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Walls inspire BSO Show House artist

2012-04-26 10:37:00

Artist and muralist Pat O'Brien confronts a bare room as she would an engineering project. She takes measurements, makes scale drawings, and plans precisely the colors, fabrics and furnishings she will employ. It all makes perfect sense for the former...

North Baltimore city crime log: Pedestrian robbed of wallet, cell phone

2012-05-01 11:54:00

West Belvedere Avenue 2500 block, between 9 and 9:30 a.m. April 26. Wallet with ID and cash stolen from Blue Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Man left wallet in sweatshirt pocket in his room while he went to bathroom and returned to find wallet...

Letter: Helping out Mike Hipchen

2012-05-01 15:51:00

Editor: THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the fundraiser for "Friends of Mike Hipchen," held April 21 at the Forest Hill Lanes, a HUGE success!�The event was held to raise awareness of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease); Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a...

Beach House: Baltimore's biggest band turns its back on fame

2012-05-02 08:39:00

When Beach House, the Baltimore dream-pop duo of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally, released 2010's "Teen Dream," the band was immediately thrust into the forefront of the indie-music world. Pitchfork named it the fifth best album of the year; Rolling...

Kentucky Derby impressions: Last time on the track before the draw

2012-05-02 10:10:00

Crowds are beginning to swell here at Churchill Downs. "They let everybody in here," said Hamilton Smith, the long-time Laurel Park fixture who has a horse in the Kentucky Derby for the first time. "Just look at 'em." Indeed, there was a Blood Mary or...

Anne Arundel County volunteer briefs

2012-04-27 00:00:00

Department of Health Volunteers are needed to play different roles in a "Point of Distribution" emergency exercise being held 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. To volunteer and for more information, call Karen...

Chat up co-workers and strangers to get leads on a photographer

2012-04-05 08:54:00

After the first few weeks of engaged euphoria mellow out, and you stop staring at your ring instead of the road while driving, it's time to focus on the task at hand. There are a zillion and one details to iron out, and as a first-time bride, you probably...

Battle brews in Towson over boundaries of business district

2012-04-09 14:42:00

When Towson American Legion Post 22 commander Jim Rebbert looks at a planner's drawing envisioning a future for the patch of land where the post now stands, he gets the jitters. The drawings show businesses and apartments along pleasant, tree-lined...

Engaged: Lauren Gormley & Michael Koehler

2012-04-19 07:57:00

Lauren Gormley and Michael Koehler hit it off immediately on their match.com date. In fact, he couldn't wait to get married. Wedding date: November 17, 2012 Her story: Lauren Gormley, 29, grew up on the Eastern Shore, outside Ocean City, in the small...

Transgender bill stirs fear, controversy in Baltimore County

2012-02-19 16:51:00

Jenna Fischetti picks a seat at a Baltimore County Starbucks where she can see who's coming and going. As a transgender woman, the 47-year-old is always on guard. "My head's on the swivel," said Fischetti, a freckled brunette. When she slips into a...

Bugs in Starbucks' food coloring? Protestor finds that hard to swallow

2012-03-28 06:48:00

Update:� Starbucks has responded. Linda Mills, a spokeswoman from Starbucks, says: “Starbucks has a goal to minimize artificial ingredients in our products. And the strawberry base that we use� does have a cochineal extract, a common dye used in the...

Mayor backs casino bill as debate moves to House of Delegates

2012-03-30 19:02:34

A measure that would pave the way for a casino in Prince George's County picked up support Friday from Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, even as some city lawmakers raised concerns that it would take money away from the gambling venue planned near...

An appeals court in New York rules that Starbucks can limit baristas to wearing just one union pin during organizing efforts.

2012-05-10 10:01:00

Michael Rynearson, from left, Chris Bernaby and Brian Wozniak, with MO Graphics, apply a plastic protective layer to the front of Starbucks on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The company will apply the protective layer to 22 downtown Starbucks in preparation for NATO protesters.

2012-05-10 00:00:00

The Starbucks at Mizner Park is buzzing with activity.

2012-04-30 09:44:00