property, liquidator Hilco Industrial said Tuesday.
A Baltimore attorney was sentenced to six months of house arrest and three years of probation for attempting to extort the University of Maryland Medical System, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office.
Famed hip-hop performers Jadakiss and Too $hort will be headlining the Preakness Festival 150, days before the 150th thoroughbred racing of The Preakness Stakes in Baltimore.
Residents in a quiet Owings Mills community are grappling with an apparent murder-suicide that left a married couple dead Tuesday afternoon.
U.S. District Judge James Bredar in Baltimore issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday night that protects those workers while the lawsuit continues.
Maryland lawmakers voted Wednesday to create a commission to study and recommend potential reparations for slavery and the lingering effects of racial discrimination in the state.
A 12-member jury, along with six alternates, has been selected for the trial of the man accused of murdering Rachel Morin, a Maryland mother of five, in 2023.
Residents in a quiet Owings Mills community are grappling with an apparent murder-suicide that left a married couple dead Tuesday afternoon.
The government's mistaken deportation of a Maryland father to El Salvador has drawn new outrage from Baltimore's mayor and some members of the Maryland Congressional delegation for what they see as sloppy immigration enforcement.
As President Donald Trump rolled out a new sweeping round of tariffs on imports on Wednesday, dockworkers in Baltimore are bracing for the long-term effects and wondering if shipments will slow down in the months ahead.
Hundreds gathered for a memorial service to honor Baltimore County Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr., who died on Thursday, March 27, from cancer.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Marty Bass reunites with Troy Staton. During a robbery at his barber shop on West Baltimore Street Troy was shot and almost died (it was shock trauma that saved his life). When Troy saw the outpouring of concern and help from his neighborhood he had an idea. Simply put why not use barber shops and beauty parlors, natural community centers, as neighborhood resource facilities. Called “More than a shop” his idea has spread well beyond West Baltimore. When WJZ learned about an MTV awards program that would fund a coast-to-coast day of community programs focusing on youth mental health we reached out to Troy Staton, a perfect fit. He applied and was given $10,000 to organize Baltimore’s part of MTV’s Youth Mental Health Day In America on May 15. We are proud to have played a part in what will be an exciting, and important day that will be just the beginning of this important youth outreach. *WJZ and MTV are both a part of Paramount.
Actors Erick Pinnick and Jake Odmark compete against Sina and Tim to see who can shuck the most ears of corn in the allotted time frame.
Dr. Kira Toulson shares some important information on the causes of oral cancer and how you can detect it.
Janay Reece speaks with Dulaney High school student Kimani Dennis about her recent accomplishment at the MPSSAA 3A Central Regional Meet, where she broke a 34-year record set by Stephanie Caples.
Alexus Davila is live at the luxury hotel checking out its signature restaurant, new modern design lobby and common spaces.
The Baltimore Orioles' bats were silenced in their 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday at Camden Yards.
Whatever misgivings Kevin Willard may have had about coaching basketball at Maryland, Buzz Williams' arrival shows the job is still pretty enticing.
All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill, from Severna Park, Maryland, started paying immediate dividends on the $135 million, nine-year contract he and the San Diego Padres finalized on Wednesday morning.
Baltimore's Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, is reportedly going into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
The University of Maryland men's basketball team has named a new head coach, days after former coach Kevin Willard's departure to Villanova University.
The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, says he's not a criminal and she's "scared for his life."
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Warmer Thursday with late day storms possible
Storms possible Thursday, temps get warmer
Maryland temperatures warm up Thursday, with rain chances
A few storms possible later Thursday with more rain chances for Friday into the weeekend.
Cloudy, cool and breezy weather is underway in Maryland with a period of roller coaster temperatures and bouts of rain, storms ahead for Thursday.
The Baltimore area could potentially see thunderstorms later in the day on Thursday, some of which could be strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our region under a slight risk for severe weather, extending as far east as the I-95 corridor for Thursday evening and Thursday night.
Warmer Thursday with late day storms possible
Baltimore County community rattled by apparent murder-suicide
Married Baltimore County couple killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say
Storms possible Thursday, temps get warmer