$23 An Hour Start Pay + 3 Eateries On DC Michelin Guide + Store Closings: MD Business News

MARYLAND — Breakfast lovers will flip over the new Original Pancake House opening soon in Maryland, while bargain shoppers might find impressive deals at Big Lots as five locations in Maryland have announced they will close. Actor Kevin Spacey is fighting the auction of his Baltimore home.

Lotto players will want to doublecheck and see if they hold an unclaimed $50,000 lottery ticket, while anyone looking for a new job should check out one grocery store chain, which plans to hire more workers with a higher starting pay of $23 an hour.

Below is more Maryland business news you'll find of interest.

Original Pancake House Opening Soon In Mall

The Original Pancake House will soon open in Nottingham's White Marsh Mall. This will be the national chain's first Baltimore County restaurant. The eatery has four other Maryland locations.

Mom's Organic Market Sets Opening Date For MoCo Store

The newest MOM's Organic Market will open its downtown Silver Spring store on Friday, Sept. 20, the Rockville-based grocery chain said.

3 New Restaurants Added To DC Michelin Guide

While the 2024 DC Michelin Guide has yet to be released, the publication has released three new area restaurants that will be included among its recommendations. The spots are close enough for discerning Maryland diners to try.

Kevin Spacey Asks Court To Void Sale Of Baltimore Mansion: Report

Attorneys for actor Kevin Spacey have asked a judge to void the pending sale of his Inner Harbor waterfront condo, which recently sold at auction for just over $3.2 million, according to a report.

Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy, Future Of MD Stores Uncertain

After recently expressing doubts about its chances for long-term survival, beleaguered retailer Big Lots declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Earlier the company said it will close three stores; now two more Maryland stores are slated to shut down.

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• MD Cities Among Top 10 For 'Inflation Problem' In US: Study
• $50K Winning Lotto Ticket Stuns Taxi Cab Driver
• Aldi Bumps Starting Pay To $23 An Hour, Will Hire More Workers In MD
• New Recycling, Yard Waste Plans Released Amid Anne Arundel Strike
• $50K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Prince George's Remains Unclaimed
• Suspect Enters Plea In Columbia Mall Parking Lot Fatal Shooting
• Laundromat Shooting Ends With 1 Dead, 2 Hurt
• Maryland Man Sentenced In Theft Of 50 Guns From Virginia Store