Md. tax payments to localities plunge

The Baltimore Sun - Sat Nov 28

State income tax payments to local governments fell sharply in November, with Baltimore and Montgomery counties and some jurisdictions on the Eastern Shore recording drastic declines, according to a new report from the Maryland comptroller's office.

Christine S. Walker, Anne Arundel teacher

The Baltimore Sun - Sat Nov 28

Christine S. Walker, a retired Anne Arundel County elementary school teacher whose career spanned more than four decades, died Nov.

Unlikely crusaders focus on pollution

Maryland Gazette - Sat Nov 28

Don Dwyer and Tom Redmond say they're on a crusade to fight for the little guy. First, the Republican duo formed Protecting the Rights of Property Owners - PROPO - last year in response to county residents' allegations of overzealous zoning enforcement.

Sixteen apply for Anne Arundel judge's post

Daily Times - Fri Nov 27

The Judicial Nominating Commission for Anne Arundel County will conduct an interviewing marathon session to talk with 16 applicants for a judgeship.

Best Buy Relocating to Glen Burnie

WMAR - Fri Nov 27

According to the Baltimore Business Journal, Best Buy is moving into the Chesapeake Square shopping center in Glen Burnie.

Police Beat for November 27

HometownAnnapolis - Fri Nov 27

Someone recently stole an engine off a sailboat at an Annapolis yacht yard off Edgewood Road, police said.

Homeless giving thanks to those who have helped them

The Maryland Gazette - Thu Nov 26

Those who come to the Emmaus Center call it their home away from homelessness. Since the shelter opened off Crain Highway in Glen Burnie last year, roughly 30 homeless people a day stop in to grab a hot meal and escape the elements.

Recession clouds holiday outlook for area charities

HometownAnnapolis - Wed Nov 25

In Annapolis, Salvation Army Capt. Richard New calls it a double whammy: The recession has created much more need, yet made it harder for people to give.

Galesville group renovating historic Rosenwald School

HometownAnnapolis - Wed Nov 25

In the late 1800s, the then-president of Sears, Roebuck and Co. decided to use his vast wealth to help the less fortunate.

#7 - Police Beat for November 25

Hometown Annapolis - Wed Nov 25

Three people were charged Monday with stealing hundreds of dollars worth of tools from Annapolis area Home Depot stores, county police said.