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New Grand Prix chief has been a big city contractor, campaign donor
Despite financing more than $140 million city contracts in the past 12 years, donating tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates and being a member of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's inner circle, J.P. Grant III has largely avoided the...
Tags: Prince George's County, Auto Racing, Energy, Energy Saving, Executive Branch
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Housing forums to discuss FHA financing issue for condo associations
Howard County Housing is hosting three community forums this month beginning Thursday with housing professionals to discuss the growing problem of condo associations loosing Federal Housing Administration financing. "Condominiums are often a first time...Tags: Ellicott City, Real Estate Buyers, Interior Policy, Condos, Howard Community College
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Highland/Fulton: Three Reservoir High School students win awards in Poetry Alive contest
Reservoir High School students Chaz Atkinson, Caroline des Jardins-Park and Carl Gaytano were all winners in the Howard County Public School System's Poetry Alive writing contest. Chaz is in AP French, Caroline is in French 4 Honors and Carl is in...Tags: University of Maryland Baltimore County, High Schools, Spain, Howard County, Concerts
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A need for speed for new racing team
Before glossy race cars careen around downtown streets over Labor Day weekend, another high-speed race must be run. The team promoting Baltimore's Grand Prix — a group announced by city officials this week after the collapse of two other race...
Tags: Auto Racing, Business, Michael Andretti, Baltimore Grand Prix, AirTran
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Council passes bill aimed at helping condo buyers
The County Council Monday unanimously passed a bill that will prohibit a property owner from obtaining a county rental license if they are more than 30 days behind on their condominium association or homeowner association fees. "The key is that we want...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Condos and Houses, House Building, Federal Housing Administration, Rentals
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Housing authority hit with $1.3 million lead-paint judgment
A Baltimore jury on Wednesday awarded $1.3 million in damages to a 17-year-old girl, finding that negligence by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City was a substantial factor in lead-paint poisoning she suffered as a young girl. Amafica Woodland...Tags: Interior Policy, Arts, Painting
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William J. Schmidt, city housing authority administrator
William J. Schmidt, a former department store buyer who later became director of administration for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, died Monday at his Bel Air home of complications from Parkinson's disease.
He was 79.
The son of a Baltimore...Tags: Civil and Public Service, Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Parkinson's Disease, Bel Air (Allegany, Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Expanding nonprofit has positive partnership track record
Baltimore is a city full of potential to Nancy Welsh, the founder of the rapidly expanding North Carolina nonprofit Builders of Hope Inc.
The nonprofit recently announced plans to rehabilitate 500 vacant homes near Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore was a...Tags: Charlotte, Hospitals and Clinics, Interior Policy, Johns Hopkins Hospital, IBM
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Five appointed to HCC Board of Trustees
Richard D. Norling of Darlington and Cordell E. Hunter Sr. of Havre de Grace were appointed to the Harford Community College Board of Trustees by Gov. Martin O'Malley this week. O'Malley also reappointed the board chairman Bryan E. Kelly and board...
Tags: Cal Ripken, University of Florida, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Loyola University Chicago, Havre de Grace
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Harford high school juniors recognized for achievements in math and science
Twelve 11th grade girls from Harford County high schools were honored Saturday at the 26th annual Judith Resnik Mathematics/Science Awards luncheon at Harford Community College. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women Harford Branch,...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Health Treatments, High Schools, Mathematics
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Bill would help Howard homeowners groups collect fees
More Howard County residents are renting out their homes amid the slump in the housing market, local officials say, sometimes leaving a burden of unpaid fees for condo and homeowners associations. The issue has prompted the County Council to consider a...Tags: Banking, Ellicott City, Interior Policy, Condos, Democratic Party
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Lawmakers gird for renewed debate on lead poisoning
With efforts to reduce lead poisoning among children at a crossroads, Maryland lawmakers are wrestling with proposals to expand state regulation of home sales, rentals and repairs to reduce youngsters' exposure to the toxic metal.
But the biggest...Tags: Lawyers, Prince George's County, Trials, Condos and Houses, Disease Prevention
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