State Fair Underway + Ag Center Unveiled + Deli Opens At BWI + Piano School Debuts: MD Business News

Heading into the new week, Patch highlights the previous week's top business stories from across Maryland. Below is a roundup of those stories. You can catch up on other business news by clicking here.

Little Blue Menu To Convert To Traditional Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A’s experimental Little Blue Menu restaurant located in College Park will convert into a traditional Chick-fil-A next year. It is the last restaurant of its type left in the country.

Site Of Longtime Bethesda Eatery Sells For $7M: Report

Months after its closure, the space that once housed the Woodmont Grill in Bethesda was bought in a $7 million deal. The new owner plans to open a Ted's Bulletin in the space by next year, making it the eatery's flagship in Maryland.

Plans For 1st Agriculture Center In Howard Co. Unveiled

Officials broke ground Tuesday on Howard County's first agriculture center, named after lifelong farmer and former Howard County Councilmember Charles C. Feaga. Construction will begin in July 2027 with an expected building opening date in December 2029.

Popular Delicatessen To Open At BWI Marshall Airport: Report

Attman's Delicatessen will be opening a new branch at BWI Marshall Airport. Marc Attman, owner of the 111-year-old eatery, said the brand's hot dog-style eats would arrive at the airport's B Terminal, possibly by May 2027.

Maryland State Fair Returns For 3 Weekends: Dates, Tickets, What's New In 2026

The Maryland State Fair has returned for three weekends of rides, fair food, live entertainment, animals, competitions and horse racing — with some new attractions joining the longtime favorites in 2026.

Piano School Backed By Hans Zimmer Opens 1st MD Branch

A music school that reimagines how students learn to play the piano has opened its first location in Maryland. Backed by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, Payam Music will offer its courses from 8311 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda.

Business crime:

• Broken Leg Forces Travis Pastrana To Miss Annapolis Nitro Circus Show
• Burglaries Reported At Ellicott City Tobacco Shops
• Bowie Woman Shot Holding Baby During Fight About School Supplies: Police
• MD Man Carjacked While Waiting In Taco Bell Drive-Thru
• Man Who Used Gun, Circular Saw To Rob Clinton Store Sentenced

Personal finance:

• $50K Lotto Win Helps Bel Air Woman Pay Off Debt
• College Student Wins $150K On Ticket Bought At Howard Co. Store

Restaurant news:

• MoCo Pizzeria Announces Last Day Of Service
• Mystery Restaurant Goes Up For Sale In Annapolis

Other business news:

• Gyms Abruptly Close In Maryland After Owner Files For Bankruptcy
• New Salad Bars, Stadium, Buildings, Schedules At Prince George's Schools
• Help Name Howard Co.'s 1st Pre-K Facility
• Elkridge ICE Detention Facility Faces Another Hurdle
• Federal Civil Rights Suit Filed Over Fatal MD Wellness Check
• Columbia Wood-Processing Facility To Focus On Locally Grown Trees