Crab Seasoning Sales Spike + 4 Business Closures + Gas Stove Ban: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A crab seasoning has seen a spike in sales since it was featured on a TV show. A national retailer is closing three more Maryland stores, and a movie theater also shuttered. In other business news, a waterfront venue may soon host sports betting.

One county banned new gas stoves, while another is facing critics of a proposed swim center. Crime news covered Adnan Syed's case and a teen accused of making antisemitic phone calls.

Here are some of the biggest Maryland news stories of the week:

Crab Seasoning Sales Spike After Appearance On 'Dirty Jobs' TV Show

Old Bay, the iconic Maryland-born seasoning, is used on many different foods — but that's not the seasoning we're talking about.

3 MD Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Will Close Soon

Bed Bath & Beyond will close three more Maryland stores. These closures are among the 87 just announced by the national retailer.

Movie Theater Closes After 25 Years In Anne Arundel County

A movie theater closed after 25 years of serving Anne Arundel County. This is the third local theater to shutter or change hands recently.

Sports Betting May Debut At Waterfront Venue In Anne Arundel County

Sports betting may be coming to a waterfront venue in Anne Arundel County. The events hall currently hosts weddings.

Gas Stoves Banned In MD's Largest County As Feds Warn Of Safety Risks

Maryland's largest county has banned gas stoves and other appliances in new construction and a federal agency has raised health concerns.

Proposed West County Swim Center Meets Opposition In Severn

A new swim center is in the works in Anne Arundel County. Neighbors are pushing back, however, fearing overcrowding and traffic.

Adnan Syed Speaks Out After Appeal Hearing: 'We've Suffered So Much'

Lawyers for Syed and Hae Min Lee's brother argued Thursday about whether Syed's 1999 murder conviction should be reinstated.

Teen Who Made Antisemitic Calls To Jewish Center Faces Charge: Police

A 17-year-old Montgomery County resident is facing charges of making antisemitic telephone calls to the Jewish Rockville Outreach Center.

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