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Elliott R Plack June 6, 2013 at 02:52 am
What do folks think would do well in this location? Chipotle?
Gerri Leder June 2, 2013 at 02:39 pm
This did not ring true to me and suggest readers google the study. You will see that Utah is…Read More actually the overall winner, for fostering business growth and creating jobs. Article is correct that Maryland was tops in innovation, thanks to the innovative programs at MD universities, including UMBC and the Dingman Center/U-MD.
KimberlyKlacik June 7, 2013 at 11:19 am
Absolutely! I have recently incorporated my nonprofit, Potential Me, here in Baltimore. So far I…Read More have received so much support from our community. The beauty of Maryland is having DC right next door. Lets face it, DC isn't really feeling the economic backlash. For myself, jumping in and out of an affluent city helps my cause. Please check us out Potential-Me.com. I may be a lot younger than most nonprofit founders, but I am determined to take my organization to the top on a national level. Btw, great article
Bonnie Hauge April 26, 2013 at 06:59 pm
Not saying that Ms. Pinheiro is not qualified, but what work/volunteer/educational experience does…Read More she bring to this position? Just asking. (p.s. I like her beads)
JDStuts April 25, 2013 at 02:02 pm
Umm, what part of my name don't you get?
Maybe you've mistakenly spelled my last name backwards?
Laurie TMV April 28, 2013 at 05:19 pm
What on Earth is Towson going to do once it's sold off every square inch of space to developers, or…Read More converted every space to yet another noisy or densely populated area? The traffic is mind numbing. Back in 1987 (actually before) Baltimore Co. declared that no addition structures, adding to population density and traffic would be allowed. York Rd. and Burke Ave. had already been declared "a failing intersection". We have MORE density right at that location. I can't wait to get out if here, and hear this sentiment echoed by Towson Manor Village residents again and again. Councilman Marks has got be kidding when he continues to work to build on every square inch and seems it "family friendly". He lives in Perry Hall.
Craig Parker April 3, 2013 at 01:40 am
Just to clarify….
For 57 years my family owned and operated a successful, full service, food…Read More market specializing in prime beef, poultry, Smithfield hams and fresh seafood. Personalized service, prime beef cut to order, and a family atmosphere was the foundation of the grocery business that was established by my grandfather, Joseph S. Parker, in 1942.
In April of 1999, I made the decision to close Parker’s, Towson’s Complete Food Market, to spend more time with my family.
Subsequently, the building was leased to Ridgely & Ferrens. After 13 years of tenancy, the time had come to make a change and breathe new life into the property.
I have no doubt Big Sue’s Kitchen will be a welcome addition to Allegheny Avenue and the Towson business community. Fred and Sue Dixon have core business values that are similar to those my grandfather built his business on.
D Schmid April 1, 2013 at 10:32 pm
I read the fine print on the contract. Under Membership types:
Note: If you are an existing Bally…Read More member with a "local" Bally membership or "National" Bally membership, that membership will be honored to provide you with access to the acquired Bally club locations and the LA Fitness in your state of enrollment (for "local") or in all states (for "National). However, access does NOT include current or future clubs designated as "Signature" or "Athletic" clubs. Future club locations or brands may be excluded at the discretion of LA Fitness.
Wanna bet the new club with be either a Signature or Athletic club? If so, it doesn't matter what type of membership you have.
Paul Dungarey April 26, 2013 at 06:20 pm
"Are you ignorant or just plain stupid". Please back that statement up.
wilbur jones April 29, 2013 at 03:22 am
Mr Brooks wants some free publicity. Everyone keeps worrying about a night club in Towson but no one…Read More is saying anything about the BIG PROJECT right behind the Recher that will have a 16 screen movies and at least 6 new restaurants. The fact that CVP has had problems shows you that its not what the venue is. IT IS THE ALCOHOL.
Joe Galvagna May 18, 2013 at 06:35 pm
Just when we thought it could not get worse one of the Obama gang comes to MD the kiss of death.
kevin May 17, 2013 at 06:05 pm
Now I know your being fed your posts.You aren't that sm ,well let's say you usually just come out…Read More and fib .steve what date is on your Facts ? When did Virginia successfully win case against EPA ? Jauary 10th 2013 .The fact is they can't EPA that is levy a tax legally on any jurisdiction .If Challenged they'e lost . Your going to use semantics and say something your handlers tell you .Fact is many different fees we pay even the Flush tax cover water.Your handlers don't want the public to get together and sue so they keep throwing out diversions .
kevin May 17, 2013 at 06:19 pm
Wow great diversion sort of like :"what does it matter now " . People first KK devised…Read More formula for Baltimore county .Why is non -profit smaller ? Very simple what they are doing won't stand up in court.But are citizens going to join together and sue?Probably not, but say a church with a NATIONAL charity legal office ? You better believe the lawsuits were being drawn up .KK new this and backed off enough to make a difference.See it's hard for a national charity to sue if residents are paying much more .Steve will tell you this state does this and evrything else .But facts are we already cover those in other fees which have tripled .This is theft pure and simple it won't see the bay it is already budgeted to pay for general funds.The answer to stop this tax is throw out officials next time, but for now is there any lawyer who could tell us how to file a suit against EPA ,B.C. or state of Maryland for NOT protecting us and stopping tax? KK changed because he was totally afraid of national charities coming after him.That is closer to any fact your going to get from Steve and his band of alias that follow .
DAVID PATRO SR April 13, 2013 at 10:22 pm
zach compromise is for all partys to talk now we need to stop the sale . stop the sale SAY NO…Read More to the proposed sale of North Point
Government Center PARK!
Ashley Virginia April 10, 2013 at 04:10 pm
The RFP That was made open to the Public when this all began was foggy itself and also was very…Read More misleading. Brian Sheppard told us that thye will infor the bidder they choose of what they have to build when their bid is accepted, probably more lies from his end.
Ashley Virginia April 11, 2013 at 01:09 pm
The Open RFP Never mentions Lynch Cove at all. Unless the bidders already knew about it they…Read More wouldn't know it existed. And both bidders to my knowledge have issues with the Tower remaining where it is. Both own commercial properties, do we really need more empty shopping centers in dundalk?
Paul Dongarra April 3, 2013 at 01:01 pm
Buzz, yes you are correct, Smith did back the Councilperson during the election. Regarding,…Read More however, the Whalen Southwest pavilion PUD though, the developer's legal counsel are G. Scott Barhight of Whiteford, Taylor, and Preston (referred to in the Statement of Facts) and Deborah C Dopkins. The CZMP issue #1-008 (referred to in one of the referenced articles) was represented, I believe by Lawrence Schmidt of Gildea, Schmidt, and yes Smith. I was at the meeting when the council voted on all the CZMP issues and witnessed all the Tammany Hall style congratulatory backslapping among these people first hand. If anyone wants to see this first hand how a community is run over by our system attend the Kenwood Garden Community's Appeal of this PUD on APril the 23rd, 10 am, Hearing Room #2, second floor, suite 206, Jefferson BLDG. 105 W. Chesapeake AVE. Towson. You will be shocked by what you see.
Diane Iacia April 22, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Is this still correct ? **** Kenwood Garden Community's Appeal of this PUD on APril the 23rd, 10 am,…Read More Hearing Room #2, second floor, suite 206, Jefferson BLDG. 105 W. Chesapeake AVE. Towson. You will be shocked by what you see.
Christine May 17, 2013 at 08:15 pm
I'm sorry, but I could hardly read your comment. Did you forget all your punctuation? It does not…Read More support your point of view when you don't even use simple sentences. It makes you sound like you can't write correctly and therefore may not be that bright, regardless of whether you an Einstein or developmentally disabled.
tom carter March 31, 2013 at 11:12 pm
What will the price be when the price of gas goes up because of oil refineries have problems or…Read More environmental problems,like it does every year. Truckers have to pay for that tax as and trucks bring stuff to stores and the truckers will charge more to the stores and they will charge higher prices to their customers.Expect the immediate effect will be higher pricesfor pizza and taxis almost immediate with Fedex and UPS coming shortly after then storesto follow after
Evets March 31, 2013 at 11:58 pm
FYI:
Current Gas Taxes in Maryland and neighboring states: ( Includes the 18.4 cents per gallon…Read More (cpg) federal excise tax)
Maryland - 41.9 cpg
PA - 50.7 cpg
VA - 38.6 cpg
DE - 41.4 cpg
WV - 53.1 cpg
DC - 41.9 cpg
USA average - 48.4 cpg
from the American Petroleum Institute http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-gas-overview/industry-economics/~/media/Files/Statistics/Gasoline-Tax-Map.ashx
Evets April 1, 2013 at 12:15 am
FYI
State sales tax rates (unless otherwise stated, food and prescription drugs are exempt from…Read More sales tax.)
Maryland - 6%
PA - 6% (most clothing is exempt)
VA - 5% (food is taxed at 2.5%)
DE - None
WV - 6% (food is taxed at 1% currently, but that will end in July)
DC - 6%
from: http://www.money-zine.com/Financial-Planning/Tax-Shelter/State-Sales-Tax-Rates/
Ian Brett Cooper March 31, 2013 at 01:57 pm
A 20 cent tax on every gallon of gasoline, and it evokes this sort of reaction?
Diddums!
McGibblets March 31, 2013 at 02:09 pm
Everyone is different and everyone reacts to things differently. Maybe people are sick of being…Read More told what percentage of their income is going to be pirated by the govt. Maybe people want a govt that represents them rather than one that controls them.
Diddums that you dont care or respect others wishes... or that you find their concerns sarcastically sad.
wilbur jones March 23, 2013 at 09:06 am
Hey M. Sullivan lets see first its about normal dogs and then its garbage about a nightclub. Open…Read More your eyes because by next year you are going to have a 16 screen movies and at least 5 new restaurants all opening in Towson. The more comments I see from you the more I can see how closed minded you all. Oh I almost forgot, this comment is for normal people only.
M. Sullivan March 23, 2013 at 05:10 pm
Yea Wilbur, let's see what state Towson Commons 2 will be in five years from now. Change is not…Read More always good. Oh, also, I consider normal dogs to be the kind that are not known for tearing children to pieces. Normal enough for you?
KJF1 March 24, 2013 at 02:21 pm
I feel like the brothers have always been upstanding businessmen in this community. When there have…Read More been problems they have acted responsibly. It's a shame that this area which has struggled for decades can't support one of the few businesses that against odds has survived through the storm of crappy management of The Commons, restaurants that come and go, and boarded up storefronts. All the while, just up the road, leaving the Asian massage whorehouse with the bailbonds business in the same building. Stellar businesses for a family community for sure.
LiveWork Towson February 23, 2013 at 01:19 pm
I appreciate Marks' efforts on this matter. While the legislation is limitted in scope, it is meant…Read More to protect a local historic community without imposing rules that would make further development throughout Towson overly burdensome. Marks worked with community leaders and refined this bill based on feedback received. While it may not be perfect or ideal, it will address the current issues and prevent future similar problems in that particular area of town.
Mike Pierce February 24, 2013 at 06:22 pm
Thanks to David Marks for pushing this issue. Now if Code Enforcement actually enforces the law as…Read More written, rather than dreaming up every excuse they can for not enforcing it, as they have in other cases. I predict that, within a year, the Council will need to revise it to get enforcement as intended.
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