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Amy Schumer - From Towson to TV and concert stardom
The Baltimore SunAmy Schumer can tell a story. Knowing how to craft a short narrative and make it pay off with a laugh has, after all, helped make her one of the hottest comedians on TV and the concert circuit these days. So, let the star of Comedy Central’s...Tags: Entertainment Events, Stand-up Comedy, Satellite and Cable Service, Colleges and Universities, Television Industry
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$1 billion for new city schools: From non-starter to law
Baltimore schools chief Andrés Alonso went to Annapolis last year seeking approval for a bold $2 billion plan to replace many of the city system's crumbling buildings. The idea didn't even make it out of committee. Prospects still looked bleak in...
Tags: Annapolis, Teaching and Learning, Construction, Maryland Stadium Authority, Executive Branch
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Vounteers pour into Wine in the Woods this weekend
Inge Crist plans to volunteer at Wine in the Woods this weekend, just as she has most years since the popular Columbia festival began 21 years ago. The Germany native and 54-year resident of Ellicott City, who "picked grapes as a child and grew up...
Tags: Howard County, Employees, Grapes, Festive Events, Ellicott City
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Measure would reduce open-space fees for Balto. Co. developers
The Baltimore County Council could vote next week to reduce fees that developers pay to help the county build parks and buy recreational land. A council resolution would lower — in some cases by nearly 90 percent — so-called open-space waiver...
Tags: Baltimore County, Dundalk, Todd Huff, David Marks, Kenneth N. Oliver
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Smith Islanders should direct ire at Washington
Tim Wheeler's report on the future of Smith Island and the state's idea to buy residents out so they may relocate tells a heartbreaking story of people whose attachment to the island goes back many years, 400 years in some cases ("Smith Islanders debating...
Tags: Ecosystems, Conservation, U.S. Congress, Global Change
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Of course global warming is a threat to human health
While I applaud Tim Wheeler for shining a light on the risks of climate change in his recent article "Rising temperatures increase health risks" (May 10), I'm saddened by these three esteemed universities investing time and effort into researching what...
Tags: Heat Stroke, Global Change
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Hurd named C&S Volunteer of the Year
Russell Hurd, who partnered with Harford Community College to establish the Heather L. Hurd 5K Run/1-Mile Fun Walk, has been named the C&S Wholesale Grocers 2013 Volunteer of the Year. Hurd is a perishable quality control manager in the company's...Tags: Motorvehicle Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Awards and Prizes, Colleges and Universities, Financial Aid
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Heavy Seas Alehouse to open location in Rosslyn, Va.
The Baltimore SunHeavy Seas Alehouse is opening a second location in Rosslyn, Va. The new Heavy Seas will occupy nearly 6,000 square feet at the base of an office tower at 1501 Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn, two doors down from Roti Mediterranean Grill. The restaurant...Tags: Little Italy (Baltimore, Maryland), Investments
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Columbia Digest
Ski club meets The Columbia Ski Club meets at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Union Jack's, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway. New members enjoy a 50 percent reduction in fees. Light appetizers will be provided. Open to the public. Information: 410-740-5225. 'The...Tags: Music, Yoga, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Arts, Gaming
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Activities scheduled for May, Older Americans Month
Let's Get Organized — "Organizing for the Season," Wed., May 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road. Judy Tiger, of Just That Simple, shares tips on putting away winter clothes and organizing for spring and...Tags: Music, Apple iPhone, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Apple iPad, Howard County
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Louisa May Alcott reunion rekindles memories of school, and community
They filed in the lobby of Martin's Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, some ramrod straight, others on canes and bent over walkers. They came poised to crack open fragrant memories of their days at School No. 59, more intimately known as Louisa May...
Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Louisa May Alcott , Washington, DC
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Carroll residents lobby for education, nonprofit funding
Carroll County residents lobbied the Board of County Commissioners Monday that additional funding in the fiscal year 2014 budget should be directed to Carroll County Public Schools and nonprofit organizations. "It is not acceptable for CCPS to just...
Tags: Public Schools, Rentals, Sykesville, Schools, Budgets and Budgeting
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