Historic Store Closings + Artisan Dumplings + Dock Bar Closes + TV Anchor Out: MD Business

MARYLAND — For a twist on your favorite Asian-inspired cuisines, and a few new ones, too, be sure and pop by House of Umami, which offers ramen and dumpling at its new restaurant. Wash that down with a sip of a Maryland-based ice tea that's being sold across the nation and beyond.

Victoria's Secret Outlet store is open at Clarksburg Premium Outlets, while a family-owned linen shop is closing because of the Trump tariffs after four decades, and one of America's oldest retailers is shutting down a store in Maryland.

Beloved News Anchor To Leave Station

A local NBC anchor who previously worked as an anchor at CNN and ABC affiliate WJLA-TV has announced he's leaving his station. He has won more than a dozen local Emmy Awards, including two for best local news anchor.

Struggling Retailer Plans To Close This MD Location

Department store chain JCPenney plans to close eight more locations in 2025, including a store in Maryland, according to a notice filed with the state.

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Seafood Restaurant Led By Award-Winning Chef Opens

A seafood restaurant will open in Fallston in May, bringing gluten-free crab cakes, an indoor tiki bar and live fish tanks. Chef Zack Trabbold and Evolved Hospitality Group are behind the new restaurant called Natalie's Seafood Kitchen.

MD-Based Just Ice Tea To Be Sold In National Stores, Amazon

Just Ice Tea, the Bethesda-based line of organic teas from the founders of Honest Tea, said its bottled and canned teas will be sold nationwide at Target, CVS, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, online at Thrive, and regionally at 7-Eleven and Walmart.

Victoria's Secret New At Outlets

New at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets is the first Victoria’s Secret Outlet store in Montgomery County. The fashion retailer is located in Suite 230, and accessible via the Michael Kors entrance.

Dining/Food News:

• Sunset Cove Closes Middle River Dock Bar Overlooking Frog Mortar Creek
• Annapolis Food Truck Nights Return To Anne Arundel Farmers Market
• Grocery Outlet Opening Chain's 5th Baltimore County Store
• House Of Umami Opens Ramen, Dumpling Restaurant

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