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Iconic DJ Dies | Gordon Ramsay New Show | New Restaurants: MD Business

Recent business news in Maryland includes the death of an iconic radio DJ, chef Gordon Ramsay in town, new dining, and more store closings.

The Annapolis Shirt Company will soon close its Main Street store. The business said its building was sold.
The Annapolis Shirt Company will soon close its Main Street store. The business said its building was sold. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

MARYLAND — Business news in Maryland recently includes 100 seconds to grab all the free groceries you can, or get rid of some stress with a visit to Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, which has expanded in Montgomery County.

If you'd rather release stress by whacking a small ball, pop by Old Line Golf Club, which recently opened. A federal worker hit by the Trump administration's job cuts talked to Patch about the shock: "I thought we were safe." And a beloved radio host has died.

Plus, the grand opening of the state's first Teso Life store, another Amazon Fresh is about to open, and new dining options.

Find out what's happening in Bel Airfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Bob Rivers, Former 98 Rock Radio Host In Baltimore, Dies At 68

A former radio host for 98 Rock died at age 68, the station said. He was known for his Christmas parodies and an 11-day broadcast.

13K MD Layoffs Amid Trump Cuts: 'I Thought We Were Safe'

Maryland has seen 13,000 layoffs of federal workers and contractors. "I thought we were safe," a former Social Security contractor said.

Find out what's happening in Bel Airfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Chef Gordon Ramsay Spends Time At Renovated MacGregor's Restaurant

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay and a film crew spent time at the renovated MacGregor's Restaurant in Havre de Grace, possibly for a TV show, a report said. Ramsay, a Michelin-starred chef with restaurants in Maryland, is known for hosting "Hell's Kitchen" ND "MasterChef."

Annapolis Shirt Company Closing After Over 20 Years On Main Street

Maryland flag, boat and crab T-shirts line the walls at the Annapolis Shirt Company but will soon be a memory. The shop will close on April 20.

100-Second Grocery Sweep At Klein's To Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Klein's Family Markets will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year in a variety of ways, including with a 100-second grocery sweep.

Towson Bootery Closing Shoe Store After 77 Years

A Towson shoe store is closing after 77 years of fitting footwear "the old fashion way." The shop was family-owned for three generations.

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