The edge of Annapolis changes in 20-year waves. Today, right on time, a new swell of homes and retail is shaping up, promising to create the latest transformation of an area named for a long-ago prisoner-of-war camp, Parole. More than 750 new apartments in five- and six-story buildings are welcoming their first tenants. Another 750 townhouses, apartments and condos loom in various stages of planning.

Last Monday, Sen. Paul Corderman, R-Washington/Frederick, hosted a meeting of local officials and representatives from law enforcement agencies, the business community, the Washington County Health Department and others. Its purpose was to discuss issues of crime and other behaviors he had recently outlined in an open letter to the Hagerstown City Council.

Just nine days after suffering a minor stroke, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, addressed the Maryland delegation’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. The longtime Maryland politician and former House majority leader approached the stage in the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk hotel in front of an already warmed-up delegation. Hoyer, 85, had his longtime friend, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, to thank for that.

Larry Hogan’s campaign for U.S. Senate said Tuesday the former Republican governor would debate Angela Alsobrooks in a forum the Democrat had previously committed to — likely setting up at least one televised debate between the candidates after they were initially locked in a stalemate over where and when to face off.

Alaska Air is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice chose not to challenge the $1 billion deal that the carriers say will create a company better able to serve travelers. Alaska Air announced in December that it would pay $18 in cash for each share of Hawaiian. The deal includes $900 million in debt held by Hawaiian Airlines.

General Motors’ premium GMC brand wants to become the leader in all-electric truck sales for U.S. consumers as it launches its new electric Sierra pickup. The Sierra EV joins electric versions of the Hummer, including an SUV and pickup, in GMC’s electric “truck” lineup. The automaker is expecting the Sierra will become GMC’s top seller for its EV lineup as lower-priced variants become available next year.

A high-tech, indoor Atlantic salmon farming operation is in the works for a portion of the former Bainbridge Naval Training Center in Port Deposit. Norwegian firm AquaCon is negotiating with the Bainbridge Development Corp. (BDC) to acquire 160 acres of the site near Interstate 95 for the venture, said Toni Sprenkle, executive director of the BDC. (Photo: Lee Sutterby, Delaware Business Journal)

Frederick County Council Member Jerry Donald introduced two bills on Tuesday that he hopes will prevent agritourism enterprises from disrupting nearby communities, but some farmers think the proposals go too far. One bill would enumerate the conditions under which agricultural buildings can be opened to the public, while the other would limit the kinds of activities allowed as part of agritourism enterprises.

The November elections present Maryland and the Baltimore area with “an existential moment” because the region relies heavily on federal funding that could disappear if Republicans control the White House and make significant gains in Congress, leading area Democrats said Tuesday while together at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

A renters’ rights bill first introduced by Baltimore City Council President hopeful Zeke Cohen in 2023 will advance to a full council vote after clearing a major hurdle on Tuesday. Resuscitated after months of negotiations, the bill, called the Strengthening Renters’ Safety Act, sailed through an Economic and Community Development committee hearing with several amendments that council members praised as sensible and favorable to the city’s tenant class.