Last week, we shared news about National Geographic naming Baltimore on its 2027 list of the best places to travel; Guinness’s upcoming departure from Halethorpe; and how Maryland’s new EBT cards have thwarted fraud and abuse.
Revisit the stories here:

“Guys and Blondes: The damage triggered by Guinness and the future of Maryland beer“: Guinness sought law changes to begin operating in Halethorpe, but the resulting machinations have made life more difficult for local brewers who are struggling because of a variety of forces.

“Johns Hopkins University’s Texas-based development partner seeks City Council approval to build 12-story, 925-bed student housing community in Charles Village“: A Texas-based development partner of Johns Hopkins University is seeking City Council approval to build a 12-story student housing community.

“Next phases of Perkins Square project to add 150 apartments at former Perkins Homes public housing community in East Baltimore“: The next phases of redevelopment of the former Perkins Homes public housing community in East Baltimore are set to begin this fall and will add 150 apartments.

“‘Chip-and-tap’ EBT cards save Maryland taxpayers more than $2 million in first three months“: Maryland’s new EBT cards have saved $2.2 million just in the first 3 months of use by thwarting fraud and abuse by criminals.

“National Geographic features Baltimore on list of ‘The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027’“: Baltimore was one of a handful of U.S. destinations named on National Geographic’s list of “The Best Places in the World to Travel to in 2027.”
