Business

Like many areas in Baltimore, the neighborhoods Hamilton and Lauraville are a hub where small businesses shape the culture of the community. Here is where some say one of the city’s best crab cakes are made. The Northeast Baltimore neighborhoods are also where you can find many farm-to-table dining experiences, a great cup of coffee and plenty of spots for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Metrorail’s regulatory agency is investigating whether a rail traffic controller told the operator of a train carrying passengers to check on a reported track fire. The fire shut down a section of the Red Line in Northwest Washington for part of three days. Metro on Monday denied that a train operator had been instructed to do a track inspection for the fire, saying the request was for an inspection on an unrelated circuit problem that didn’t pose a safety concern. The probe followed reports on social media about the incident, which was captured on dispatch recordings.

The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, awarded a total of $200,000 in community grants this year to 45 nonprofit organizations throughout Howard County. The foundation received 69 grant applications this year as part of an open grant application process for eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in Howard County. A grant committee of foundation board members and volunteers selected the grant recipients, which will use the funds for operating and programmatic needs.

Sallie Whitney had no plans to move from an apartment in a city neighborhood she loves for its walkability and access to transportation. But when it came time to renew the lease on her one-bedroom unit in Brewers Hill, she was shocked to see her rent jump 15%, by $300 a month. With more of her retirement income going toward rent, she’ll be forced to consider other options. So far, she has found limited choices.

Under Armour and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have settled their longstanding litigation over a 2016 sponsorship deal that the Baltimore sportswear maker sought to terminate early. According to the settlement agreement obtained by the Baltimore Business Journal Friday, Under Armour was required to pay UCLA $67.49 million in a single cash payment by June 26, 30 days after the agreement was first signed on May 26. UCLA would then drop the civil lawsuit and the sponsorship would officially be terminated.