Thursday, May 23, 2013
The timing of a bill that reduces fees for developers comes as an August deadline looms for more than a dozen projects.
The Baltimore County Council Thursday is scheduled to vote on a bill that would lower the rates charged to developers who would rather pay a fee in lieu of setting aside a portion of a proposed development as open space. Michael Harrison, a lobbyist for the Home Builders Association of Maryland, said his group asked for the rates to be updated last November—the first such change in seven years. "The fees were set at the peak of the market and developers could afford those prices," Harrison said, adding that later it became apparent that a number of developers were in danger of losing their ability to move forward because they had not yet paid the waiver fees. If the council adopts the new fee schedule, developers would pay rates equivalent…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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Need a retreat? How about to a master suite in this home on Pumpkin Court in Pikesville. There's also a sunroom and all-marble foyer. It's going for $1.15 million, according to Zillow.com. More Pikesville Real Estate Listings >> Know of an open home in Pikesville? Leave a comment below. Follow Pikesville Patch on Facebook
Capt. Andre Davis was replaced at the Woodlawn Precinct by Towson Precinct Capt. Jonathan Trentzsch in a series of command changes earlier this month.
The former commander of the Baltimore County Police precinct in Woodlawn is the subject of an internal affairs investigation. Capt. Andre Davis was transferred May 10 from his position as commander of the Woodlawn Precinct to an administrative position inside the department's Community Resources section. Elise Armacost, a police department spokeswoman, declined to comment on the investigation. "I can confirm that there is an Internal Affairs investigation into a complaint involving Capt. Davis," Armacost said. "I can't comment on or offer the details of that complaint because it is a personnel matter." Davis was transferred nearly two weeks ago as part of three command staff reassignments. Capt. Richard Howard, who previously was assigned …
The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department's Pikesville precinct. Charges do not indicate convictions.
A Milford Mill woman was arrested this weekend after being charged with first-degree assault. At 10 p.m. Saturday, Hawa Charfadine Djamous, 46, of the unit block of Liberty Place, was allegedly in a "verbal altercation" with a man in the apartment where she resides, according to a report by Baltimore County police. "During the altercation, the suspect retrieved a knife and cut the victim on the hand, leaving a laceration," the report states. The victim, age 23, a resident of the same block, left the apartment to get help and call 911, it states. Police arrested Djamous and found the knife as evidence, it states. She was charged with first- and second-degree assault and was released Sunday on $10,000 bond, according to court records. Police…
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A first-degree assault was reported in this block May 18.
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The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department's Pikesville Precinct. Charges do not indicate convictions.
A Westminster man was arrested after a burglary last week at a home in the Greenspring area of Pikesville. At 2:50 p.m. May 15, a witness saw a man go into a yard in the 2800 block of Smith Avenue in Wellwood and take a piece of "scrap metal" from the residence, according to a report by Baltimore County police. Later, at Smith Avenue and Carla Road, police identified Robert Evan Currence, 37, of Westminster as a suspect in the case and arrested him, the report states. Currence, of the 900 block of Bear Branch Road in Westminster, was charged with fourth-degree burglary with theft, theft of less than $100, fraud per identity to avoid prosecution, and making a false statement, according to court records. He is being held in the Baltimore …
Baltimore City has proposed a 15 percent increase beginning in July.
Water service for county residents will not likely cost more despite a proposal by Baltimore City to raise rates by 15 percent. At least not this year. The increase proposed by city Department of Public Works would increase water bills by nearly $24 per quarter for the typical city water customers. The system supplies water to 1.8 million residents in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll and Howard Counties. Baltimore County absorbs some costs of the system through a complex agreement with the city. Other costs are paid for through the Metropolitan District Fund that is assessed as a line item on county property tax bills. "Given [the agreement] and the metropolitan fund balance, there was no need to pass this increase on to…
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Two barbeque experts uncover some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try these marinade recipe ideas. 2. Set your grill to medium …
Yes, Wednesdays can be a challenge. Need some inspiration from those who "climbed a mountain?"
Are Wednesdays really so tough? Well, yes, they can be. Here, though, is to keeping things in perspective. For more than a month now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to present stories about your neighbors - neighbors who have faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to many of us. But not to the people we've featured in this series, Journeys. Not surprisingly, the stories have generated dozens of comments on Patch and on Facebook: "Great story..." "Thanks for sharing..." "So wonderfully inspiring..." And, so, here they are again. Great stories shared to inspire. Take a look at what these people have faced. Then click on the story to see their responses. And feel better about your tough Wednesday. Enterprising Dad Juggles …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
At the second annual Conference on Combatting Human Trafficking, the governor noted inter-agency cooperation was key to success.
New statewide outreach programs have helped more than 15 child victims of human trafficking in the past five months alone, according to the governor’s office. Last year, nearly 80 victims received services from the state. Those numbers were some of the highlights of Monday's Second Annual Conference on Combating Human Trafficking in Maryland, in which more than 400 stakeholders and representatives of local, state and national organizations got together to discuss efforts to battle this crime, which is alive in Maryland. “Working together with all of our partners in law enforcement, we’ve assembled quite a collection of public servants and leaders in the fight against human trafficking,” Gov. Martin O'Malley said in a statement. Like …
Gian Beitela and Antonio Kuebler each took first place in the 2013 Le Grand Concours sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.
Two Wellwood International Elementary School students won a national French literacy and comprehension contest. Gian Beritela of Sparks, and Antonio Kuebler of Pikesville beat more than 300 other students in the 2013 Le Grand Concours, a contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, according to a news release by Baltimore County Public Schools. "Beritela, a grade 4 student, and Kuebler, a grade 3 student, tied for the highest score in the contest’s level 3A exam. Only one other student across the country achieved the same score," the release states. There are seven levels of the contest for students in grades 1-12, the release states. Each tests on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. More than 40 …
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Dulaney High School
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Ridgely Middle School
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Sudbrook Magnet Middle School
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Roger
6:23 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
This is theft. I vote for zero waivers and increasing the ratio of green space. more ›