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Established in the early 1900s, the east Baltimore County neighborhood's first residents were mostly former city folk who wanted a little fresh air and some peace and quiet -- for a reasonable price, of course. Glenn L. Martin shook things up when he came to town in 1928. During the World War II era, his aircraft manufacturing company brought thousands of well-paying jobs to Essex and Middle River. To the west, Bethlehem Steel and its affiliates also provided employment opportunities. More recently, the Essex-Middle River area has been the site for many development projects, designed to revitalize Baltimore County's east side. Run-down, often crime-ridden apartment complexes have been torn...
Established in the early 1900s, the east Baltimore County neighborhood's first residents were mostly former city folk who wanted a little fresh air and some peace and quiet -- for a reasonable price, of course. Glenn L. Martin shook things up when he came to town in 1928. During the World War II era, his aircraft manufacturing company brought thousands of well-paying jobs to Essex and Middle River. To the west, Bethlehem Steel and its affiliates also provided employment opportunities. More recently, the Essex-Middle River area has been the site for many development projects, designed to revitalize Baltimore County's east side. Run-down, often crime-ridden apartment complexes have been torn down. The former Villages of Tall Trees site is now a park, which includes a baseball diamond and a playground. WaterView, a housing development of about 200 single-family homes along Eastern Boulevard, replaced the Riverdale apartment community. A shopping center by the same name was also built on Eastern Boulevard. WaterView Town Center is home to several local businesses and restaurants. Another big part of eastern Baltimore County's revitalization was the extension of Route 43, which opened to the public in October 2006 and connects White Marsh to Eastern Boulevard. County officials hope the extension will attract local businesses and bring more jobs to the area.
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Kamenetz unveils economic plan to build on county's 'core assets'
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Feb. 14 a "strategic operations plan" for the county's Department of Economic Development, one that he said is focused on expanding the county's employment base, adding job-generating employers and...Tags: Energy Saving, Baltimore County, White Marsh, Towson Commons, Business
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Civil rights violations alleged in Baltimore County noose incident
An Essex man has been indicted on civil rights charges stemming from an April 2010 incident in which a dead raccoon was found hanging from a noose on a Middle River family's front porch. According to the indictment, which comes nearly two years after the...Tags: Lawyers, Racism, Civil Rights, Police Investigations, Justice System
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Top singles February: Meet Emily and Justin
Emily Kleeman
28, Cancer
Lives: Downtown
HOMETOWN: Timonium
Education: Undergrad: Colorado State. Grad school: University of Maryland School of Social Work.
OCCUPATION: Social worker
INTERESTS: Dancing, skiing, swimming and traveling
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New precinct commander on beat in Towson
As a 28-year veteran of the county police force who has spent the past six years in a command position, Capt. Jonathan Trentzsch is confident in his abilities to take over as commander of the Towson Precinct from Al Jones, who was promoted from captain to...Tags: Colleges and Universities, David Marks, Towson, Todd Huff, Colleges and Universities
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Maryland entertainer charged in Florida sex case wants to withdraw plea
Back in May, we reported on a 47-year-old attorney and magician who ran an entertainment company in Baltimore County, was charged with flying to Florida to have sex with a 14-year-old boy.
The Essex man, Howard Scott Kalin, ran Funhouse Entertainment...Tags: Baltimore County
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Joppa man gets 10 years in child sex solicitation case
Larry W. Warner Jr., of Joppa, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in a federal prison, followed by supervised release for life, for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. In Baltimore Federal District Court, Judge Benson E. Legg also ordered that...Tags: Baltimore County, Abusive Behavior, Online Advertising, Rod J. Rosenstein, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Traffic: Accident on Route 32 westbound at I-95
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, traffic was slow on Route 32 westbound at I-95 in Howard County, due to an accident.
An accident was slowing traffic at Campbell Boulevard at Philadelphia Road in Baltimore County.
The Maryland Transit Administration is...Tags: Jessup (Anne Arundel, Maryland), Baltimore County, Howard County, Traffic, Timonium
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Tuesday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for early fog and then sunny skies with a high temperature around 50 degrees. It is expected to be mostly clear with a low temperature around 36 degrees tonight.
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Mother, daughter killed in Essex fire: A...Tags: Baltimore County, Howard County, Abusive Behavior, Martin O'Malley, Child Abuse
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No smoke alarms in Essex fire that killed mother, daughter
Baltimore County police have identified the victims of a fatal fire Monday in Essex as a mother and daughter. Carolyn Lee Himmelheber, 63, and Stacy Lynn Himmelheber, 40, both lived at the rowhouse in the 900 block of Arncliffe Road in the Middlesex...Tags: Baltimore County, Hospitals and Clinics, Fires, Fires, Hospitals and Clinics
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Mother, daughter killed in Essex fire
A 63-year-old woman and a 41-year-old woman believed to be her daughter died Monday night in a fire in an Essex rowhouse, Baltimore County firefighters said. The Fire Department has not identified the victims. Neighbors said two women, Carolyn...Tags: Baltimore County, Hospitals and Clinics, Fires, Fires, Hospitals and Clinics
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature around 43 degrees. It is expected to be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 35 degrees tonight.
TRAFFIC
Here are today's morning traffic issues.
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State lawmakers hope to ride anti-incumbent wave to Congress
Nearly a half-dozen Maryland state lawmakers are hoping to exploit the nation's anti-incumbent mood with campaigns for Congress that focus heavily on Washington's dysfunction. Two Republican state senators, David Brinkley of Frederick County and Nancy...Tags: David Brinkley, Baltimore County, Frederick County (Maryland), U.S. Senate, Parties and Movements
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