Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in News
In the Victorian era, the home played an important role in the life of the family. It was perceived as a tranquil haven providing protection against the disorderly, hectic and ruthless world of business.
In this sanctuary, the matriarch of the househo...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
COCKEYSVILLE
Eddie's Cleaners, nestled in a Cranbrook Road shopping center, looks, sounds and smells little different from a hundred other corner cleaners around the county.
But there is one crucial difference that sets Eddie's apart and seems...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Riderwood Hills residents are riled about a proposal to use the ball field in Riderwood Hills Park as temporary parking for the Shops at Kenilworth mall.
One neighborhood critic likened it to "abuse of a community park."
The Kenilworth ...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Council cuts $1.1M from Smith's request
Citing an operating budget that was already lean when it got to them, members of the County Council this week trimmed just $1.1 million from County Executive James Smith's $1.3 billion request.
The cuts ...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Zoning requests intended to permit a Walgreens at Wilkens Avenue and Maiden Choice Lane have failed to win much favor with the immediate community, county planning office staff or the Planning Board.
In voting May 6 on all issues filed during the coun...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
A funny thing happened to Catonsville-based musician Mac Walter about 25 years ago: he took his first, and only, day job.
He tried it for about nine months before he returned to making music, which has been his passion and career ever since....
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Developer Steve Whalen's vision of a $50-million Promenade at Catonsville has won support from the county Planning Board despite opposition from planning office staff and some residents.
In its vote May 6 on all issues filed during the county's Compre...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County is calling for bids on the following contracts. Proposals for these contracts will be publicly opened and read in the Purchasing Bureau, Room 148, Baltimore County Courthouse, 400 Washington Ave., Towson. Bid results can be found on the b...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The following hearings and meetings concern cases in the Baltimore County land use planning process. They are open to the public.
Development Review Committee
For information about DRC meetings, contact Don Rascoe at 410-887-3321. All DRC meet...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County's Board of Liquor Commissioners denied an application this week for a fine wine shop in Reisterstown.
Chester Tokarski, of All Business LCC, had proposed a store in the Reisterstown Village Shopping Center.
Opponents te...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The County Council on Monday approved changes to county zoning regulations that will allow two new types of bus shelters - some carrying advertising.
The changes allow the county to participate in the Bus Passenger Shelter Program, administered...
Published May 20, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Baltimore County unfairly ended its contract with Right Turn of Maryland, an Owings Mills-based company that provided detoxification and treatment services in the county's criminal justice system for the past 10 years, according to an attorney for the fir...
Published May 25, 2004 by Baltimore Messenger in News
Bishop's Road
Bishop's Road, unit block, between 12:01 and 12:30 a.m. May 20. A car was stolen.
Charles Street
N. Charles Street, 3700 block, between 3:50 and 4 p.m. May 22. A computer and jewelry were stolen.
N. Charles Street...
Published May 25, 2004 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
Recreation
>The Mountain Club of Maryland hosts the following for all ages.
*Appalachian Trail across Maryland series 7.5-mile hike is Wednesday, June 2. Call 410-796-2722.
*Gettysburg National Military Park 6- to 7-mile hike is Wed...
Published May 25, 2004 by Baltimore Messenger in News
A story in the May 13 edition of the Baltimore Messenger ("Closed park wins temporary reprieve"), incorrectly stated the extent to which decaying dog feces in the peninsula area of Robert E. Lee Park could contaminate water.
City officials say such po...
Published May 25, 2004 by North County News in Sports
Recreation
>The Mountain Club of Maryland hosts the following for all ages. Visit www.mcomd.org.
*Appalachian Trail across Maryland series 7.- mile hike is Wednesday, June 2. Call 410-796-2722.
*Gettysburg National Military Park 6- ...
Published May 25, 2004 by Owings Mills Times in Sports
Recreation
>The Mountain Club of Maryland hosts the following for all ages. Visit www.mcomd.org.
*Appalachian Trail across Maryland series 7.5 mile hike is Wednesday, June 2. Call 410-796-2722.
*Gettysburg National Military Park 6-7...
Published May 25, 2004 by Owings Mills Times in News
Crime log is compiled from police reports. It is the policy of the Owings Mills Times to include a suspect's description only when it contributes to identification.
Owings Mills
Mill Run Circle, 10300 block, between 8:50 and 9:45 p.m. May 22. ...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
TOWSON
The Baltimore-based law firm of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston has followed the lead of large firms in Washington and around the country by freeing up one of its Towson-based partners to spend half of his time working for poor people at no cha...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Officials of the Community College of Baltimore County are worried over how long the state's largest community college can keep tuition and fees within reach of its target audience.
The officials cite shrinking state aid and the mounting costs ...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Cicada candy molds found on Internet
What started out as a gag gift for a wedding anniversary has turned into a fund-raiser for a children's hospital and an organization that helps the needy.
Credit the 1987 crop of cicadas, who were the uninv...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The name of a member of Ironworkers 16 in Dundalk was spelled incorrectly in a photo caption with a story May 18. The member's name is Barry Schunk.
In a May 20 story about Right Turn of Maryland, the relationship between the company and the author of...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
On Aug. 19, the Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce will join Franklin Square Hospital Center in hosting its 2nd annual Casino Night at Columbus Gardens. Proceeds from this event will benefit Franklin Square's new, comprehensive Harry &...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Tuesday, May 25
>Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele will speak at the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting and Membership Luncheon in the Chesapeake Room of Towson University's Student Union Building at noon. In addition to Steele, two hig...
Published May 25, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in News
Banking
> Brooks Grasso of Perry Hall, a residential mortgage originator with The Columbia Bank, placed 48th in a list of top FHA/VA mortgage originators in the United States for 2003. Grasso also was ranked third in Maryland for FHA/VA origination...