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August 27, 2025 — In a cheeky jab at the latest trade antics from across the Pacific, Australian biotech darling Vincent+is calling out Donald Trump’s new tariffs—and the resulting chaos for Australia Post—as an attempt to dim the brilliance of Aussie innovation. The company, known for harnessing potent antioxidants from apples grown under Australia’s unique sun-soaked conditions, has found itself caught in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariff spree, which has now led to Australia Post suspending most parcel postage to the United States effective immediately.
August 27, 2025 — Joe Clancy is the editor, publishing and co-owner of ST Publishing, Inc. , which produces The Saratoga Special newspaper, thisishorseracing.
August 27, 2025 — Philly Joe Tattoo Studio, led by celebrated artist Joe Thomas, is set to make history as the first tattoo parlor approved in Newtown, Pennsylvania, opening at 159 Sycamore Street. With renovations underway and a grand opening set for October, Thomas is transforming a 4,000-square-foot space into a luxury, speakeasy-inspired studio that redefines the tattoo experience while bringing fresh entertainment to Newtown’s business district.
August 27, 2025 — Arturo Vasquez is a principal and senior architect at Stantec with over 37 years of experience leading integrated design teams and multiple client groups. He is part of the Principal-led Integrated Practice team at the firm’s Miami office.
August 27, 2025 — Trevelino/Keller, a nationally ranked Integrated PR+Mkt +Creative agency, announces its client relationship with Bluebox Smart Ice and Water, the packaged ice industry’s first on-premise ice and water vending solution operating as the first “Ice-as-a-Service” enterprise. Trevelino/Keller’s comprehensive scope of work includes developing and executing a strategic launch plan, securing consistent and impactful media coverage, providing growth marketing support for lead generation, and managing Bluebox’s social media channels with engaging content.
August 27, 2025 — Crescentia Capital, the equity buyout unit of Towson, Md. -based Calvert Street Investment Partners, has announced a strategic growth investment in Bradenton, Fla.
August 27, 2025 — Crescentia Capital, the equity buyout unit of Towson, Md. -based Calvert Street Investment Partners, has announced a strategic growth investment in Bradenton, Fla.
August 27, 2025 — TRUMP ADMIN INTENDS TO REVOKE FEDERAL OC WIND PERMIT: The Trump administration said Monday it plans to revoke the key federal permit issued to US Wind for wind farm proposed off the coast of Ocean City. In a court filing Monday, the government said that the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management — which issued the critical construction and operations permit near the end of President Joe Biden’s (D) administration — is “in the process of reconsidering its prior approval” for the wind project.
August 27, 2025 — At an event to highlight the rebirth of Pimlico Racetrack, Governor Moore just could not help himself. I suspect he feels that the Governor of California was out “trumping” him, so he went into his best anti-Trump rant as reported in Maryland Matters: “If you are not willing to be part of the solution, keep our names out of your mouth,” Moore said, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
August 26, 2025 — Inc. , the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that TravelNet Solutions (TNS) made the annual Inc.
August 26, 2025 — A reflection of its commitment to driving shared innovation, collaboration and influence across its industry, Westerra Credit Union hosted the Symitar User Group seminar at its headquarters in Cherry Creek. The peer forum united regional industry leaders and system experts from other Denver area financial institutions that utilize Jack Henry Symitar as their core system.
August 26, 2025 — The group’s third record-breaking feat aims to raise awareness about human trafficking After breaking the Guinness World Records for the longest marathon softball game last September and longest continuous basketball game in March, both 121 consecutive hours, Men Opposing Sex Trafficking (MOST) is once again targeting the record books by attempting to break the 51-hour mark for the world’s longest marathon kickball game at Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, Georgia. For the first time, 13 women will suit up alongside 27 men to make up the total group of 40 competitors, all of whom are volunteering their time to support the nonprofit and its mission.
August 26, 2025 — Gramophone Design Build, a premier design-build firm based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, has officially rebranded from its former name, Maryland Kitchen Design Center by Gramophone. The new name reflects the company’s expanded expertise that is available all under one roof to clients throughout Maryland.
August 26, 2025 — National Lutheran Communities & Services Preparing for Groundbreaking and 28-month Construction Period National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Maryland denied the request to review the final appeal by Crab Creek Conservancy, Inc. , allowing the much-anticipated Annapolis senior living community, The Village at Providence Point—A National Lutheran Community, to move forward.
August 26, 2025 — Clinical experts at West Palm Beach–based Beachway Therapy Center are offering guidance during National Recovery Month to help educate the community on how to support loved ones facing addiction and mental health challenges. “Overcoming addiction requires more than willpower – it demands compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the individual,” says Carrie Carlton, MSW, LPC, LCSW, QS, CCTP, and Vice President of Clinical Services at Beachway Therapy Center.
August 26, 2025 — When Yussy and Travis McManus closed their construction company in 2020, they never imagined they’d be running one of Maryland’s largest alpaca operations just five years later. What started as a conversation about sustainable agriculture has blossomed into Black Barn Alpacas, a 50-acre agritourism destination that drew over 20,000 visitors to its inaugural fall festival in Texas.
August 26, 2025 — In a rare move in the wealth management industry, two elite advisory teams from Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch have combined their practices to form Longleaf Capital Group, an independent wealth management firm with more than $2 billion in assets under advisement on the Arkadios Capital platform. The six founding directors bring 175+ years of combined experience across wealth management, institutional investing, accounting, banking and insurance.
August 26, 2025 — Sola Salon Studios, a leading salon studio franchise with more than 700 locations nationwide, is bringing its health and beauty concept to 1200 White Street, an adaptive reuse mixed-use development in Atlanta’s West End. The salon studio has leased 7,952 square feet in the development, owned by Atlanta-based Ackerman & Co.
