Archive for June, 2010

Power Drain: Baltimore’s influence in the legislature has been waning for years. Which of our remaining legislators …

Posted by Carson on June 30, 2010
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Feature by Van Smith: Twelve years ago, as voters were preparing to head to the polls in the state elections, City Paper ran an article called “Power Players: Voters are Becoming Increasingly Irrelevant in Choosing Our Political Leaders. Here’s a Look at Baltimore’s Ruling Class–and How They Stay in Control” (Feature, A…

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City pools open with a splash

Posted by Carson on June 28, 2010
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Budget cuts will shorten season by two weeks Ninety-degree weather is perfect for few things, but this weekend’s heat was ideal for swimmers to make their first splash into the sparkling blue waters of the city’s outdoor pools. Several pools had been slated to close because of city budget cuts, but all pools were open. However, they are scheduled to close Aug. 8, two weeks earlier than usual.

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Hirings a sign that labor market recovery is near

Posted by Carson on June 28, 2010
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Sudesna Batajoo had resigned herself to another summer job in retail sales. The 20-year-old rising junior faced one of the worst job markets in decades and feared she would never get an internship related to her business major at Baltimore’s Loyola University, much less an internship that paid. But then came the unexpected: three offers.

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More intern hiring points to recession recovery

Posted by Carson on June 28, 2010
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BALTIMORE — Sudesna Batajoo had resigned herself to another summer job in retail sales.

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City pools open with a splash

Posted by Carson on June 27, 2010
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Budget cuts will shorten season by two weeks Swimmers dive in at Roosevelt Park pool on the first day city pools were open. Saturday’s ninety-degree heat was ideal for swimmers to make their first splash into the sparkling blue waters of the outdoor pools. However, city budget cuts will force the pools to close two weeks earlier than usual.

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City pools open with a splash

Posted by Carson on June 27, 2010
Hampden / No Comments

Budget cuts will shorten season by two weeks Swimmers dive in at Roosevelt Park pool on the first day city pools were open. Saturday’s ninety-degree heat was ideal for swimmers to make their first splash into the sparkling blue waters of the outdoor pools. However, city budget cuts will force the pools to close two weeks earlier than usual.

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Liquor board denies gluten-free bakery owner’s license transfer

Posted by Carson on June 25, 2010
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The Baltimore liquor board on Thursday denied a request to transfer a liquor license to the owner of a gluten free bakery in Remington. Liquor board chairman Stephan Fogleman said during his ruling that the board sees no immediate need for the business. Richard D’Souza, owner of Sweet Sin in the 100 block of W. 27 t h Street, wanted to open a restaurant next door to the bakery and take over a …

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Local crafters pile on the creativity

Posted by Carson on June 25, 2010
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Pile of Craft show highlights work of more than 40 artisans Kathy Beachler was a meticulous youngster who took pride in work that was letter-perfect. But one day her fourth-grade teacher sent home a report card with a C-plus, noting that the student took “liberties with her cursive, making it too creative and, therefore, illegible.”

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u local User Spotlight: Racing Photos

Posted by Carson on June 23, 2010
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The WBAL u local community includes many users with unique and interesting hobbies. Check out photos from a Maryland racing fanatic — and submit your photos!

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u local User Spotlight: Racing Photos

Posted by Carson on June 23, 2010
Hampden / No Comments

The WBAL u local community includes many users with unique and interesting hobbies. Check out photos from a Maryland racing fanatic — and submit your photos!

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