Julie Bykowicz
@bykowicz.bsky.social
Business and Enterprise Editor
The Baltimore Banner
Local news lover
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The Baltimore Banner
Local news lover
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Johnston Square’s latest sign of progress: 109 new apartments and a library branch www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Johnston Square celebrates new apartment building, library branch
To Johnston Square, The Hammond at Greenmount Park is more than just a building.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Johnston Square’s latest sign of progress: 109 new apartments and a library branch www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Good morning, journalists
No other word has done more damage to the craft of writing in recent years than “content”. Even if you’re using the word “content” ironically, or as a cute little joke, don’t. When someone calls writing “content” they’re pissing on someone’s hard work & passion. “Content” is Technosatan’s henchword.
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Good morning, journalists
Maryland soybean farmers are caught in a U.S.-China trade war
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November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Maryland soybean farmers are caught in a U.S.-China trade war
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RECESSION BREWING? "During tough economic times, customers increasingly seem to turn to so-called 'below premium' beers like Natty Boh. The ongoing government shutdown, too, has led to more drinking in general."
City in crisis: Baltimore is facing a Natty Boh shortage
City in crisis: Baltimore is facing a Natty Boh shortage
Pabst says increased demand for Natty Boh is driving a shortage of Baltimore’s favorite beer.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
RECESSION BREWING? "During tough economic times, customers increasingly seem to turn to so-called 'below premium' beers like Natty Boh. The ongoing government shutdown, too, has led to more drinking in general."
A sad scene from Takoma Park's Victory Tower, where nearly 90% of the residents use SNAP. By Matti Gellman in @thebaltimorebanner.com
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The food stamps were running out, but no one told Nelly
Although SNAP uncertainty became a political and media talking point, the turmoil remained a mystery to some recipients — Maryland's most vulnerable residents.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A sad scene from Takoma Park's Victory Tower, where nearly 90% of the residents use SNAP. By Matti Gellman in @thebaltimorebanner.com
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Nice postscript to a piece last year by
@rkobell.bsky.social noting the absence of women in Baltimore County politics.
@rkobell.bsky.social noting the absence of women in Baltimore County politics.
Baltimore County women are running for something — actually, a lot of things
It’s the most estrogen in county races in recent memory, and it comes after many efforts to instill diversity in county elections.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nice postscript to a piece last year by
@rkobell.bsky.social noting the absence of women in Baltimore County politics.
@rkobell.bsky.social noting the absence of women in Baltimore County politics.
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State school board says Harford County’s book ban shouldn’t have happened
State school board says Harford County’s book ban shouldn’t have happened
Maryland’s school board is reversing Harford County’s decision remove a book from public school libraries — the first time the state has intervened in a local decision about what’s appropriate...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
State school board says Harford County’s book ban shouldn’t have happened
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Asian crabmeat will keep flowing into U.S. under deal with Baltimore’s Phillips Foods
Asian crabmeat will keep flowing into U.S. under deal with Phillips
Phillips Foods Inc. along with other Maryland seafood companies, had faced the prospect that they would no longer be allowed to ship in millions of pounds of crabmeat from Southeast Asia.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Asian crabmeat will keep flowing into U.S. under deal with Baltimore’s Phillips Foods
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Sheraton Inner Harbor will no longer be a Marriott hotel
Sheraton Inner Harbor will no longer be a Marriott hotel
Marriott said the Sheraton Inner Harbor provided advanced notice to employees that it will cease operations with the brand by Dec. 31.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sheraton Inner Harbor will no longer be a Marriott hotel
It's Day 36 of the shutdown. A furloughed federal worker on how he spends his days:
"... tackling projects around the house, going for walks, binge-watching movies, yelling at Republicans online, napping, being a lap for the cats."
via @thebaltimorebanner.com
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"... tackling projects around the house, going for walks, binge-watching movies, yelling at Republicans online, napping, being a lap for the cats."
via @thebaltimorebanner.com
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Stalemate: Tomorrow marks longest federal government shutdown ever
There’s no immediate end in sight, as Congress and President Donald Trump fight over funding Medicaid and subsidizing the Affordable Care Act.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's Day 36 of the shutdown. A furloughed federal worker on how he spends his days:
"... tackling projects around the house, going for walks, binge-watching movies, yelling at Republicans online, napping, being a lap for the cats."
via @thebaltimorebanner.com
www.thebanner.com/economy/ripp...
"... tackling projects around the house, going for walks, binge-watching movies, yelling at Republicans online, napping, being a lap for the cats."
via @thebaltimorebanner.com
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‘We keep waiting.’ The long struggle of the Superblock’s dwindling business district
‘We keep waiting.’ The long struggle of the Superblock’s dwindling business district
Businesses have come and gone, but those that stayed said they feel disillusioned by the politicians — seven mayors and counting — and developers who have made promise after promise about what the...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
‘We keep waiting.’ The long struggle of the Superblock’s dwindling business district
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Should they be searching for more Mamdanis? The Democrats are torn.
(Also: a reminder that he has been helped by running against "the two most disgraced figures of New York Democratic politics of the last 40 years.")
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(Also: a reminder that he has been helped by running against "the two most disgraced figures of New York Democratic politics of the last 40 years.")
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Mamdani’s Edge Has Democrats Wondering If He’s a Model or a Fluke
Zohran Mamdani’s lead heading into the New York mayoral election has withstood a furious push from Republicans, establishment Democrats and a coalition of Wall Street dealmakers, leaving Democrats to ...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Should they be searching for more Mamdanis? The Democrats are torn.
(Also: a reminder that he has been helped by running against "the two most disgraced figures of New York Democratic politics of the last 40 years.")
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(Also: a reminder that he has been helped by running against "the two most disgraced figures of New York Democratic politics of the last 40 years.")
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Without pay for more than a month now, federal workers are turning to side hustles for cash. @briaovers.bsky.social with the story, via @thebaltimorebanner.com
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Need a sink unclogged? Federal workers turn to side hustles for cash.
Federal workers haven’t been paid since September. Some of them are looking for odd jobs, while others are fully leaning into their side hustles.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Without pay for more than a month now, federal workers are turning to side hustles for cash. @briaovers.bsky.social with the story, via @thebaltimorebanner.com
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www.thebanner.com/economy/ripp...
Renting in Anne Arundel County has gotten about as expensive as in Howard and Montgomery counties. A surprising analysis by @thebaltimorebanner.com
Why rent is up more in Anne Arundel than anywhere in Maryland
Why rent is up more in Anne Arundel than anywhere in Maryland
The cost of rent in Anne Arundel County has increased more over the last decade than in any other jurisdiction in Maryland, a Banner analysis of recently released U.S. Census Bureau data found. Learn...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Renting in Anne Arundel County has gotten about as expensive as in Howard and Montgomery counties. A surprising analysis by @thebaltimorebanner.com
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NEW: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is committing $62M so that SNAP participants get full benefits in November.
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Moore: Maryland will ensure full SNAP benefits in November
More than 680,000 Marylanders — nearly 40% of them children — receive SNAP benefits each month to help keep food on the table. The average benefit is $180.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
NEW: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is committing $62M so that SNAP participants get full benefits in November.
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Critics say the new logo and its angular griffin look severe — more like a soccer team, a clothing brand for teens, or a beer label than an art museum.
The Philadelphia Art Museum rebrand surprised locals and board members. Is it as bad as some say?
A beer hall? Soccer team? The Art Museum's new logo and name are drawing fire. But the real test will be whether or not the redesign brings in crowds and raises money.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Critics say the new logo and its angular griffin look severe — more like a soccer team, a clothing brand for teens, or a beer label than an art museum.
Great read
4 former Baltimore mayors had their portraits unveiled. How should we remember them?
4 former Baltimore mayors had their portraits unveiled. How should we remember them?
Mayor Brandon Scott, perhaps knowing he will one day have a portrait unveiling, kept his remarks gracious, respectful and relatively vague.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Great read
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Bryson Butterfly was a rising star jockey. Then he was arrested for murder.
Bryson Butterfly was a rising star jockey. Then he was arrested for murder.
Bryson Butterfly was an up-and-coming jockey at Laurel Park. Then he was arrested and charged in the murder of a Parkville High School student during an arranged robbery. Butterfly pleaded guilty to a...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Bryson Butterfly was a rising star jockey. Then he was arrested for murder.
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Fossil-fuel guzzling ships power the global supply chain. One climate solution is good ol’ fashioned sailboats.
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship is on its maiden voyage, carrying cars and cognac. Its destination? Baltimore, where it’ll arrive today.
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The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship is on its maiden voyage, carrying cars and cognac. Its destination? Baltimore, where it’ll arrive today.
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World’s largest sailing cargo ship headed to Baltimore on inaugural voyage
With sails towering 300 feet tall — which need to be lowered to fit under the Bay Bridge — the Neoliner Origin will regularly unload automobiles, bottles of Hennessy and even cruising passengers at th...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Fossil-fuel guzzling ships power the global supply chain. One climate solution is good ol’ fashioned sailboats.
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship is on its maiden voyage, carrying cars and cognac. Its destination? Baltimore, where it’ll arrive today.
www.thebanner.com/economy/worl...
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ship is on its maiden voyage, carrying cars and cognac. Its destination? Baltimore, where it’ll arrive today.
www.thebanner.com/economy/worl...
A young Maryland jockey was living his dream. Now he is awaiting sentencing this week for his role in the murder of a Baltimore County high school student.
A must-read story by Sapna Bansil in @thebaltimorebanner.com
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A must-read story by Sapna Bansil in @thebaltimorebanner.com
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Bryson Butterfly was a rising star jockey. Then he was arrested for murder.
Bryson Butterfly was an up-and-coming jockey at Laurel Park. Then he was arrested and charged in the murder of a Parkville High School student during an arranged robbery. Butterfly pleaded guilty to a...
www.thebanner.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A young Maryland jockey was living his dream. Now he is awaiting sentencing this week for his role in the murder of a Baltimore County high school student.
A must-read story by Sapna Bansil in @thebaltimorebanner.com
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
A must-read story by Sapna Bansil in @thebaltimorebanner.com
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
“My plan is to go out and make ICE as uncomfortable as possible but not break any laws.” @juliemore19.bsky.social with the tale of a modern-day Paul Revere.
ICE is coming! Baltimore’s scooter-riding ‘Paul Revere’ warns immigrants.
ICE is coming! Baltimore's 'Paul Revere' rides to warn immigrants
Grambo’s neighborhood rides come as some communities across the nation scramble to confront stepped-up immigration enforcement.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“My plan is to go out and make ICE as uncomfortable as possible but not break any laws.” @juliemore19.bsky.social with the tale of a modern-day Paul Revere.
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One report estimates that, in areas near data centers, wholesale electricity costs have risen by more than 200 per cent in the past five years. Rates will probably continue to increase to meet demand.
Inside the Data Centers That Train A.I. and Drain the Electrical Grid
A data center, which can use as much electricity as Philadelphia, is the new American factory, creating the future and propping up the economy. How long can this last?
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October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
One report estimates that, in areas near data centers, wholesale electricity costs have risen by more than 200 per cent in the past five years. Rates will probably continue to increase to meet demand.
"She spends an estimated $200 on batteries per season."
Fun read via @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social
Fun read via @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"She spends an estimated $200 on batteries per season."
Fun read via @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social
Fun read via @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social