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Annapolis mayor proposes $95.4M budget with higher fees
Annapolis Mayor Joshua J. Cohen has introduced a $95.4 million operating budget for the next fiscal year, a proposal that would raise the property tax rate along with some fees for residents as the city moves to invest in its infrastructure and...Tags: Credit Ratings, Property Tax, Budgets and Budgeting, Labor Markets, Taxation
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Iraqi stray dogs win American hearts, find homes in Maryland
Once among the thousands of dogs roaming Baghdad, a city that considers strays a menace, Sara eluded traps set by police and survived a car accident — albeit with a broken leg.
Lately, Sara has been spending her time in the company of a family in...Tags: Baghdad (Iraq), Washington, DC, U.S. Navy, Wars and Interventions, Air Transportation Delays
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TAPE LLC opens office in Belcamp
Defense contractor TAPE, LLC has opened an office in Belcamp to service a major Army contract. The new office is at 101 Bata Blvd., Suite 102, in the Water's Edge corporate campus. According to a company news release, in 2010, TAPE, an acronym for...Tags: Small Businesses, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Business, Technology, Companies and Corporations
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Frederick County struggles over whether to privatize local services
If Frederick increasingly is known for its trendy restaurants and shops, its historical roots remain a part of its fabric, from a City Hall built on the site of an early protest against British rule to a mall and minor league baseball team named after...Tags: Francis Scott Key, Wages and Pensions, Talk Shows (genre), Business Enterprises, Cornell University
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Architects bidding clubhouse job responded appropriately
I am responding to the letter from Jervis Dorton who felt disappointed when he attended the presentation of four potential Columbia Association contractors, all of whom were bidding on the future renovation and/or reconstruction of the Hobbit's Glen...Tags: Architecture, Fine Arts, Arts
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Fiber optics a boon, from classroom to operating room
Leasing office space in this economy can be a challenge, especially in older buildings, but Taylor Fields is working on getting an edge: a super-fast fiber-optic broadband connection.
"One of the first things [prospective tenants] ask is what kind of...Tags: Engineering, Barack Obama, Government, Contracts, Emergency Planning
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City bets millions on renewal of troubled Johnston Square neighborhood
The public housing unit Susan Batchelor shares with her teenage daughter on a blighted East Baltimore block has new kitchen cabinets, modern appliances and central air. After years on a waiting list, Batchelor is delighted with the renovated two-bedroom...Tags: Rentals, Minority Groups, African Americans, Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Contracts
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Living Smart: After the storm
http://www.angieslist.com/For those whose homes have been damaged by storms, it's important they take action quickly to begin the remediation process before secondary damage occurs. "If something needs (repairs) immediately, the best thing you can do is get a contractor out to...Tags: Insurance
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Hands-on help at Home Design and Remodeling Show
Design divas and weekend warriors can see what's hot and get expert advice at Fort Lauderdale's Home Design and Remodeling Show on Memorial Day weekend. The annual show, from Saturday through May 27 at the Broward County Convention Center, will...
Tags: Memorial Day, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Real Estate Buyers, HGTV (tv network), Event Planning
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Hiring subcontractors takes time, know-how
Carpenters used to handle almost every phase of home construction and renovation. That changed with the post-WWII building boom and housing mass production. Since then, building trades have become increasingly specialized. There may be a general...
Tags: House Building
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Tips for finding your contractor
After the hurricane, the real work begins — if there is damage to your property. Assess the damage and write a list to give to your insurance company. Before you hire a contractor: • Find out what your property insurance will cover. At...
Tags: House Building, Land Price
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Class-action lawsuit aimed at Walmart
Inland Valley Daily BulletinWalmart can be sued for being negligent in hiring contractors that employ workers at their distribution centers, according to a federal ruling this week. Workers had filed the class-action lawsuit, Carrillo v. Schneider, in November that alleges they...Tags: Labor Legislation, Work Rules Contract Issues, Judges, Employment, Trials
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