Archive for: May 2007

A redbug infestation closed down Violetville Elementary-Middle School in Baltimore City yesterday. It will remain closed today.

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett of the 6th District has announced that he’s running for a 9th term next year. Bartlett was first elected in 1992. He holds a PhD. in physiology from the University of Maryland. Bartlett, who is …

Sumathi Reddy of The Sun reports on a study by the National Association of Realtors that shows 40% of Baltimore City home buyers in 2006 were single women - which is almost twice the national average.

3 school bus lots were broken into sometime last night in Anne Arundel County. The air was let out of of the tires of 30 buses. No other damage was noticeable but the buses were being checked out.

Bus service …

The Examiner today reports on expansion plans at Towson Town Center and Mondawmin Mall. Both are owned by General Growth Properties of Chicago.

The $70 million worth of renovations at Mondawmin Mall are expected to result in several big box …

Steve Trachsel got the win as the Orioles spanked the Royals 9-1 in Kansas City Monday. Trachsel, who pitched a complete game, was aided by stellar hitting that included a grand slam by catcher Ramon …

Baltimore County and Towson University are expanding free wi-fi in the Towson area. The pilot program will include hotspots at the Circuit Court building, the old Courthouse, the County Office Building and the Jefferson Building. A hotspot will also …

Former Congressman Parren Mitchell has died of pneumonia at the age of 85. Mitchell was the first Black congressman elected from Maryland. He was a World War II veteran and received a Purple Heart. Mitchell graduated with an A.B. …

The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays won their ninth NCAA Lacrosse Championship today as they defeated the Duke Blue Devils 12-11 in front of a record crowd of 48,443 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Hopkins jumped out to …

Since Memorial Day is just a few days away, it’s time to remind people of how the American flag should be treated on that holiday since it’s something that’s often forgotten. The American flag should be …