Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Governor calls budget package "good for all Marylanders." Republicans say burden to local governments may force county governments to increase taxes.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a package of three bills that increases taxes on some state residents, shifts part of teacher pensions to local governments and undoes the so-called "doomsday budget." The votes Wednesday afternoon capped the three-day special session called by Gov. Martin O'Malley in order to override more than $500 million in cuts made in a budget passed in early April. The Senate approved the same three bills Tuesday. As part of the package, legislators approved by a vote of 86-51 what amounts to a 50-50 split of teacher pension costs with local governments. The split will be phased in over the next four years beginning July 1 with the new budget year. That bill also includes a doubling of…
The sale is planned as the result of a lawsuit filed by the lender against the property owner.
Eastpoint Mall, long a shopping fixture in the Essex and Dundalk communities, is expected to be sold at auction on May 29. The auction for the 67.2-acre property at 7839 Eastern Ave. will be held at the Bosley Avenue front entrance of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, according to a legal advertisement in The Jeffersonian. The Baltimore Business Journal reported in March that the mall had been placed in receivership and that a Georgia real estate firm had assumed management of the property. The actions were the result of a lawsuit filed by lender LNR Property LLC against mall owner Thor Equities, according to the BBJ. Richard M. Kremen and Dale K. Cathell of DLA Piper LLP are the substitute trustees for the property, according to …
A display at the Essex Library is the latest outreach effort by the Maryland Aviation Museum to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Glenn L. Martin Co.
These are busy times at the new Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum. All this year, the museum has been celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Glenn L. Martin Co. with various events and outreach activities. The latest of these efforts is a new display at the Essex Library. The display, which runs through June 1, contains photos of Glenn L. Martin’s Middle River facility, along with Martin State Airport, from its earliest day to more modern times. There are also brochures about the history of the museum and how people can get involved. “We were approached by the museum members a few weeks back about setting up a display and I thought it was a great idea,” Essex Library branch manager Bob Maranto said. “The Middle …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Republican Todd Huff went to the 2011 game in Dallas with a shopping center and apartment complex owner.
Todd Huff says he's not a big football fan, but in 2011 he attended at least four games, including taking a trip to Dallas to see the Super Bowl with a local shopping center and apartment complex owner. The games highlight a hole that the State Ethics Commission says exists in legislation passed by the County Council earlier this year. The legislation was meant to bring county law substantially into sync with the state ethics law. Huff, a Timonium Republican, attended at least four games in 2011, including the Super Bowl. He wrote about the games, which include three Baltimore Ravens games, on his official council Facebook page. Tickets to one of the games were provided by Merritt Properties, as first reported by the Baltimore Sun. None of…
Customers can get an early sneak peek from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
Redner's Warehouse Markets will celebrate the grand opening of its new Dundalk store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m. May 16. Area residents can also get a sneak peek at the store during an open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, according to a statement from the Pennsylvania-based company. The 50,000-square-foot store is located at 7938 Eastern Ave. in the Eastpoint Shopping Center. The full-service grocery market will offer an in-store bakery, deli, fresh produce, fresh meat and seafood, frozen foods, dairy products and health and non-food departments, in addition to its grocery selections, according to the company's website. When fully operational, the store will employ a total of 150 people in full- and part-time …
Find out where to find the cheapest gas in Essex-Middle River.
Though gas prices remain high, motorists continue to get some relief at the pump as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Prices in Maryland have dropped for four straight weeks after peaking at $4 a gallon in April. The average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Maryland on Sunday was $3.68, according to the latest AAA survey. This average represents an eight-cent drop from a week ago and a 25-cent decrease from a year ago, AAA reports. Follow Essex-Middle River Patch on Facebook and Twitter and receive daily updates from our newsletters. Nationally, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded on Sunday was $3.73. This represents a five-cent drop from a week ago and a 25-cent decline from a year ago, according to the AAA survey. AAA …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sluggish economy, skyrocketing value in metals are among the reasons for a 450 percent spike in such crime since 2009, police Chief Jim Johnson said.
Individually, the theft of copper wiring and piping from homes and businesses in Baltimore County usually amounts to little more than stealing a few dollars worth of metal. But, a closer examination of the issue finds the economic impact far worse, Baltimore County police chief Jim Johnson said. Destruction of property, business hours lost and a heightened sense of vulnerability make copper thefts one of the fastest growing problems facing the community, he added. This is why Johnson announced Monday the formation of the region's first law enforcement team dedicated to the growing problem of metals theft. The chief made the announcement at a news conference at BGE's White Marsh Learning Center to highlight the issue, as the utility is a …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Between 3,000 and 4,000 people were expected to attend the event.
Share your photos from Rock the Block, outside White Marsh Mall on Saturday. Are you a Christian rock fan? Did you or your organization support this event? Tell us in the comments.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Between 3,000 and 4,000 people are expected to attend.
A major Christian rock event is coming to White Marsh Mall this Saturday—free of charge and open to the community. Located in the Boscov’s parking lot at 8200 Perry Hall Blvd., Rock the Block runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 12. Officers at the White Marsh precinct said they plan to assist in directing traffic during the show and festival, expected to draw between 3,000 and 4,000 people. A mall press release describes the event: Rock the Block is not a conventional event but a high-energy experience incorporating music and multimedia that encourages everyone to be involved. There are rappers that entertain and lasers and lights swirl overhead while drama, dance, and videos spread messages of love, hope and character. Rock the Block …
The Wilson Point restaurant was chosen as having the Best Mother's Day Brunch in the Essex-Middle River area.
For those seeking a quality meal with reasonable prices and a great atmosphere, Carson's Creekside is the Readers' Choice for a Mother's Day brunch The brunch at Carson's Creekside, located along the waterfront at 1110 Beech Drive, starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 1 p.m. and reservations are suggested. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 5-10 and kids under 5 are free. An omelet station (including crab), seafood bar, carving station, waffles, french toast, fruits and pastries are just some of the items expected to be at the buffet. Here's what one reader posted about Carson's Creekside on Facebook: "What a view to share with your Mom," Stephen Einig wrote. "Right on the water. Oh yea and the food is very good too!!!"
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8:49 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
It is Taxmegeddon. Taxes everywhere and on everything. Punished for smoking & drinking & having phones & cars & owning property & owning a business & flushing a toilet. That's why businesses, small and large, are literally flying out of the State further decreasing the tax base. If the politicos can figure out a way to tax the air we breathe, they will do it. They believe that their constituents … more ›