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400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program 400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies At 37, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Petitions Circulating, Donations Pouring In For Closing Potomac Horse Center In Maryland Petitions Circulating, Donations Pouring In For Closing Potomac Horse Center In Maryland
Petitions Circulating, Donations Pouring In For Closing Potomac Horse Center In Maryland Some members of a Montgomery County community are rallying in an effort to save a beloved recreational spot for families and horse lovers alike that is set to close this summer. Thousands have signed a petition to save the Potomac Horse Center (PHC) after it was announced that it would be closing its doors in July. The last day will be on Monday, July 22, though lessons will continue as scheduled through June 16, which marks the last day of its Late Spring session. In June, all assets, including the PHC school horses will be available, though by appointment only. "Since 2017, PHC has…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
BabyCat Brewery Bringing Unique Blend Of Culture, Class To Kensington BabyCat Brewery Bringing Unique Blend Of Culture, Class To Kensington
BabyCat Brewery Bringing Unique Blend Of Culture, Class To Kensington Two local beer enthusiasts are looking to pour their passion into the heart of their latest business venture.  Sam Mussomeli and Terry Redmond had an extra lucky St. Paddy’s Day. The duo celebrated getting approved for their liquor license for their new brewery, BabyCat Brewery. Now after submitting their plans to the county, booking a contractor and ordering most of their equipment, Mussomeli and Redmond plan to occupy the physical space real soon. “We’ll take possession of the property probably in mid-April,” Mussomeli said. “Everything is kind of line with moving forward very quickly…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Reward Increases For Info In 2021 Murder Of ‘Family Man’ Tony Valenti Reward Increases For Info In 2021 Murder Of ‘Family Man’ Tony Valenti
Reward Increases For Info In 2021 Murder Of ‘Family Man’ Tony Valenti The reward for information regarding the 2021 murder of popular community member, Rosario “Tony” Valenti, has gone up to $8,000. Valenti was attacked and stabbed to death in the front parking lot while he was leaving Papas Smokehouse in Dundalk shortly after midnight on Friday, February 26, 2021, according to Baltimore County Police. Valenti was 45 at the time and was well known and liked throughout the community. He was also regarded as a “family man,” police said. Investigators would have interviewed people who were in the lot at the time of the incident but said most of those people le…

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by David Cifarelli