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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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Wrestling: Catonsville resident shoots for MIAA title
With the Loyola Blakefield wrestling team's regular season over, David Mohler can concentrate on an individual accomplishment that has eluded him during an otherwise stellar three-year varsity career.
That's why the Catonsville resident will focus on the...Tags: Wrestling
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Gray skies slow 'green' initiative at Catonsville Elementary
Bundled in a jacket on a chilly Wednesday morning, Claire Doll stood for 20 minutes near the back parking lot of Catonsville Elementary School diligently tallying the number of cars that dropped off students.
By the time she left her post to go into...Tags: Arts, Science, Sculpture, Students, Schools
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Margaret M. Ekin, homemaker
Margaret Miller Ekin, a homemaker and bookkeeper who had lived in Catonsville, died Feb. 2 of heart failure at Austell Presbyterian Village in Austell, Ga. She was 98. The daughter of farmers, Anna Margaret Miller, who did not use her first name, was...Tags: Ellicott City, Heart Failure, Naperville
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Pages from the Past: Firefighters' arrival alarms homeowner
An article in the Feb. 10, 1912, edition of The Argus reported on the surprised reaction of both firefighters and homeowner after a false alarm. The Catonsville Fire Department responded to an alarm of fire shortly after 7 o'clock Wednesday night at...Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Theft, Awards and Prizes, Halethorpe, Bars and Clubs
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Catonsville nonprofit helps woman reduce her debt
In 2009, Marlena Clay-Boone had $68,000 in debt and seemingly nowhere to turn.
Then 57 years old, Clay-Boone had just gone through a divorce and had to use her credit cards to pay for several home repairs that came one after the other.
Clay-Boone...Tags: Unemployment, Debt Market, Finance, Verizon Communications, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Tuesday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 52 degrees. It is expected to be mostly cloudy tonight, with a low temperature around 34 degrees. The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of snow Wednesday, mainly in the...Tags: Trials, Sex Crimes, Juvenile Delinquency, Shootings, University of Virginia
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Baltimore National Pike shopping centers attractive ground for businesses
Going out of business sales are a sign of harsh economic times, but representatives of two shopping centers along Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville said for every business that closes, a line has already formed to take that space. By the end of...Tags: Ellicott City, Baltimore County, Business, Chinese Restaurants, Starbucks Corp.
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Opponents speak against Balto. Co. transgender bill
Opponents of a proposal to protect transgender people from discrimination in Baltimore County urged the County Council on Monday to defeat the measure, saying they fear the bill could have unintended consequences. At a council meeting, about 15 people...Tags: Discrimination, Perry Hall, Cathy Bevins, Tom Quirk, Gays and Lesbians
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From cupcakes to cocktails, everyone is crushing on red velvet
Jackie of Baltimore wants the recipe for a red velvet cake: "Two years ago at Christmas, I had the chance to taste this cake but I can't find a recipe anywhere." — Baltimore Sun recipe finder, 1990 Hang in there, Jackie. If you managed to wait...Tags: Family, Pancakes, Ice Cream, Wedding Cake, Cream Cheese
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Letter: Challenge is using recycled items, not collecting them
Challenge is using recycled items, not collecting them What is lost in the praises of "single-stream" is that collection is not necessarily recycling ("Single-stream recycling shows growth," Catonsville-Arbutus Times, Feb. 1). Recycling takes place when...Tags: Global Warming, YouTube
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Off-duty detective catches two men testing locked doors on vehicles in Catonsville
The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872....Tags: Percocet (drug), Theft, Prosecution
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Scrabble helps students sharpen their skills
Neal Kewalramani admitted he felt a little nervous about taking part in Saturday's Baltimore Scrabble Tournament at theUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County.
But words didn't fail the eighth-grader at Arbutus Middle School.
The Catonsville resident...Tags: Towson, Facebook, Teaching and Learning, Students, Hasbro Inc.
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