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Monarch Mills to provide affordable housing for Howard residents
By Zemen A. Habtemariam - Gertrude Martin, an eight-year resident of a former Laurel-based community, is looking forward to her new apartment.

"It's going to be a wonderful place to live," Martin said.

Her new residence is expected to have a gym, pool, walking path and other activities ideal for an active person such as herself who likes to stay physically healthy. Not only that, the complex is intended to be 'environmentally-healthy' as well.

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Baltimore County streetscapes breathe new life into older communities By Sara Michael - It’s a wonder what hanging flower baskets can do for a community. In Towson, new flower baskets and new benches — part of the area’s streetscape improvements — have helped give the area a sense of place, and shown residents and businesses that the county cares about and is reinvesting in the community, said Nancy Hafford, executive director of the Towson Chamber of Commerce.

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Williamsburg Homes is 'built' for success By Jon Gallo - Chip Lundy wants to make it perfectly clear. “Williamsburg Homes is not what you would call a company,” the chairman said as he leans forward in his chair. “It's a family business. I don't have business associates here – I see them more as family members. We look out for each other here and that's a big reason we've been successful.”

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Mergers offer hospitals increased capital, access to providers By Ron Snyder – Montgomery General Hospital stood strong for 88 years as an independent medical facility serving the needs of those in the Washington, D.C. suburbs. However, as health care costs soared, the population grew and regulations became more and more complex, those associated with the 149-bed acute care hospital knew something had to change if Montgomery General was going to provide the best quality care possible to its patients.

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National Aquarium launches Conservation Center

Sept. 2, 2010 – The National Aquarium was joined today by honored guests, esteemed partners, elected officials and supporters from the community to officially unveil the National Aquarium Conservation Center and kick off its celebration of the Baltimore venue’s 30th anniversary year.

In 2009 the National Aquarium board approved the formation of the National Aquarium Conservation Center and appointed Dr. Erik Rifkin as its interim executive director. The National Aquarium Conservation Center is the next stage in the National Aquarium’s growth from a successful attraction with conservation as its primary message, to a nationally-recognized and respected conservation Institute that measures success in how it impacts people and the environment. Read more... Link

The state’s other ‘Harbor’ continues to lure tourist to Prince George's County

By Zemen Habtemariam and Catherine Irwin - On a nice day, people can be found at the National Harbor taking photos of a major statue depicting a man submerged in the sand with a panicked expression.
The statue, known as “The Awakening,” relocated to the Harbor from its former home at Hains Point and sits along the shore facing away from the Potomac River.

The Harbor, which is located in Oxon Hill, has undergone developments to become a growing attraction in Prince George’s County for tourism, business and other forms of commerce. It appears to be doing for Prince George’s what the Inner Harbor did for Baltimore when it first opened 30 years ago.

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Minnick wants to keep fighting for small business, veterans

By Megan Poinski, MarylandReporter.com - Del. Joseph “Sonny” Minnick spent 16 years waiting on the sidelines before entering state politics. His brother Daniel served four terms in the House of Delegates, and Sonny Minnick always helped with his campaign. He was intrigued with the inner workings of the House.

Harrington, Ramirez contest experience, leadership style in District 47 Senate race

By Megan Poinski, MarylandReporter.com Both Sen. David Harrington and Del. Victor Ramirez feel that the next senator representing the 47th District should be someone who fights for the issues constituents of the Prince George’s County district hold dear. The two Democrats, however, feel very differently about who is the best person to...

Running in place for 2012: Cardin fundraising slows after costly 2006

By Stephen Tung, Capital News Service - Of the 11 U.S. senators elected to a first term in 2006, nine had more money in the bank for possible 2012 re-election bids than Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin.

Only Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, with $141,661 on hand, had less than Cardin, who reported having $379,594 in the bank as of June 30, the most recent reporting deadline for...

King, Ali aggressively campaign for District 39 seat

By Megan Poinski, MarylandReporter.com - (Fifth in a series of seven articles) In 2006, two-term Del. Nancy King and newcomer Saqib Ali were on the Democratic Party’s ticket for the three seats in the House of Delegates for Montgomery County District 39. Four years later, the two Democrats are meeting again at the polls, but this time...

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Charlie Wolf II Honored by IPPA

August 31, 2010 — Members of the Independent Payroll Providers Association (IPPA) recently honored Charles J. Wolf II, president and chief executive officer of Payroll Network. Wolf served as 2009-2010 president of IPPA, the leading nationwide trade association made up of privately held companies. Previously, Wolf served as president and CEO of Wolf Computer Systems , Inc., as executive vice president...

Nancy LaJoice receives special recognition at a BWCC Board of Directors meeting

August 30, 2010 — Nancy LaJoice, Membership Director at the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber (BWCC), recently received special recognition at a BWCC Board of Directors meeting for her ten years of enthusiastic service at the BWCC. LaJoice joined the BWCC in August, 2000. Over the past 10 years she has welcomed hundreds of new businesses to the BWCC, provided referral and marketing assistance...

Ellen Moore named CEO of Carton Donofrio Partners

August 30, 2010 — Carton Donofrio Partners, an integrated advertising agency in Baltimore, has named Ellen Moore as its chief executive officer. Moore most recently held the position of chief operating officer. Moore joined Carton Donofrio Partners in 2000 after working with the agency as its client at WL Gore & Associates, the makers of GORE-TEX® fabric. Prior to being named chief operating...

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National Aquarium launches Conservation Center

Sept. 2, 2010 – The National Aquarium was joined today by honored guests, esteemed partners, elected officials and supporters from the community to officially unveil the National Aquarium Conservation Center and kick off its celebration of the Baltimore venue’s 30th anniversary year.

In 2009 the National Aquarium board approved the formation of the National Aquarium Conservation Center and appointed Dr. Erik Rifkin as its interim executive director. The National Aquarium Conservation...

DOT Celebrates Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Recovery Act Projects

Sept. 2, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlighted $15 million in safety upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of aircraft at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business launches center of leadership, innovation and change

Sept. 1, 2010 - The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business will launch a new Center for Leadership, Innovation and Change (CLIC) on Oct. 1 with a daylong event in Washington, D.C. Lockheed Martin Chairman and CEO Bob Stevens will keynote the event.