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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Wellwood Students Win French Contest

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 …

Katy Lobell

7:01 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The Wellwood French immersion program is FANTASTIC. So proud of my daughter Jessica who scored a Rank 6 (highest in Baltimore County) on the harder level 3B test.   more ›

Monday, November 26, 2012

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that everyone in town jokes your holiday decorations could rival Rockefeller Center’s. If this sounds like your house, upload a photo or video of your home to our contest page from Nov. 26 to Dec. 16 to deckthehouse.patch.com/contest/pikesville. Only residents of Patch towns are eligible to enter. We’ll select 24 regional finalists, and from them, pick one grand prize winner. Patch will pay up to $500 of the utility bill for each finalist, while our national winner will have $100,000 donated to his or her local school district. So, what are you waiting …

Monday, October 15, 2012

Enter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest

We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter your costumed self or your costumed kids for a chance to win $5,000.

It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: Click the green "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button above and upload your image (but first make sure you’re a registered Patch user). Then add a caption with the name of the person in the photo and a description of the costume. To add a caption, click “Edit …

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Contest: Win Two Barry Manilow Tickets

The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at 1st Mariner Arena, but registration for the contest ends at noon Sept. 7.

Visit Baltimore website is offering a contest to win two tickets to see Barry Manilow perform on Sept. 15. To register and for more info, visit the ticket giveaway website by Sept. 7. The concert is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at 1st Mariner Arena.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Nominate Your Favorites in Pikesville's Readers' Choice 2012

Click on the category below and nominate which you think are best.

There is a lot to celebrate about Pikesville: great delicatessens, schools, religious institutions and restaurants. But who do you think is the best?  Help Patch determine the best of the best in Pikesville  by entering your nominations in each one of these categories. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments box at the bottom of the article.) We will be accepting nominations until July 9. Then, on July 23, come back to vote in our polls to determine which nominee is best. Whoever gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. 1. Best Coffee 2. Best Bagel 3. Best Deli 4. Best Chinese Food 5. Best Sushi 6. Best Kosher Restaurant 7. Best Fish Counter 8. Best Wine Store 9. Best Grocery Store 10. …

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Janet Metzner

7:20 am on Sunday, July 22, 2012

Hi Marci, We had that Readers Choice contest earlier this year, and Salon 36 Kids won! Check out the voting here: http://patch.com/A-rGbw   more ›

Monday, June 11, 2012

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Deli

Vote in the Readers' Choice poll.

Where do you go for sliced turkey, corned beef, holiday or party platters? The Pikesville area is rife with delicatessens where you can buy tuna or whitefish salad, chicken tenders, brisket or chicken soup and more. Which place is your favorite? We accepted nominations through July 9, so now it's time to vote in Pikesville Patch Readers' Choice poll, below. Don’t miss any Pikesville news. Subscribe to Pikesville Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Thanks for voting! Tell your favorite restaurant or store to get their customers to vote, as well.

Cheryl Cohen

1:49 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

S&H...Probably always will be. Pikesville people do not make changes.   more ›

Friday, June 8, 2012

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Chinese Food

In Pikesville, we love our Chinese food. Vote for your favorite, and help choose Pikesville Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where can you find the best Chinese food in Pikesville? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows the about Chinese food to vote on your favorite Chinese restaurant. We accepted nominations through July 9. And now it's time to vote in our poll, below. Thanks for voting!

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Janet Metzner

7:27 am on Sunday, July 22, 2012

Thanks for nominating Mr. Chan's for Readers Choice Best Chinese food. Among the other nominations are: Asian Court in Ellicott City, Jumbo Seafood, Dragons Best, China Moon, David Chus, Pagoda Inn and Hunan Wok. Vote in the polls tomorrow, July 23,here on Pikesville Patch.   more ›

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Kosher Restaurant

Vote from among several nominations.

Pikesville is well-known for its kosher offerings—including its restaurants. From barbeque and sushi to Chinese and bagels, Pikesville has a kosher menu to fit almost every taste. Where's the place you go over and over again for the foods you crave? We accepted nominations through July 9, and now it's time to vote in the poll, below. Also, let us know why it's your favorite by posting a comment. Thanks for voting! Don’t miss any Pikesville news. Subscribe to Pikesville Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Zelda M.

6:10 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012

David chu!! No question the best sushi and Chinese cuisine in Pikesville!   more ›

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Fish Counter

Mention your favorite in the comments box below this article and it will be included in a poll of Pikesville Patch readers.

Where do you go to buy your favorite, fresh seafood? Vote for the shop, store, seafood counter or grocery store that's your favorite, in the poll below. Thank you for voting. Don’t miss any Pikesville news. Subscribe to Pikesville Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Sushi

Let us know which is the best so we can honor them with the Pikesville Patch Readers' Choice 2012 award.

Where can you find the best sushi in Pikesville? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who has a passion for sushi to vote for the best spot in Pikesville. We accepted nominations through July 9, and now it's time to vote in the poll, below.

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