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Phoenix man opens Gunpowder Falls Brewing

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:01:00 EST

Visitors can sample signature German-style lagers

Martin Virga is a typical sleep-deprived new father. He checks his progeny early each morning before heading to work and spends each evening with them, sometimes not falling into bed until long after midnight.

For some, 'Green Friday' is traditional day to pick the perfect tree

By Katie V. Jones — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:37:00 EST

Christmas tree farms draw shoppers with an evergreen passion

Opening day at Ruhl's Christmas Tree Farm, Nov. 23, found the day mild and bright. While many were out enjoying Black Friday sales, Ruhl's collection of trees in Phoenix attracted residents from around the area in search of the perfect tree for holiday celebrations.

White, Conway complete Marine recruit training

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:02:00 EDT

WHITE: Marine Corps Pvt. Keela O. White, son of Angel Moore of Aberdeen, and Keela White, Sr of Jamaica, N.Y., earned the title of marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

North County's zoning changes trigger strong reaction

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:57:00 EDT

Baltimore County Councilman Todd Huff, who represents the largely rural 3rd District, had said his decisions on the 71 requests for rezoning in his district would not please everybody.

With summer's end, local schools prepare to open

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:12:00 EDT

Student tours and meet-your-teacher visits scheduled

Summer started a week early this year because there were no snow days, but kids' favorite season is speeding to a quick end. Families are already buying back-to-school supplies and kids are running out of time to finish their summer reading.

Eight teens injured when ATV flips over in Monkton

By Pat van den Beemt — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:23:00 EDT

Eight north Baltimore County teens were injured in an accident on July 21 when a 2009 Polaris Ranger ATV they were riding in flipped onto its side, according to Baltimore County Police Detective Cathy Batton.

Pool of volunteers help renovate Summer Hill swim club

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:14:00 EDT

Members at Summer Hill Pool in Phoenix are going to make a big splash this Memorial Day weekend.

Goodwill Super Store opens in Jacksonville

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:17:00 EDT

More boutique than bargain basement

The manager of the new Jacksonville Goodwill Super Store at Manor Shopping Center wants you to know that this is not your grandmother's old Goodwill store.

Easter egg hunts, activities for children

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:57:09 EDT

Area churches, community centers, clubs and others, in Baltimore county and city are sponsoring egg hunts and Easter-related activities for children, offering plenty of opportunities to hop on over to one near you.

Food Bank reopens in new spot after crash destroys shed

By Pat van den Beemt, pvdb@comcast.net — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:47:33 EST

Food Bank now in church basement; donations needed

The Baltimore North Cluster Food Bank has reopened in a different location five days after a car driven by a volunteer delivering bread accidentally backed into and went through the shed that houses the food bank.