Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
The battle over proposed legislative redistricting lines intensified on two fronts last week as a special master assigned to the case released his recommendations and Republican leaders accused key Democrats of inappropriate contact with judges who will u...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
If the plans of Sue Sheain and Richard Afrookteh come to fruition, carpool lines at five North Baltimore private schools soon will largely become a thing of the past.
A married couple whose daughter attends Bryn Mawr, Sheain and Afrookteh _ both lawye...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
A banking law, signed earlier this month by Gov. Parris Glendening, should make life easier for many borrowers seeking home mortgages or looking to refinance their home loan.
The bill's protections are specifically aimed at consumers who, because of t...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
Track & Field
If Bryn Mawr Coach Jason George had to describe his athletes in a word, it would be "focused".
He never had to tell them the importance of the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland championships.
"Our kids ...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
Obviously, every goal in a championship game is important.
Then there are the scores that have even more of a cutting edge, momentum-wise.
Boys' Latin junior Drew Peace authored one of those backbreakers against Loyola Blakefield in the 2002 S...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
Men's College Lacrosse
Monday's NCAA Division I championship game was a double-edged sword for Princeton (10-5) defender Damien Davis, whose Tigers came out on the short end of a 13-12 decision to Syracuse (15-2).
On one hand, Davis was happy ...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
Track & Field
Opponents just viewed Gilman as a competitive post-season team.
After all, the Greyhounds finished third in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association championships from 1999-2001.
Now, they must be considered ...
Published May 29, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Opinion
He stood at the microphone in the packed ballroom, wiped away the tears cascading down his cheeks, and told how it feels to learn how to read when you're 75.
He is Joe LaPaglia of Dundalk, and 19 months ago he enrolled in the Literacy Works program, a...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
It is very hard not to start this story with "Once Upon A Time." Read on to see if you agree.
Tucked in the pleasant Towson community of Greenbrier is a family by the name of Seidl. There's mother and dad, Karolyn and Ronald, and sons Ronald K., Kenne...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
The gospel will rock at Maryland Presbyterian Church this Sunday, when two journeys - one black, one white - come together in perfect harmony during Robert Ray's "Gospel Mass."
Well, it might not have been perfect harmony. The Maryland Presbyterian or...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
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Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Welcome to the world of Gray Power, the world of affluent retirees who may or may not be dyeing to bring back the hair color that Mother Nature gave them - assuming they still have hair.
In the greater Towson area, Gray Power neighborhoods lie - and m...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Come and join the fun and fellowship of The Church of the Nativity Cedarcroft's ``Junebilation"on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the verdant garden and environs of the church.
The day's activities offer wonderful bargains in the large and ...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Congratulations are in order to quite a few boys and girls and adults in our area.
First to Caitlin Keefe and Adam Conner. They have been awarded four-year Knott Elementary Scholarships to attend St. Joseph School beginning September. The Knott Schola...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Business
Roy Haggerty, president and CEO of Ajilon LLC based in Towson, will now head the North American arm of a newly created division for Swiss-based parent company Adecco.
Called Ajilon Professional Staffing and Managed Services, the new worldwide division...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Business
Since departing Cuba and settling in the United States four decades ago, Dr. Luis E. Queral, 80, has had a long, distinguished career as a surgeon.
But earlier this month, Queral, now retired from practicing in Baltimore area hospitals, was honored by...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Business
>Advance Business Systems has just been named the top dealer among companies in the highest revenue category by Savin Corp.
>Towson-based Glaser/Murphy Retina Treatment Centers has changed its name to The Bert M. Glaser National Retina Institute...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Education
>Courtney Weiner was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Villa Julie College. She was also inducted into the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
She was a 2000 graduate of Dulaney High School.
>Stacie Lin, of Towson, ...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Education
If the plans of Sue Sheain and Richard Afrookteh come to fruition, carpool lines at five North Baltimore private schools soon will largely become a thing of the past.
A married couple whose daughter attends Bryn Mawr, Sheain and Afrookteh _ both lawye...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Education
The Baltimore County Board of Education is expecting to have a revised policy in place by mid-June governing the use of cell phones on school grounds.
Under current policy, possession of cell phones and pagers are forbidden, and students who do have t...
Published May 29, 2002 by Towson Times in Education
The following students were named National Merit finalists: Abigail Cocke, Samantha Smith and Lauren Thompson of Carver Center for Arts and Technology; Erin Chen, Kelley Fanshaw, Kurt Pfund and Douglas Younger of Dulaney High School; Marie Barnes, Emily B...
Second man arrested for murder in East Towson
Baltimore County Police arrested and charged a 23-year-old East Baltimore City resident with the November 2000 murder of James Holland III in East Towson.
Shawn Hayes from the 1200 block of Applele...
Crime Log is compiled from Cockeysville and Towson precinct reports.
Towson
Clyborne Court, unit block, between May 26 at 6 p.m. and May 27 at 3:40 a.m. Someone pushed a fan out of a bedroom window, entered a home and stole cash hidden behind ...
The battle over proposed legislative redistricting lines intensified on two fronts last week as a special master assigned to the case released his recommendations and Republican leaders accused key Democrats of inappropriate contact with judges who will u...
The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will not move the trees it has planted on county open space behind the homes in the Wellington Valley community.
Though a handful of Wellington Valley people spoke at a May 20 County Council meet...