Longtime Baltimore nonprofit leader to step down
Bill McCarthy will step down as executive director of Catholic Charities next year. (Kaitlin Newman)

Longtime Baltimore nonprofit leader to step down

Happy Friday, readers.

It's been another busy week in the Baltimore business community, from boardrooms to Bel Air apartments.

It was also a big week for the Key Bridge cleanup effort. The Dali container ship was removed from the middle of the Patapsco River, clearing the first permanent channel to the Port of Baltimore since the March 26 disaster.

We have the biggest business stories of the week below. Let's get to it.


Catholic Charities leader to step down

William "Bill" McCarthy will step down as executive director of Catholic Charities of Baltimore next year, ending a 16-year tenure as the leader of one of the region's largest nonprofits.

McCarthy, a former banking executive, joined the nonprofit in 2009. Our Matt Hooke caught up with McCarthy about his achievements and what's next for the organization.

Get the details on the upcoming leadership change.


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30-unit apartment, retail complex planned for Harford County suburb

A 30-unit apartment hub with retail and office space will be the latest residential addition to Bel Air as the small town looks to spark a revitalization. The five-story Standard on Bond could break ground later this year. | More on the project

Atlas to open another Fells Point spot amid backlash from residents

Atlas Restaurant Group received liquor license approval for a new Fells Point spot Thursday amid concerns from neighbors about the outdoor portion of the planned concept. It's not the first time residents are speaking out against Atlas in the neighborhood. | BBJ's Morgan Simpson has the scoop

Parking, access issues remain for Harborplace designs, city panel says

A city panel saw designs for the Harborplace overhaul for a third time and said that despite some improvement, changes are still needed. | More here

Inno Fire Awards 2024: Maryland's most innovative companies

We're celebrating some of the most innovative companies in the Baltimore region with the 2024 Inno Fire Awards. There are groundbreaking medical technologies, ecosystem builders and accelerators, and leaders in EV charging design.

They'll be honored at our Inno Fire Awards ceremony on July 11 — we hope to see you there. | Read about the honorees


Now, for a look at this week's cover story.


Behind Baltimore's bar trivia boom

Trivia players put in their answers at Crossbar in Federal Hill. (Tasha Dooley for the Baltimore Business Journal.)

Dark German ales and soft pretzels aren’t always enough to fill up Crossbar in Federal Hill on weeknights. But when you throw in some bar trivia, it turns into one of the beer hall’s busiest nights of the week.

BBJ's Garrett Dvorkin dove into what — and who — is powering Baltimore's booming bar trivia scene. | Follow along


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