A premiere pet resort that’s a one-stop-shop for your furry friends. In this week's Made in Maryland, Yolanda Vazquez visits this new state-of-the art facility in downtown Baltimore to find out why it’s “going to the dogs.”

Good news and bad news on the real estate front in Maryland.

Making your list and checking it twice could help you avoid picking up the extra unplanned purchases this year and curb your spending while shopping.

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Rosellina Ferraro talks about her new research that offers easy tips that can help consumers cut back on unplanned purchases.

Gadget Guru Jim Barry of the Consumer Electronics Association talks to Jeff about the hot electronic gadgets and last minute gifts for the holidays.

This week Mark Furst took over as President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Central Maryland.

In this week's Made in Maryland, Yolanda Vazquez visits a new age store that has plenty of items to restore your mind, body and spirit.

Does a record setting condo sale mean good news for the real estate market? Some insights in this week's Baltimore Sun Extra.

An upgrade for one of the most prestigious private clubs in Baltimore, our Lou Davis take you to the Center Club this week.

Join us for expert advice on how to apply for a federal job. Derrick Dortch is President of The Diversa Group, a consulting company. Mr. Dortch is the Government Career Expert for The Washington Post. Twice a month he hosts a “Live Online” show and contributes articles on the Job Search, Government Job Search, Getting a Security Clearance, Military Transition, Internships, and Career, Work and Life issues.

Tucked away in an industrial park off of 108 in Columbia sits a children's furniture store that's been getting rave reviews for their high-quality collection of cribs and other nursery decor items. Yolanda Vazquez takes us to this oasis for newborns in this week's Made in Maryland.

An unexpected twist in a proposed merger, why did regulators bother with the Utz-Snyder's deal?

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Asher Epstein, managing director of the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, explains technology transfer and how it could help grow Maryland’s economy.

Chinese culture is on full display in the nation's capital this fall and winter. Here's a look inside the new exhibition, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians Of China's First Emperor.

Would more college students be admitted to universities if a tuition freeze was lifted?

Looking for an old album or special-release vinyl record? LPs might seem like a thing of the past, but they’re making a comeback these days and one store is determined to be your “vinyl destination.” Yolanda Vazquez has more in this week’s Made in Maryland.

This week the price for gold hit a record high. If you've seen the commercials promising cash for your old gold you may be wondering how it works, is it for real or how much you stand to make. Craig Nusinov of Get Gold Cash takes Jeff through the process and talks about how to find a dealer you can trust

Jeff talks with Maryland's new Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Alex Sanchez about the latest labor statistics, and job placement assistance for Marylanders seeking work.

It’s no secret that bike ridership among women has increased over the years. More bikes specifically designed for women are being built and one local store owner is capitalizing on that trend by putting ladies first. Yolanda Vazquez explains in this week's Made in Maryland.

If you've lost money on the sale of your home, you're not alone. 36% home sellers who bought this decade and sold in the first half of 09 are settling for loss.

On-the-job experience can be a powerfully transformative tool for professional growth—in fact, research indicates it may be the primary vehicle for learning critical leadership skills. Many companies use job assignments to groom high-potential managers, but what kinds of experiences are really valuable for developing manager potential?

In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Paul Tesluk talks about how to help employees stretch to develop into top managers. Tesluk and co-author Joyce E. A. Russell, Ralph J. Tyser Distinguished Teaching Fellow, with former Smith PhD student Lisa Dragoni, now at Cornell University, and In-Sue Oh, University of Iowa, examine the effectiveness of “stretch assignments” in new research in the Academy of Management Journal.

There is no hotter topic right now then health care and the business of healthcare. University of Maryland Medical System CEO, Robert A. Chrencik talks to Jeff about the business end of health care and what health care reform might mean for hospitals. The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond.

It took nearly two years to develop her baby boutique concept, but one mom-preneur is making a name for herself in the “oh-so-chic” retail market with eco-friendly clothing. Yolanda Vazquez explains in this week's Made in Maryland.

The promise of successful Aqua-culture in Maryland hasn’t always delivered. But a researcher in Baltimore may have unlocked the key to sustainability. Charles Robinson explains.

Does the time of year effect your ability to buy or sell your house? Some insight in this week's Baltimore Sun Extra.