Ahead of his farewell address today, BizSense sat down with the outgoing mayor to discuss his administration’s accomplishments over the past eight years, and what he would do differently.
When he’s not on the clock for the State Corporation Commission, Hank Hartz – aka “Santa Hank” – maintains a busy schedule of Santa gigs, ranging from Christmastime events to Christmas-in-July appearances and other bookings.
About five months into the long-awaited project, construction for the new ballpark is in full swing and on track for its targeted opening in 2026.
Ahead of his farewell address today, BizSense sat down with the outgoing mayor to discuss his administration’s accomplishments over the past eight years, and what he would do differently.
Just one of the four project finalists is said to remain in active negotiations with the city, which has not officially selected or announced a developer and isn’t expected to by the end of this year.
The land purchase is more than triple what a previous group consisting of some of the same developers paid for the 10-acre site a year ago.
City administrators are recommending a real estate disposition plan that calls for unloading 28 surplus parcels totaling about 55 acres to housing nonprofits and private developers.
Where the pharmacy dispensed medicines and other remedies, Thnk aims to promote personal health through a concoction of self-help services, AI tech and retail products.
Previously only rumored to be involved in the project, the e-commerce giant purchased the Rockville site for $16.5 million weeks after plans were filed to revive the development.
Formula 1, Chevy and Audi get spots produced by a local studio, a pair of Sportable alums launch a consulting firm, and a local photographer shoots images for a pedestrian safety campaign. (BizSense Pro required)
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