Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
What's Changing At Montgomery Mall?
The Westfield Montgomery Mall is welcoming several stores in 2026, and a fresh round of names has dropped. Here's what you need to know.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
MD Store Closings
Dundalk, MD|News|
Closing Time: Herman's Bakery Says Goodbye After Decades
Herman's Bakery closes its doors for the final time on Tuesday. The business has been a staple in the community for decades.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Deli Shop Expands + 118 Laid Off + Vintage Market Opens + Hello Kitty Truck: MD Business
A book festival celebrates its 23rd year, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will visit, a vintage shop opens and a bakery lays off 118 workers.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
These MD Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026
Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in MD?
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland|News|
Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores: See MD Locations
More closures are expected as the company undergoes a significant restructuring.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Ex-WBAL Duo Launch Podcast + Tex Mex Eatery, Bakery, Snowball Stand Closings: MD Business
A national chain Tex Mex restaurant has closed its doors, a bakery has shuttered 2 locations and a snowball stand won't reopen.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Bakery To Close Both Locations This Spring
The business started in 2020 and later expanded to a second location in Baltimore's Hamilton neighborhood.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Café To Permanently Close This Month
The Baruch Café in Bethesda will close its doors permanently by the end of the month.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
More Layoffs Hit MD As Federal Job Numbers Fall
MD has seen more than 1,700 layoffs announced in 2026, with 637 in February. The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, federal officials say.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Italian Eatery Reopens + Best DMV Dining + Pastry Café Adds 2nd Site: MD Business
A beloved restaurant returns after 2 years, top MD hospitals, national clothing chain closings, and bookstore and thrift store expansions.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
After More Than 100 Years, This Bakery Is Closing
Herman's Bakery and Catering is closing up after spending more than 100 years serving the Baltimore region.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Bankrupt National Retailer With Multiple MD Locations To Close Stores
A well-known national retailer is seeking to market the leases of its Maryland stores after it declared bankruptcy.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Shutter Only MD Location
The company said it plans to shutter 15 locations, just weeks after it announced the closing of nine other stores.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Food Truck Spurs Restaurant + Store Closings + 'Shark Tank' Deal: MD Business
A gift from a stranger at Walmart is worth $1 million, a golf franchise expands and a food truck has opened a brick-and-mortar site.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Owings Mills-Reisterstown, MD|News|
Discount Grocery Chain To Close 8 MD Stores, Dozens Nationwide
The grocer on Wednesday said it plans to close 36 underperforming stores over the next year as part of an "optimization plan."
Megan VerHelst and Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
National Restaurant Chain With 11 MD Locations Downsizing
A burger chain with 11 Maryland sites are considering closing eateries and has introduced a new menu to try to solve its financial woes.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Beloved Restaurant Returns + 2 Chains Closing + Caribbean Caterer's Milestone: MD Business
A Caribbean caterer celebrates five years, 2 new millionaires, beloved Italian restaurant reopens, new Peter Chang, superfood cafe arrives.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Major Pizza Chain To Close 300 Locations: What To Know In MD
The chain said it also plans to lay off 7 percent of its corporate workforce as it aims to turn around declining sales. See MD impacts.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
National Fast Food Chain With Nearly 100 MD Locations Dramatically Downsizing
A fast food giant with MD sites that closed a slew of restaurants in 2024 is about to close hundreds more, the eatery recently announced.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
2 Clothing Chains Closing + New Sushi Eatery + Food Hall Opens + Dining Club Debut: MD Business
The new Dine Around Maryland Club offers deep discounts at eateries, while a sushi shop and food hall are opening.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Odenton-Severn, MD|News|
Major Luxury Discount Retailer To Close MD Stores
A clothing retailer will close dozens of locations across the country, including MD stores, and is currently offering steep discounts.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|News|
National Restaurant Chain With MD Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations
A well-known restaurant chain, with 61 Maryland locations, will soon shutter hundreds of sites nationwide.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
New Mall Stores + Brazilian Steakhouse Opens + Celebrity Chef Dishes Debut: MD Business
Sample a variety of celebrity chef dishes at the Annapolis Wonder food hall or try fire-roasted meats at a new Brazilian steakhouse.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Amazon Fresh Closing MD Stores, Some Could Become Whole Foods Markets
​Amazon said Tuesday it is closing its Fresh and cashierless Go stores in Maryland and nationwide.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
National Retailer To Close All MD Locations: Reports
A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.
Amanda Lumpkin and Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Home Store Closes + New Dining, Coffee Shop + Clothing Chain's Revamp: MD Business
Restaurant Week in Howard County, a new Dunkin' has set up shop in MoCo, and The Point in Towson has revamped. Plus a home store closes.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Home Depot Design Center Closes MD Site
The Home Depot Design Center has closed in Rockville​, one of three such stores in the country.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Coffee Shop, Theater Close + Restaurant Week Specials + $520M BWI Upgrades: MD Business News
The largest project in BWI's history has wrapped up, while winter restaurant week is nearly here, and a coffee shop and theater both close.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Severna Park, MD|News|
2 Major Retailers To Shutter Maryland Locations
It's game over for numerous stores owned by two popular retail chains. Both companies have several locations in Maryland.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In MD In 2025
Throughout the year, several retailers and chains announced plans to close or potentially close Maryland locations. See the full list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Iconic Eatery Closes + New Brazilian Steakhouse + First CityVet: MD Business
A Brazilian steakhouse and a CityVet practice are opening their first MD locations, while a beloved French eatery is closing its doors.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Comfort Food Eatery Opening + Donut Shop On TV + New Taphouse: MD Business
An MD restaurant serves one of the best dishes in the U.S., while a doughnut shop had a mention on a TV show and a 4th taphouse is coming.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Sports Bar Shutters After Crackdown In Baltimore County
A sports bar closed in Baltimore County after a crackdown on Thirsty Thursday promotions. The business owed $47K in rent, a report alleged.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Skating Rink, Bank Closings | New Fish Restaurant | 24-Hour Denny's: MD Business
A new fish restaurant opens in MD, while a skating rink and bank have closed. Plans OKed for a 24-hour Denny's, plus a new farm-home chain.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Roller-Skating Rink Closing After Nearly 50 Years In Nottingham
A roller-skating rink is closing in Baltimore County. The rink has been open for nearly five decades.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Banking Giant To Shut Down 1 MD Branch: What To Know
One of the East Coast's largest banks is shutting down four locations in the DMV, including one in Maryland.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Popular Restaurant Closes + Best Bakeries + Free Meals + Brewery Opens: MD Business
These MD bakeries made a "best of" list, furloughed workers can get free meals, a dining spot closes and a TGI Friday's finds a new use.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
National Retailer With 20 MD Locations Closing 150 Stores
In addition to closing more than 100 stores nationwide, the apparel company is eliminating hundreds of jobs.
Megan VerHelst and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Woodmont Grill Closes With No Notice To Customers
After more than 30 years serving customers, Woodmont Grill in Bethesda closed Tuesday citing troubles keeping adequate staff and parking.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Beloved Restaurants Close + 4 Groceries Shutter + Toy Stores Return: MD Business
Restaurants in Edgewater and Annapolis closed recently, while two cherished toy stores are back, and an MD lottery player won $1 million.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
