300 luxury apartments in Anne Arundel Co. now leasing; Hunt A Killer launches two new mysteries

Good morning Baltimore!

It'll be warmer today, with temperatures rising to the mid-60s and some chance of rain this evening.

Now, let's get to the news.

New details on Harbor East's CHANEL boutique

If you're a regular BBJ reader, you likely saw my article last week about global fashion and beauty retailer CHANEL planning to open a stand-alone fragrance and beauty boutique in Harbor East. When I reported the company was planning to take over the former Lululemon Athletica space at 820 Aliceanna St., I reached out to 香奈儿 , and the company just got back to me yesterday with a few more details about the store. Specifically, it will be 2,775 square feet in size and offer the full range of CHANEL fragrance, makeup and skincare products, as well as an exclusive selection of eyewear. A public relations spokesperson for the company also added that the opening will take place this fall.

New Anne Arundel County apartments open for leasing

An upscale community holding 300 new apartments in Anne Arundel County is now open for leasing, according to a release. The Residences at Sandy Farms in Severn offers luxury "apartment homes" with one- to three-bedroom floorplans, tall ceilings, oversized windows, high-end kitchen features and more. The project from local developer Attman Holdings, LLC and property management firm Bozzuto includes amenities such as a fitness center, dog spa, game room, storage units, a business center and a two-story clubhouse. There are also two outdoor courtyards with a resort-style swimming pool, fire pits, grilling stations, playground, Bocce court, putting greens and a nature trail outside. The residences are located along Sandy Farm Road, east of Telegraph Road.

Peak travel seasons are changing

With more people working remotely or in a hybrid fashion, the seasonality of travel is starting to shift, reports the Triangle Business Journal. Peak leisure months from March to October may be even stronger, while the period from November to February — when airlines rely on business travelers — looks weaker, according to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby . Eventually, those changes may result in airlines rethinking their schedules. But first, they want to see how remote work impacts travel this fall.

Sky Zone trampoline park to add Annapolis-area location

Indoor trampoline park franchise Sky Zone will expand into the Annapolis area with a new location in Gambrills. A press release announcing the expansion did not specify the exact location, but it will be the 8th Sky Zone in Maryland. The location is being opened by a team of multi-unit franchise operators Oluwaseun Aina, Charles Salako, Adeola Adefemi, Nwaka Goke-Dele and Adebara Lawrence.

Two Downtown Baltimore vegan restaurants close

Two vegan restaurants inside Downtown Baltimore's 414 Light St. tower have shut down. Liora and Double Zero, which were launched in 2021 by California celebrity chef Matthew Kenney , had their last day on April 16, Baltimore Banner reports. Liora served high-end vegan dishes while Double Zero focused on pizza.

Baltimore's game company Hunt A Killer launches two new mysteries

Hunt A Killer , a Baltimore startup that creates narrative-driven adult board games, is expanding its offerings with the release of two new murder mystery games. The expansion is being led by a new addition to the company, Kirsten Koe , Vice President of Marketing, according to a release. The games, R.I.P. At The Rodeo and Homicide At The Heist, provide players with all the clues they need to solve each mystery and feature evidence, deviant characters and more. The new games come a little more than a week after Hunt A Killer shared plans to top off an $8.3 million equity round with a crowdfunding push aimed at raising $1 million.

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training selects new executive director

The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) has named Misty L. Bruce as its next executive director. Bruce was selected following a national search and joins MCVET from the American Red Cross where she served as executive director for the past four years. She has an extensive background in government and military relations, human resources, employee engagement and change management, according to a release. MCVET is a nonprofit that provides residential shelter and other support services for homeless men and women veterans.

How the spring housing market is shaping up

The spring 2023 housing market is off to a different start than its 2021 and 2022 counterparts, but it's not quite a typical pre-pandemic market either, writes Ashley Fahey of The National Observer. Total existing-home sales fell 2.4% from February, and year-over-year sales activity fell 22%. Although demand for housing has slowed amid mortgage-rate increases, inventory remains in low supply and fewer people are putting their homes on the market after locking in a low interest rate during the pandemic.

This newsletter was written by Carley Milligan, Digital Editor at the Baltimore Business Journal. I can be reached at [email protected].?