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Sheraton Baltimore North has finished a $9 million renovation in Towson, Maryland, updating guestrooms, meeting spaces and its on-site restaurant as it aims to position the property as a suburban alternative to downtown Baltimore.

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Shauntee Daniels, executive director and CEO of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, is being recognized for her work preserving Baltimore’s history and expanding public awareness of Maryland’s cultural assets.

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greatEvent Hospitality has expanded into sports travel with a new booking vertical for teams and tournaments and a partnership with TFO Sports.

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Beachmate said its Made-in-USA Beachmate Shovel is rolling out to 100 Walmart stores nationwide as the Charleston brand pushes its flagship beach tool into one of the country’s largest retail channels.

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Power Home Remodeling landed the No. 2 spot on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Construction list, marking its fourth straight year in the large-company category.

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FRNDS is launching a friendship-first social app for adults 21 and older, starting in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and the broader DMV area.

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Thomas LeBrun’s Aurora Rift: A Man Out of Time was named a 2026 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Action/Adventure and will be featured on a Times Square billboard on Oct. 10. The recognition expands visibility for the author, whose…

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Western Maryland Scenic Railroad renewed its Certified Autism Center status through IBCCES on July 15, 2026, after at least 80% of staff completed updated autism and sensory training.

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The Gettysburg bed and breakfast earned a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award as it marks 30 years open to the public.

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College Park, Georgia has awarded Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance Incorporated a $2.4 million destination marketing contract after a nationwide procurement process.

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BermudAir has launched The Great Bermuda Dash, a three-part digital travel competition that spotlights Bermuda through teams from five North American cities.

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AARP is giving nine Maryland organizations $95,225 in 2026 Community Challenge grants for quick local projects aimed at helping older adults stay connected, safe and independent.

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Kevin Makes Sense Media in Virginia Beach won a 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction for a promo video made for the local classic rock band The Intangible Cats. The recognition comes from one of the industry’s largest competitive awards programs…

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MyFlyYatra is highlighting expanded booking support, flexible travel options and customer assistance for travelers flying from Phoenix, Austin and Charlotte to India.

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Anguilla tourism officials are welcoming Trans Anguilla Airways’ new office and local team at St. Kitts’ main airport, calling it a practical step toward better regional connectivity.

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Monument maker Steven Barber is set to present a statue of former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on Oct. 1, 2026, which would have been Carter’s 102nd birthday.

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The NYC Big Book Award marked its 10th anniversary by publishing its 2026 winners and distinguished favorites in the October issue of Printed Word Reviews on Oct. 1, 2026. The list spotlights more than 100 subcategory winners across 15 major…

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Spring Dell Center will host its 33rd annual auction on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Hall to raise money for services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Black Mental Wellness will hold its 2026 “Healing Across Generations” conference on Nov. 6 at the Silver Spring Civic Building, bringing together mental health professionals, community leaders and families to focus on trauma, resilience and Black…

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Canadian author Tony Nesca’s Poems and Photographs was named a Distinguished Favorite at the NYC Big Book Awards in the Poetry-Nature, Place, and the Environment category.