Summary
Despite being home to two colleges, Catonsville tends to be known more as a place to pass through on the way to more prominent neighbors Columbia, Ellicott City or Baltimore rather than a destination of its own. Historically, the town was exactly that -- a crossroads just outside of Baltimore where travelers would stop on their way up the Frederick Turnpike. The business those travelers brought with them is what gave life to the shopping districts that now line Catonsville's main roads of Edmonson Avenue, Route 40 and Frederick Road (the former Frederick Turnpike). The town's excellent shopping and many restaurants and bars make it an optimal stop for a taste of the city without the crowds.
Despite being home to two colleges, Catonsville tends to be known more as a place to pass through on the way to more prominent neighbors Columbia, Ellicott City or Baltimore rather than a destination of its own. Historically, the town was exactly that -- a crossroads just outside of Baltimore where travelers would stop on their way up the Frederick Turnpike. The business those travelers brought with them is what gave life to the shopping districts that now line Catonsville's main roads of Edmonson Avenue, Route 40 and Frederick Road (the former Frederick Turnpike). The town's excellent shopping and many restaurants and bars make it an optimal stop for a taste of the city without the crowds.
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For police, a constant amid change
Sun reporterWhen Joan L. Cook was hired as clerk for the Howard County Police Department, her salary was $4,300, and the county's public schools were just integrating. But over the decades, Cook, 57, watched the department's first black officer join the force. She...Tags: Clarksville, Law Enforcement, College of Notre Dame
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Beyond bamboo
Sun reporterSearching for another way to lighten your environmental footprint? Look under your feet. Whether redecorating, renovating or designing your new home, opting for one of the many varieties of sustainable, eco-friendly flooring can lighten the load on...Tags: Natural Resources, Metal and Mineral, Building Material, Architecture, Forests
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Howard County Datebook
Today Shakespeare in ruins Chesapeake Shakespeare Company in the Ruins will present alternating performances of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors and The Tempest through July 13 at Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, 3691 Sarah's Lane, Ellicott City....Tags: Consumer Electronics Industry, Photography, History, Television Industry, Tourism and Leisure
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Life-care contracts offer security for a price
Special to the SentinelMany older people are afraid that they'll outlive their money, leaving them with few resources to pay for care at home or in a retirement facility. Long-term care insurance is one option, but several new continuing-care projects are rolling such...Tags: Lincolnshire, Health Insurance, Evanston, National Government, Long Term Care
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Top Ten Restaurant Chocolate Desserts
Dining@LargeUsually chocolate is a winter craving for me. I'm not even a serious chocoholic: I prefer milk to dark, and a heavy chocolate dessert after a big meal just doesn't do it for me.So why am I making chocolate desserts......Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Living-history program at CCBC
The Community College of Baltimore County and the Maryland Humanities Council will sponsor Chautauqua 2008 with the theme "Civil Rights: Taking a Stand" at 7 p.m. Thursday through July 13 on the college's Catonsville campus, 800 S. Rolling Road....Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Colleges and Universities
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On Fourth, traditions not to be missed
Sun reporterThough it rained in fits and starts from daylight to dark, spectators packed Baltimore's Inner Harbor last night for a rousing fireworks show. A family from South Dakota decked out in rain ponchos, a Harford County grandmother, and a man from Long...Tags: Walt Disney World Resort, Long Island, Festive Event, Fourth of July, Weather Reports
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Artwork in progress
Special to the SunIn 2001, Mike and Mary Landavere were renting an apartment in an old Victorian home in Catonsville when, after five years, they decided to search for a home of their own. "House prices were climbing every month," Mary Landavere, a freelance decorative...Tags: Land Price, Clubs and Associations, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Furniture, Architecture
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Radiology-centers chain is in default, FDA says
Sun reporterA regional chain of radiology centers and its owner are in default on $1.1 million in fines for performing mammograms after one of its facilities lost its certification to perform the procedure because of equipment problems, according to documents...Tags: Laws, Court Administration, Punishment, Health Organizations, Medical Specialization
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'Green' issue on council agenda
Sun reporterWindmills used to provide power to houses would be regulated under a measure being considered by Baltimore County lawmakers. The proposed resolution, introduced by Councilman Vincent J. Gardina, directs the county Planning Board to propose amendments...Tags: Laws, Dundalk, State Budgets, Perry Hall, Public Finance
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