Lobbying

Baltimore mayor officiates at lobbyist wedding in Vegas

2013-05-25 19:34:00

One thing that happened in Vegas last week certainly won't stay in Vegas: The lobbyists Lisa Harris Jones and Sean Malone were married there before about 100 well-wishers, who included some of Maryland's top government officials — including the...

Batts apologizes for late police response in Roland Park

2013-05-23 10:31:00

Tom Hoen's babysitter surprised two burglars as they stuffed small electronics, jewelry and cash into his son's backpack Tuesday morning. She said one told her, "The contractors are upstairs." The men, one with dreadlocks and the other wearing doctor'...

BDC approves sale of Jonestown warehouse for apartment development

2013-05-23 07:21:00

The Baltimore Development Corp.'s board on Thursday morning approved the sale of a warehouse site in the neighborhood just north of Little Italy and east of downtown so that a $45 million apartment complex can be built. The property, at 1107 E....

Interim principal of Roland Park public school wins job permanently

2013-05-22 06:17:00

As the Roland Park Elementary/Middle School year ends and students rise to the next level, interim principal Nicholas D’Ambrosio can count himself as a graduate, too. D’Ambrosio, whose temporary title this past year was managing assistant...

Cool down hot schools, Baltimore County board told

2013-05-23 09:25:00

Parents and students from Carney Elementary and Westowne Elementary in Catonsville lobbied the Baltimore County Board of Education for air conditioning Thursday night at hearing on the FY 2015 capital budget.� "We students find it hard to learn well...

Bel Air commissioners pass new budget, honor poster contest winners

2013-05-21 12:37:14

The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners voted Monday to adopt a $15,075,295 budget for the 2014 fiscal year and also agreed to borrow more than $750,000 for parking garage improvements and studies of the town's sewer system. Monday night's town meeting...

State school board adopts concussion regulations

2013-05-21 16:07:42

The Maryland state school board adopted regulations Tuesday that require more concussion training for those responsible for student-athletes and beef up protocols for addressing head injuries. In addition, the board will convene an advisory board to...

Columbia Digest

2013-05-22 14:50:28

Art exhibits •"Parked Outside the Door," a photography exhibit by John Petro, will be on view through Saturday, June 1, in the Bill White Room and Lobby Gallery at Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. Gallery hours are 9 a....

Same ol' Flacco but a different Ravens' team prepares for 2013

2013-05-22 15:40:00

Joe Flacco is no longer barraged with questions about former offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, finding consistency or even his capability to win the big game. Now the owner of one of the richest contracts in the history of the sport and two weeks away...

Of course global warming is a threat to human health

2013-05-15 06:00:00

While I applaud Tim Wheeler for shining a light on the risks of climate change in his recent article "Rising temperatures increase health risks" (May 10), I'm saddened by these three esteemed universities investing time and effort into researching what...

Vounteers pour into Wine in the Woods this weekend

2013-05-16 08:27:00

Inge Crist plans to volunteer at Wine in the Woods this weekend, just as she has most years since the popular Columbia festival began 21 years ago. The Germany native and 54-year resident of Ellicott City, who "picked grapes as a child and grew up...

$1 billion for new city schools: From non-starter to law

2013-05-16 18:26:00

Baltimore schools chief Andr�s Alonso went to Annapolis last year seeking approval for a bold $2 billion plan to replace many of the city system's crumbling buildings. The idea didn't even make it out of committee. Prospects still looked bleak in...

Chicago Public Schools security guards keep the side door blocked as dozens of protesters rally in the lobby of the Chicago Public Schools offices against closing city schools.

2013-05-22 00:00:00

A handout photo of the lobby at GrubHub.

2013-05-20 09:06:00

At the Residences at W Hollywood, the lobby is called the Living Room. It features concierges at the ready to fulfill most any request, round the clock; and around the corner is a screening room.

2013-05-17 18:12:33