Christopher L. Merz has been named the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission, according to the state’s department of labor. Merz succeeded Mike Hopkins, who retired Dec. 31 ...

A Federal Hill restaurant group plans to take over the Mother's space, a Boston group plans to turn a shuttered downtown hotel into 300 apartments, and more in today's newsletter.

Edited Press Release Famed equestrian and longtime Thoroughbred trainer Rodney Jenkins was honored by the Maryland racing ...

The St. Thomas/St. John Horse Racing Commission is investigating conditions at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas and has halted all racing after three horses had to be euthanized when they ...

Christopher L. Merz has been named the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission, according to the state’s department of labor. Merz succeeded Mike Hopkins, who retired Dec. 31 ...

A new era for Maryland’s proud Thoroughbred racing industry is set to break from the gate with Opening Day for the Laurel ...

Christopher L. Merz has been named the new executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission, according to the state’s department of labor. Merz succeeded Mike Hopkins, who retired Dec. 31 after 41 ...

Merz’s appointment as executive director follows the retirement of Mike Hopkins after 40 years of service to the state of Maryland.

Christopher L. Merz, with more than a decade in horse racing operations, compliance, business strategy, and oversight, has been named the executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission, ...