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Andrew Cannarsa and Aaron Cahall
Md. gas prices near $4 a gallon, could be $4.40 by July 4
- Gas for $4 a gallon. Get it while you can.
Dealing with the downturn
- While the U.S. gross domestic product increased 0.9 percent in the first quarter and staved off some fears of national recession in 2009, in the Baltimore area, April was another rough month for Realtors and retailers, while employers and employees have reason to be upbeat.
- While the U.S. gross domestic product increased 0.9 percent in the first quarter and staved off some fears of national recession in 2009, in the Baltimore area, April was another rough month for Realtors and retailers, while employers and employees have reason to be upbeat.
Economy lightens up for spring
- While the economy undoubtedly cooled this winter, Realtors, retailers and employers hope for a spring thaw. Though unemployment statewide increased, housing prices dropped, which may take buyers off the fence, and retail sales improved.