Thursday, April 18, 2013
Watch Patch videos of Alternate Routes gym members preparing for Friday's preliminary contest at Rash Field.
White Marsh will be well-represented come Friday when hundreds of would-be American ninjas descend on the Inner Harbor for a chance to become warriors. The television series American Ninja Warrior will be filming tryouts beginning at 8 p.m. at Baltimore's Rash Field park. Tony Torres and his brother Edwin Torres, owners of Alternate Routes gym in White Marsh, believe they are ready. "It's redemption," Edwin, a 27-year-old White Marsh resident, said. The brothers Torres have twice competed in the preliminary trials for American Ninja Warrior—a competition that pits ridiculously fit men and women against a series of man-made obstacles that test physical strength, muscular endurance, balance and unyielding focus. Competitors are timed as they…
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Prometric is expected to bring 250 jobs to Baltimore County.
A testing company's global hub is expected to open in White Marsh by early June 2013, Baltimore County government announced Wednesday. Prometric is slated to construct its new 60,000-square-foot Global Operations Center of Excellence at 7941 Corporate Dr. The facility comes at a $12 million investment cost and is expected to bring 250 jobs to Baltimore County, with workers flocking in from Minnesota and other parts of Maryland. The company currently employs about 450 workers across the state, according to a news release. Prometric is a worldwide source for technology-driven assessments, offering more than 10 million tests annually in more than 160 countries. Services range from health care certification exams to competency assessments in …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Fans may have a hard time finding signed Ray Lewis items this playoff season.
When it comes to sports memorabilia, Great Moments at The Avenue at White Marsh lines their walls and shelves with it. But don't expect to simply drop in for a something signed by outgoing Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. As his 17th season draws to a close, all things memorializing the Baltimore legend are flying off the shelves. After pulling off an unlikely win in their NFL divisional playoff game in Denver, Lewis' farewell tour will make at least one more stop: next Sunday at in Foxborough, MA, meeting the New England Patriots with the AFC championship and a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. As of last week, the last of the store's signed photo canvases of Lewis—priced at about $300—sold out, according to manager P.J. Tebin. Signed …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
A grand opening celebration is expected following the soft opening on Jan. 7.
The wait is almost over. Buca di Beppo, an Italian chain restaurant, is expected to open on the lower level of White Marsh Mall on Monday, Jan. 7. But don't expect much fanfare on its first day—a grand opening celebration is expected on a later, yet-to-be-determined date, according to a representative of the mall, which is located at 8200 Perry Hall Boulevard. The mall first announced in February 2012 that Buca di Beppo would fill the 6,944-square-foot space left vacant by the former Lin's China Buffet. Initially, the Italian restaurant was projected to open in spring 2012 and then fall 2012, according to announcements on the mall's website. Buca di Beppo first began hiring workers in November. The restaurant chain has 86 locations …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The free walk-in clinic will be available on Oct. 8.
The mall can be a great place to stock up on seasonal items—hats, coats, shoes—but what about your annual flu shot? Between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Oct. 8 at 8200 Perry Hall Boulevard, White Marsh Mall plans to offer free flu shots administered by St. Joseph Medical Center. The seasonal influenza vaccine for 2012-2013 will include protection against the H1N1 virus. The free walk-in clinic does not require reservations and is available to anyone 9 or older. Anyone between 9 and 17 will require a parent or guardian's signature, according to a statement released by the mall. St. Joseph staff also plan to provide tips on staying healthy through cold and flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages everyone 6 months and …
Monday, July 2, 2012
The ticket discount continues only until Monday night.
Patch is always on the lookout for local deals. If you're planning on going to the Piccadilly Circus at White Marsh Mall, but don't want to pay full price—check out this Groupon, continuing only until the night of July 2. For $34, Groupon buyers get The Piccadilly Circus plans to bring its show to 8200 Perry Hall Boulevard July 18-22. Here are a few of the attractions promised under the 80-foot theater tent: Show times will be 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, a circus representative told Patch. Ticket discounts are also available through the circus. They are regularly $32 per adult or $11 per child. Buy one, get one free, …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Piccadilly Circus has scheduled several shows outside the mall this summer.
The old-fashioned big top is coming to White Marsh Mall this summer. Piccadilly Circus recently announced plans to bring its show to 8200 Perry Hall Boulevard, July 18-22. Here are a few of the attractions promised under the 80-foot theater tent: Show times will be 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, a circus representative said. Tickets are $32 per adult or $11 per child. Buy one, get one free, and free children's tickets can found by calling 877-373-0477 or by visiting the circus website. Would you take your family to the circus? Tell us what you think about the attractions in the comments.
After 16 months of renovation, the Nottingham Walmart includes a full grocery store.
Speeches, free samples, live music, a giant inflatable milk jug—it was all part of the Nottingham Walmart's grand reopening Wednesday morning. But amid the "W-A-L-M-A-R-T" cheer and ribbon cutting, which largely involved store and corporate employees, representatives of several non-profits, schools and community organizations also attended. They were there to accept charitable donations, ranging between $1,000 and $2,500. Those awarded included the Maryland SPCA, the Perry Paw Dog Park, the Maryland School for the Blind, the Fullerton Fireworks Foundation, the Perry Hall High School Steel Band and Pine Grove Middle School. The American Legion Overlea-Perry Hall Post and local chapter of the Knights of Columbus were also recognized. State …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
A grand reopening celebration is planned for June 13.
The Nottingham Walmart off White Marsh Boulevard plans to show off its renovated space during its grand reopening Wednesday morning, company officials announced. The Walmart at 8118 Perry Hills Ct. has become a Super Walmart. It now offers a wider selection of groceries, a bakery, a deli, meat and dairy products and fresh produce. It also includes expanded merchandise departments, a pharmacy, a vision center, digital photo processing center and Walmart Connect Center, featuring cell phone products. And don't forget the McDonald’s and Da-Vi Nails. The reopening marks the end of more than a year of changes at the store. Black Friday 2011 marked one of the few breaks from construction. The 149,500-square-foot store gained an additional 24,…
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Interior and exterior updates have already begun at the 30-year-old shopping center.
White Marsh Mall's iconic steel arches are coming down and new signs and lighting are going up—but that isn't the only update planned for the 30-year-old shopping center. Fresh coats of paint, new energy-efficient lighting, skylight treatments and new furniture in the food court, in addition to several new businesses, are also part of the mall's so-called "refresh," mall management recently announced. Planned and recently opened restaurants include Red Robin, R&R Taqueria, Charley’s Grilled Subs, Yolavie Premium Frozen Yogurt, The Greene Turtle and Buca di Beppo. Cajun Café & Grill and G’lato d’Italia are also expected to be remodeled. New retailers, including SKECHERS, Mattress Warehouse, Deb Shops and the return of the Boscov’s …
Sam Battle
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