This story from MarylandReporter.com by Len Lazarick is reused with permission.
Analysis: Legislative perks are easy to grasp
By Len Lazarick
Len@MarylandReporter.com
Forget those pesky Medicaid audits we reported on last week — $17 million in possible overpayments in a $3 billion budget. Who can get their arms around that? The [...]
Tonight’s Inside Charm City Happy Hour (and Tweetup) is still going on as planned. We will be at the Pratt Street Ale House from 6-8 p.m. tonight. Please join us if you can. It should be a great event.
I based my decision to have the event on road [...]
Media Advisory
REMINDER: The Enoch Pratt Free Library will have limited branch openings for Monday, December 21. The following locations will be open from 11am – 5pm: Central Library, Southeast Anchor Library, Hamilton Branch, and Light Street Branch.
Related posts:Taylor Branch at [...]
Here are 3 of the local closing and delay roundups from online sources:
Baltimore Sun
WBAL TV
WBAL Radio
Related posts:School closings and delays School closings and delays, 5/12/08 Today’s closings [...]
Attention Ravens Fans
Kick-off for today’s game against the Chicago Bears is scheduled for 4:15 PM.
MTA is expecting regular Light Rail and Metro Subway service.
Crews are clearing parking lots and platforms but fans should anticipate
reduced parking due to snow accumulation. For Light Rail riders, overflow
parking is available at [...]
This post is a test of embedding one of our waves on Google Wave into a blog post. You can follow us on twitter @insidecharmcity for snow updates as well. The previous post I made today has details on finding our wave in Google Wave itself or if you’re [...]
That’s right, the blizzard warning has been oficially updated to include the Baltimore Metro area.
You can follow all the news about updated conditions, closings or delays, and traffic conditions on Google Wave.
I’ve set up a wave for our readers to collaborate with pictures, news, links, etc. about today’s snowstorm.
If you’re [...]
Media Contacts:
Kathleen Shaffer
(410) 902-5053
kshaffer@mghus.com
Ashley Pirro
(410) 902-5054
apirro@mghus.com
TEDCO Wraps-Up Maryland Minority Research and Development Initiative After Successful Three Year Run
Initiative provided $600,000 to educate and assist minority-owned companies applying for SBIR grants
COLUMBIA, Md. (Dec.14, 2009) – The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) announced today the successful completion of the Maryland Minority [...]
Baltimore County Police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a deadly hit and run crash in North Point.
It happened around 5:30 this morning on Eastern Avenue, near 54th Street.
Investigators think a Mazda hit the woman. That car would have damage, specifically near its headlight.
The [...]
Per the National Weather Service, today’s forecast is for a high of 55 degrees with 7-14 mph winds. Overnight lows will be around 34 with 15 mph winds.
Don’t forget to join us for an Inside Charm City happy hour/tweetup on December 21st from 6-8 pm at Pratt Street [...]
Speaker Michael Busch told C4 today on WBAL radio that there will be no tax increases by the legislature in 2010. From the interview:
“We’ve spent pretty responsibly down here in Annapolis,” said Busch.
Maryland Politics Watch concludes, based on voter registration by party, that Bob Ehrlich would not have [...]
The Knight Center for Specialized Journalism will cease operations at the end of this month, it was announced today by Dean Kevin Klose of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.
“The Center’s achievements in providing in-depth training for journalists to improve their competencies are well-known [...]
For Immediate Release:
Dec. 8, 2009
MEDIA WORKS ADDS SIX PROFESSIONALS TO STAFF
Agency Hires to Handle New $30 Million Account
(Baltimore) — Media Works, Ltd., the Baltimore-based media planning and buying agency that was recently selected by the Van Tuyl Automotive Group as its exclusive resource for media research, planning and [...]
For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2009
Media Contact:
Jessie Benson/ Jamie Watt
Profiles, Inc.
(410) 243-3790
SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL WELCOMES DR. AJAY KUMAR TO THE PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DEPARTMENT
(Baltimore, MD)— Saint Agnes Hospital has announced that Ajay Kumar, M.D. has recently [...]
Catholic Charities of Baltimore has just launched a two-part video series to share the stories of Tiffany and Rickey. Two formerly at-risk members of the community, who through Catholic Charities’ service programs, were given a second chance at life. This week, we’d like to introduce Tiffany, a woman who was [...]
A federal judge has suggested that he might “cut down” an unprecedented lawsuit filed by Baltimore city against Wells Fargo.
The city says the mortgage giant engaged in illegal “reverse redlining” – targeting black neighborhoods for bad loans that resulted in mass foreclosures.
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz heard [...]
(443) 573-4444
Day of: (443) 827-1144
CALENDAR NOTICE
SHOP, SIP & SAVOR AT HARBOR EAST
- City’s Most Vibrant Destination Celebrates the Holidays December 3, 10 & 17 -
WHAT:
There’s nothing like City sidewalks for the holidays – especially at Harbor East! Come enjoy our festive holiday hospitality [...]
Bryan Sears has an article on fundraising efforts being led by two attorneys with ties to Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith.The attorneys, Michael Paul Smith (son of the County Executive) and David Gildea (former law clerk to Smith when he was a judge), are setting up $1,000 a head [...]
Media Contact:
Amy Larimore/Amy Burke
Profiles, Inc.
410-243-3790
alarimore@profilespr.com
MILAN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE CHEF
(Baltimore, MD) – Milan, a unique dining destination “where food meets fashion,” has named Chef Stephen Carey as Executive Chef for the restaurant.
“When we met Stephen, we just knew he was [...]
Maryland Natural Resource Police Charge Two With Oyster Poaching
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (December 11, 2009) – Less than a week after Governor Martin O’Malley announced the details of Maryland’s proposed Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan, Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) investigated and charged two men with Oyster Poaching.
The investigations [...]
Press Release
For Immediate Release December 8, 2009
FORMER ON-AIR PERSONALITY
TAKES GAME SHOWS TO THE STREETS
Baltimore, MD – Dave Ricklin, a former Baltimore on-air personality, today announced the formation of “The Original Game Show LIVE!”. “The Original Game Show LIVE!” is a parody of popular television game shows [...]
Discuss the news and events in today’s headlines on Google Wave here. Search with:public “Inside Charm City” 12/14/09 in Google Wave to find today’s news wave otherwise.
Related posts:Discuss today’s news on Google Wave with [...]
For Immediate Release
December 9, 2009
SPORTS LEGENDS MUSEUM AT CAMDEN YARDS TO HOST SECOND INDOOR TAILGATE PARTY
Event will take place prior to the RavensÂ’ final regular season home game on December 20th against Chicago
Baltimore, MD – Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards today announced that it will [...]
Dense fog caused school delays in some areas this morning.
Over the weekend, the editorial board of The Baltimore Sun called on Mayor Sheila Dixon to step aside as mayor at least temporarily.
Baltimore City has been criticized for spending $24,000 on uniforms for staff at the 311 Call [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bob Rubenkonig, (443) 573-4444
December 7, 2009 b.rubenkonig@sber.com
NEW RETAILERS POP UP AT HARBOR EAST
dresscode by Gita, Patrick Sutton Home, Di(e)ce Boutique, Shine Collective, and Doubledutch Boutique are now located on President Street Circle on the first floor of
the Legg Mason Tower through December 24.
Shop Them Before They [...]
A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m.
School delays include a 2-hour delay for Caroline County Public Schools and a 90-minute delay in Queen Anne’s County.
Related posts:School delaysSchool delaysSchool Delays
The Army says a Fort Detrick biodefense worker has been hospitalized for treatment of a disease she may have contracted in a laboratory.
Caree Vander Linden of the U.S. Army Institute of Infectious Diseases said Wednesday that the woman was admitted Monday to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in [...]
Please join us Monday, December 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an event at Pratt Street Ale House in Downtown Baltimore. The event will be in the Lounge there and we hope to see you there for great conversation, food and drinks.
You can RSVP to the event [...]
Reform Baltimore County is a new blog sponsored by the Baltimore County Republican Party. Their first post is about Gordon Harden.
Related posts:Inappropriate political use of Baltimore County website?[...]
A water main break in the 3400 block of Dundalk Avenue has resulted in the northbound lanes of that street being closed. MARC trains have been experiencing problems this morning on both the Brunswick and Penn lines, including a train that broke down in the B&P tunnel that had [...]
If you have Google Wave, you can find today’s news wave here or do a search for with:public “Inside Charm City” and then selecting the wave dated today.
Related posts:Discuss the news on Friday’s news wave[...]
Allegany County schools are delayed two hours today. Garrett County schools are closed.
MARC’s Penn Line has been experiencing delays and crowding after earlier mechanical problems took a train out of service. The parking lot at the Laurel station on the Camden Line has reopened after being closed earlier due [...]
The Baltimore Ravens running back wasn’t impressed with any element of what is truly one of the unique sporting treasures in America—a massive football stadium in the middle of a neighborhood in a small town.
“To be honest with you, it was just Lambeau Field,” Rice told Drew [...]
Mashable reports that The Social Network, a movie that has been partly filmed here in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins, will be released on October 15, 2010. The movie based on the book entitled The Accidental Billionaires.
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Press Release of Senator Cardin
CARDIN CALLS EPA RULING ON GREENHOUSE GASES IMPORTANT FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY
Contact: Sue Walitsky: 202-224-4524
Monday, December 7, 2009
Click here for associated multimedia.
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee [...]
Search for Jerryell Foster Continues
Police Are Also Searching for a Missing Loveseat
Baltimore County, Md. (December 8, 2009) – Baltimore County Police continue asking the public’s help in locating Jerryell Myesha Foster. The 23-year-old [...]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Christine Pomorski
Office: 202-737-9774
Mobile: 202-841-3038
Beat the Cold by Bringing the Whole Family to the Baltimore Boat Show
56th annual show offers the best in boating all under one roof
Baltimore, MD – (December 3, 2009) – The 56th annual Baltimore Boat Show comes to town January 21-24, 2010, offering [...]
ILLEGALS COST MARYLANDERS $1.4 BILLION
ANNUALLY
By Delegate Pat McDonough
Maryland has the unfortunate designation of being a “sanctuary state.” According to Homeland Security, the definition of a “sanctuary state” is a place where the elected leadership, such as the Governor and General Assembly, provide programs that benefit illegal [...]
Internal U.S. Capitol Police documents marked as “law enforcement sensitive” containing maps from near where a congressional leader lives to a relative’s house were found near a curb recently in front of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Washington.
The 10 pages of U.S. Capitol Police dignitary protection unit papers also [...]
Man, 96, Dies In Parkville Apartment Fire
Parkville, Md. (December 7, 2009) — A man who would have been 96 this Thursday died yesterday morning in a one-alarm apartment fire in Parkville.
Police have identified the victim as Lewis Arnold Matthaei. He reportedly lived by himself at his apartment at [...]
I will be giving away a Google Wave nomination (invitation) to the first 9 people to post a comment on this post. You must put the email address you want the nomination sent to in the email field on the comment. Comments will be closed after the first 9 replies.
Just [...]
Rosedale Federal Pledges $25,000 to Complete Library Reading Garden
Tuesday, December 8: The Board of Directors for Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan has pledged up to $25,000 to build a reading garden at the new Perry Hall library. The reading garden will be dedicated as a memorial to [...]
We’re looking at having an event for our readers sometime in the next few weeks in downtown Baltimore. I know people have hectic schedules right now prior to Christmas so I wanted to get some input from our readers who would be interesting in attending.
Right now we have [...]
A DCRTV source tells us that there were more cuts at the Baltimore Sun on Friday. And, we’re told that some of the Tribune paper’s online ad sales reps won’t be getting paid in December. More soon…..
Related posts:Clear Channel [...]
These pictures are from about 1:20 p.m. Compare them with the first set an hour earlier here to keep up with the progress:
Don’t forget you can share your [...]
WMAR reports that a woman who is apparently the girlfriend of Ravens’ player Terrell Suggs has gotten a restraining order against the linebacker:
Details of the incident are not known. City police say they do not have an arrest record for Suggs, meaning his girlfriend could have gone straight to [...]
It’s snowing in the Baltimore area today if you hadn’t noticed already. Accumulations are expected to be anywhere from 1″-3″ or 3″-6″ depending upon what forecaster you look at and what part of MD you live in.
Here are some pictures I took in the Perry Hall area in Baltimore County [...]
From Baltimore.org:
We are looking for a few proud, loud Baltimoreans to represent this great city with pride, honor and cool travel tips. For your brave efforts in spreading the Baltimore love you will earn exclusive access to Baltimore events and attractions, and be featured as an expert on Baltimore.org.
Do [...]
If you have Google Wave, you can find today’s news wave here or do a search for with:public “Inside Charm City” and then selecting the wave dated today.
Related posts:Discuss today’s news on Google Wave on [...]
Snow is in the forecast for Saturday.
Kweisi Mfume and former Mayor Kurt Schmoke have both recommended Mayor Sheila Dixon apologize, but she has yet to do so. The same article points out that crisis PR specialists are saying that she is making a mistake by remaining quiet. Don’t [...]
Downtown for the Holidays
December 5 and 6
More than 15 Downtown museums and attractions offer admission for $1 or less.
American Visionary Art Museum, $1 admission Sunday
Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum, $1 admission both days [...]
Congressman Frank Kratovil Kicks off “Holiday Cards for Our Troops,” Campaign
12/01/09
Will work with local schools to send holiday greetings to service men and women away from their families; urges community involvement in effort.
Rep. Frank Kratovil announced that his inaugural “Holiday Cards for Our Troops,” campaign will kick [...]
For Immediate Release
December 1, 2009
Contact:
Patrick Bourckel, Office Manager
(410) 554-8644
patrick@marylandstateboychoir.org
The Maryland State Boychoir Announces Auditions For New Members
Baltimore, MD – Boys, between the ages of 7 and 17, who like to sing may qualify for membership in The Maryland State Boychoir. The Boychoir is currently accepting applicants for the training choir, [...]
CBO: Stimulus Has Generated Between 600,000 and 1.6 Million New Jobs
12/01/09
In a report released yesterday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office stated that the $787 billion stimulus package approved in February has created or saved between 600,000 and 1.6 million American jobs, reduced unemployment and increased the Gross [...]
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Raquel Guillory, 410-576-6357
rguillory@oag.state.md.us
Woodlawn Business Owner Convicted of Felony Theft
BALTIMORE, MD ( December 1, 2009) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Herlen Bess, 59, owner of an elevator repair business in Woodlawn, was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore [...]
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards: Military Force Not Key to Success in Afghanistan
12/01/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) released the following statement after President Obama’s speech on Afghanistan. The President announced that he will send an additional 30,000 U.S. service members [...]
You’re cordially invited to join Downtown Partnership of Baltimore for networking in the new Legg Mason Building. Take in panoramic views of the city while enjoying food and drinks provided by your favorite Harbor East restaurants.
It all happens on Tuesday, December 8th [...]
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Raquel Guillory, 410-576-6357
rguillory@oag.state.md.us
Baltimore Lead Inspector Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Lead Inspection Certificates
BALTIMORE, MD ( December 1, 2009) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Alphonso D. White, 33, of Baltimore, was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City with [...]
All the online and text messaging polls in Baltimore seem to say the same thing: that the vast majority of people think Mayor Sheila Dixon should resign from office after being found guilty in her first trial. I suspect public opinion polls would reveal [...]
MAC HIRES NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR HARBOR EAST LOCATION
(Baltimore) – The Maryland Athletic Club & Wellness Center (MAC) has announced the hiring of Jay Shiner as General Manager of MAC at Harbor East, located on the circle at President Street.
Shiner joins MAC [...]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
AUSA VICKIE E. LEDUC or
MARCIA MURPHY at 410-209-4885
December 2, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md
GLEN BURNIE MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 8 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Over 1400 Images and 136 Movies of Child Pornography Found on His Computer
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District [...]
Mikulski release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
30-Nov-2009
CONTACT: Press Office
202-228-1122
Mikulski, Cardin, Kratovil: Queen Anne’s County is Preferred Site for 1,200-Acre, Job-Rich Diplomatic Training Facility
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin and Congressman Frank Kratovil (all D-Md.), today applauded the announcement by the General Services Administration (GSA) [...]
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon will make an announcement today at 3pm. She will not be taking any questions.
UPDATE: Julie Bykowicz of the Sun tells us via Twitter that it will just be a statement.
Related posts:Twitter usage at [...]
Mayor Dixon Celebrates Community Support of the Police Departments Mounted Unit
Baltimore, MD (December 2, 2009) – Mayor Sheila Dixon was joined by City Councilman Edward Reisinger and Baltimore City Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld to accept a donation to support the Police Department’s Mounted Unit.
Members of [...]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
AUSA VICKIE E. LEDUC or
MARCIA MURPHY at 410-209-4885
December 1, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md
FORMER MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER SENTENCED TO 9 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RECEIVING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Federal Investigation of Subscriber to Internet Child Pornography Website Leads to Discovery of Teacher Who Was Surreptitiously [...]
Press Release of Senator Cardin
SENATOR CARDIN PRAISES EPA FOR ITS DECISION TO CONTINUE TESTING ETHANOL BLENDS
Senator Calls Decision in Interest of Environment and Safety
Contact: Susan Sullam: 410-962-4436
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Click here for a PDF Document
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD, a member of the [...]
Governor Martin O’Malley Launches Initiative to Support, Enhance Minority and Women-Owned Businesses in Maryland
Governor to address the state of minority business enterprises in Maryland
GREENBELT, MD (December 1, 2009) –Today, Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown launched “MBE University,” an initiative to support Maryland’s minority- and [...]
Mikulski Puts Women First in Health Care Reform Debate
Senator introduces first amendment to Senate health care reform bill to guarantee women access to preventive health screenings and care at no cost
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Health, Education, Labor and [...]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
AUSA VICKIE E. LEDUC or
MARCIA MURPHY at 410-209-4885
December 1, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md
FORMER POSTAL EMPLOYEE SENTENCED TO MORE THAN TWO YEARS IN PRISON FOR STEALING STAMPS WORTH OVER $682,000
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced former postal employee Marvin [...]
PRESS RELEASE
The Baltimore Playwrights Festival XXIX will hold its first public reading of plays selected for staged readings on Saturday, December 5 at Fells Point Corner Theatre (251 South Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21231).
The first staged reading at 12 noon is Hammarskjold by Ronald McKinney. It is a psychological murder [...]
Baltimore attorney Paul W. Gardner II, who has made headlines as counsel for alleged White House party-crashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi, has now himself retained a lawyer.
The lawyer, Mark R. Dycio of Fairfax, Virginia, tells me that when the Salahis told the Today show that Gardner had invited [...]
Click here to see our Thursday News Wave or search for “with:public insidecharmcity” in your Google Wave search box. You can use other search terms as well, just be sure you’re on our wave for 12/3/09.
You need to already have Google Wave to participate.
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Towson, Md. (December 2, 2009) — Today, Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith, Police Chief Jim Johnson and Information Technology Director Rob Stradling held a press conference to announce the installation of a wireless broadband network in 350 County police vehicles. The officials [...]
Cecil College has canceled all day and evening classes and other events today due to a water main break.
Be sure to see our special report on the Maryland Congressional Delegation’s expenses for the 3rd Quarter.
On the Dixon trial/verdict front, Brendan Kearney of the Daily Record reported that Dixon [...]
I posted the other day about a new congressional expense report released for the 3rd Quarter of 2009. The complete report is here. I also have the numbers from the Maryland delegation below. The funding source is taxpayer dollars. Based on the Maryland delegation, Lockheed Martin Desktop Solutions [...]
RelayRides release
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
*RelayRides Secures Seed Financing*
/Funds Will Bring First Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Service to Baltimore/
Baltimore, MD – December 1, 2009 – RelayRides announced today that is has raised a seed round of financing to take the company through a Baltimore market pilot of the world’s first person-to-person carsharing service. The [...]
Governor O’Malley Appoints Two Judges to the Baltimore County Circuit Court
ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 2, 2009) –Governor O’Malley announced today the appointment of S. Ann Brobst and John J. Nagle III to the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Ms. Brobst will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of [...]
Candlelight Vigil to Remember Victims of Drunk Driving
Baltimore County, Md. (December 1, 2009) – On Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m., County leaders will join members of the community in a candlelight vigil to remember those who died because of a drunk or drugged driver.
The ceremony will [...]
A link to this post with pictures of Lil’ Kim and Lula Luv was on Twitter last night. Let us know if you have any more details to go with the picture.
Related posts:Pictures from TEDxMidAtlantic yesterday[...]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
AUSA VICKIE E. LEDUC or
MARCIA MURPHY at 410-209-4885
December 2, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md
MVA EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY IN SCHEME TO SELL
FRAUDULENTLY ISSUED MARYLAND DRIVER’S LICENSES
Baltimore, Maryland – April Bell, age 35, of Parkville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to produce and [...]
OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY
FOR
BALTIMORE CITY
208 THE CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JR. COURTHOUSE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
Patricia C. Jessamy
State’s Attorney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Information Contact: Margaret T. Burns
Chief, Communications & Governmental Affairs
Office (443) 984-1121 or Cell Phone (443) 474-7479
Or
Joseph Sviatko, Deputy Division Chief
Office (443) 984-1122 or Cell (410) [...]
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Raquel Guillory, 410-576-6357
rguillory@oag.state.md.us
Baltimore Police Officer Convicted of Attempted Theft
BALTIMORE, MD ( December 1, 2009) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Hikeem Dennis Crampton, Sr., 30, of Rosedale, was sentenced on a single count of attempted felony theft. Judge G. [...]
Thursday, December 3
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Mount Vernon Square
Don’t miss the 38th Annual Lighting of the Washington Monument. Enjoy holiday entertainment, fireworks finale, and this year’s celebrity lighter, Baltimore Orioles’ Nick Markakis.
Entertainment includes City College Choir, Handel Choir, Institute of Notre Dame, and a special performance by the BSO’s Holiday [...]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
AUSA VICKIE E. LEDUC or
MARCIA MURPHY at 410-209-4885
December 1, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md
FORMER NASA SCIENTIST SENTENCED FOR PARTICIPATING IN AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO HIS WIFE
Defendant Directed NASA Contracts to Wife’s Small Business
and Failed to Disclose Financial Conflict of Interest
Greenbelt, Maryland – [...]
Baltimore, MD
1. collegetown shuttle
2. myumbc
3. bourbon street baltimore
4. welch library
5. bccc.edu
6. jhu library
7. 105.7 the fan
8. jhfcu
9. coppin.edu
10. morgan.edu
Related posts:[...]
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All the tweets on #dixontrial indicate that some sort of verdict has been reached. This is believed to be a partial verdict on at least some of the 3 counts sitll remaining. Stay tuned for more.
Related posts:Wednesday’s Live [...]
We gave away 8 invitations yesterday. Today, we have 8 more thanks to the generosity of Rob Carlson who offered them to us via Google Wave to give away to our readers.
I will be giving away a Google Wave nomination (invitation) to the first 8 people to post a comment [...]
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At least one person was killed this morning in a crash on the ramp to I-695 from I-95.
The Dixon Trial jury has already resumed their 7th day of deliberations today and they’ve already sent a note to the judge. Yesterday, the jury told the judge they [...]
These expenditures – culled from thousands of line items released Monday by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House – are just a fraction of the $300 million spent last quarter by House offices. But while the bulk of congressional office spending goes to salaries and routine office expenses, [...]
The 23rd season of MTV’s The Real World was filmed this past summer in DC and is set to air soon. There was a lot of coverage on DC blogs and in the media prior to the filming and after it started. Now it seems they may [...]
Pat McDonough email
Dear Friend,
I will be hosting a Season’s Greetings Dinner Reception on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Towson United Methodist Church. The event will feature a hot buffet. Our special guest will be Ed Norris, talk show host on 105.7 FM, [...]
