Saturday, May 18, 2013
A Towson professor writes about recent scandals plaguing the Obama administration, and a Patient First spokesman shares tips on dealing with stress at work.
Here are a few of the top Local Voices posts this week on Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Do you want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or anything else that strikes your fancy? Just click Start a Blog under the top stories on our front page. A walk in the park: Joe Stewart writes about a walking tour of Baltimore's Clifton Park. A Quick Early-on Handicapping of Obama Administration Scandals: Watch, but Don’t Bet: Towson professor Richard Vatz writes that controversy surrounding the 2012 attack on the Benghazi consulate, above all, "exist forever and not reflect well on [President Barack Obama] and his presidency." Take Steps Now to Reduce Northeast Overcrowding: County Councilman David Marks writes about school …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
This week's posts also include a defense of media critic Howard Kurtz and a Dundalk reader questioning the honor of county officials.
Here are a few of the top Local Voices posts from Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Want to share your own thoughts on local sports, politics, entertainment or anything else? Just click Start a Blog under the top stories on our home page. Baltimore County Fire refuses to enhance Command Staff following Death of Firefighter: Following the recent death of firefighter Gene Kirchner, Jonathan D. Hart looks back on recommendations made following Baltimore County's last firefighter death. Defending Howard Kurtz: the Best Media Critic in American Journalism: Towson professor Richard Vatz writes about the media critic and CNN host, who recently resigned from The Daily Beast. Where Has the Honor Gone? Maybe There Never Was Any Honor: Juanita …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Here are a few of the top posts this week in Local Voices for Baltimore city and county.
Here are a few of this week's top Local Voices posts from our Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Got something to get off your chest about politics, entertainment, sports or anything else? Click Start a Blog under the top stories your Patch's front page. Jump: How does the Bible tell us to respond to challenges? Miracle on Chestnut Street: How the U.S. Constitution Created the Most Successful Country in the World: Larry Smith writes about America's governing document. Baltimore Waterworks History: Joe Stewart shares photos of Baltimore's early drinking water infrastructure. Building Bridges…Shaping Futures: A county economic development staffer blogs about a recent youth symposium.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Here are a few of the top posts this week in Local Voices.
Here are a few of the best Local Voices posts this week on Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Want to get something off your chest about politics, crime, sports, entertainment or anything else? Just click Start a Blog under the top stories on our home page. First New Perry Hall Park and Trail in a Decade: County Councilman David Marks writes about funding to complete Gough Park that's included in the next fiscal year's county budget RINGING REBUKE — Maryland named No. 2 abuser of federal free cellphone program: Alan Z. Forman writes about FCC officials' admission in congressional testimony that twice as many cell phones are distributed under the agency's lifeline program than there are people who qualify for them. Worried about How …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The one-day collection event will be held at the Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility on Warren Road.
Has spring cleaning revealed old lawn and garden chemicals, re-chargable batteries or household paints that you should trash? If so, you're in luck; dispose of them during a one-day collection event this weekend for Baltimore County residents. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 14, drop off a host of household hazardous waste at the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability's event. It's held in cooperation with Baltimore County Police, Fire and Public Works. The drop-off location is the Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility at the intersection of Warren Road and Drop Off Drive in Cockeysville. Items accepted include: However, no trash will be accepted. If you're unable to make it out to Cockeysville this …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Here are the top posts this week on Local Voices in Baltimore city and county.
Here are some of the top posts on Local Voices from Baltimore city and county Patch sites this week. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Click Start a Blog under the top stories on your Patch's homepage. Sensible Spring Grove Redevelopment: Paul Dongarra writes about alternatives for the long-planned Promenade development in Catonsville. Franchot: Public Conversation on Towson University Sports Is Imperative: Comptroller Peter Franchot cautioned that Gov. Martin O'Malley's plan to spend $300,000 in state funds to revive Towson University baseball sets a bad precedent. Ruppersberger Encourages Tax Filers to Use Free Prep Clinics: With April 15 drawing nearer, the congressman highlights the Internal …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Here are the top posts this week on Local Voices in Baltimore city and county.
Here are some of the top posts on Local Voices from Baltimore city and county Patch sites this week. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Click Start a Blog under the top stories on your Patch's homepage. Huff Trial Set For April: The Baltimore County councilman, a Lutherville Republican, was arrested in February on drunken-driving related charges. Betrayal and Foregiveness ... Holy Week: Chris Shea writes about biblical stories relevant for holy week. Seasons Greetings: North Baltimore reader Joe Stewart offers a poem for Easter and Passover. Legislation To Change The Referendum Process Means Voter Suppression: Del. Eric Bromwell discusses his opposition to reforming the process. Gymnasts Raise $3,000 …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Baltimore County Police are not investigating the death.
(Update 5:17 p.m.)— A Baltimore County employee is dead following unknown circumstances. Baltimore County police are not investigating the death, and referred all questions to the county's office of communications. A 911 call came from the former Gunpowder Falls Golf Course, at 11101 Raphael Road in Kingsville midday Monday, said Ellen Kobler, a county spokeswoman. The employee, a 57-year-old man, worked for the property management division of Baltimore County's Office of Budget and Finance. The county has not released additional details about the death. Kobler said no further information is being released until the county receives a report from the medical examiner's office. Stay with Patch for updates.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Here are the best of this week's Local Voices posts in Baltimore city and county.
Here are the best of this week's Local Voices posts from our Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Click "Start a Blog" under the top stories on your Patch homepage. Control issues in our lives: Chris Shea writes about dealing with everyday stress. Kamenetz To Propose Armed Security In County’s 105 Elementary Schools: Buzz Beeler writes about liability issues he feels would be raised by putting armed security in schools. Perry Hall Community Garden Registration Begins: Mark Patro writes about plans for a community garden in Perry Hall. Navigating The Grocery Store: A Greater Baltimore Medical Center dietician shares tips for National Nutrition Month. The Path Out of …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Councilman David Marks said that complaints about rats are a common complaint in these areas.
Baltimore County will be making rat eradication sweeps through Loch Raven and Hillendale later this month. The sweeps will take place March 25, weather permitting, Councilman David Marks said. "It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from people in the Loch Raven area," Marks said. He said this is the first time the county’s rat eradication program will come through Loch Raven, but that it has previously been active in Hillendale. "This has been a recurring problem,: Marks said. In February, County Executive Kevin Kamenetz touted the success of the Rat Attack program in a news release that reported the county had treated 2,100 homes since April 2012. "With continuing education and enforcement, we have achieved quantifiable …
Sue Koger
12:59 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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