Showing posts with label Baltimore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baltimore. Show all posts

Friday, February 10, 2017

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has reservations about raising the minimum wage – by Luke Broadwater Feb. 8, 2017


Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has reservations about raising the minimum wage – by Luke Broadwater Feb. 8, 2017

Pugh says $15 minimum wage could force her Baltimore small business to close more often – by Luke Broadwater Feb. 8, 2017 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/politics/bs-md-ci-pugh-minimum-wage-20170208-story.html

Mayor Catherine Pugh on Wednesday expressed strong reservations about a bill mandating Baltimore businesses pay a $15 minimum wage by 2022.

Pugh, a small business owner, said the bill being considered by the City Council could cause her consignment shop to close an extra day per week.

"People can't afford to pay these kind of wages," Pugh said of the council's proposal. "What would I do as a small business? Close my store another day. Just can't afford it."

Pugh and her business partners, including Baltimore Comptroller Joan M. Pratt, own 2 Chic Boutique in Pigtown, a consignment shop that sells designer clothes.

She urged the City Council to fully consider the bill's ramifications on jobs in Baltimore. During her campaign, Pugh told a local union she would sign a $15 minimum wage bill. She did not say Wednesday that she would veto the bill, but urged caution.


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Saturday, May 10, 2014

A Celebration of Prettyboy Reservoir and Watershed Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prettyboy Dam.

A Celebration of Prettyboy Reservoir and Watershed Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prettyboy Dam.

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BALTIMORE, MD (April 30, 2014) – Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will be holding Prettyboy Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prettyboy Dam.

The event is to celebrate and educate attendees about Prettyboy Dam and Reservoir, one of Baltimore's three raw drinking-water reservoirs. The event will feature live musical entertainment by singer/guitarist Dave Huber, face painting and balloon animals for the kids, educational displays, a surprise competition, and food.

Attendees of all ages can take a tour inside the Dam which will be open to the public only for this special day. Learn about Baltimore's drinking water system, resource issues and conservation efforts. Rescued native wildlife from Scales and Tales will be on display and experts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be on hand to tell all about them. 

Last year 150 new trees were planted near the Dam. This year attendees can participate in applying protective wrappings on them. Local historian George Lang will also be on hand again with his historic archives.

“We are very happy to be able to showcase Prettyboy Reservoir and Dam, vital elements of our drinking-water system,” said Director Chow. “This is a tremendous opportunity to have fun while learning at a beautiful, outdoor location.”
Prettyboy Day is sponsored by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance and RK&K. Additional support is provided by Baltimore County. The dam is located at Prettyboy Dam Road, 21120.

Prettyboy Day celebrates National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10. The theme is “What do you know about H20?” and encourages all citizens to learn more about the critical role water plays in our lives and the quality of life we enjoy because of clean drinking water.

The event and parking are free. For more information about Prettyboy Day call 410-545-6541.



Related is last year’s article on Prettyboy Day: Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, April 26, 2013

Since the 1930s, warm weather and sunshine is a signal for many in Carroll and Baltimore counties to venture outdoors for biking, hiking fishing and boating trips in the Gunpowder River and Prettyboy watershed in the Hereford area. Spring has arrived just in time to help celebrate Prettyboy Reservoir Day this Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance, Carroll and Baltimore County have joined forces for the one-day event as a part Earth Day celebrations and Baltimore Green Week.


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Nature in the balance September 10, 2001


Also see: Success breeds another Prettyboy Day By Pat van den Beemt

Public invited to learn about the dam, health of watershed




Some communities have festivals in early May to sell plants and flowers for Mother's Day. Others celebrate the start of kids' baseball and softball seasons. Only North County would hold a festival for a dam.

The public is invited to attend Prettyboy Day at the dam on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

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"Last year's Prettyboy Day was quite a success. There were cars parked on either side of the dam as far as the eye could see," said Kurt Kocher, Baltimore City Department of Public Works public information supervisor. He estimates 1,000 people attended last year's festivities…

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The nonprofit Alliance, formed in 2003 to protect and restore the land and streams draining into the reservoir, will have several displays, said the group's president, Sharon Bailey.

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The event will be held rain or shine. Prettyboy dam is at 18100 Prettyboy Dam Road, Parkton.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Liberty Reservoir Construction 1950s Balt / Carroll County



Baltimore City - Liberty Reservoir Day July 27, 2013


After the successful the Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 - http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/manchester-lineboro/bal-prettyboy-reservoir-liquid-asset-20130426,0,1914903.story the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold the first Liberty Reservoir Day on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Dam, Liberty Dam Rd., 21104.





According to an article, “History Flows through Liberty Reservoir,” by local historian Mary Ann Ashcraft, “Baltimore Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro, Jr. dedicated Liberty Dam on September 21, 1954, and when water finally flowed over its top in February 1956, the 3,100 acre reservoir was full….”

Diana Scott gave a presentation on the history of Oakland and Liberty reservoir, for the Historical Society of Carroll County’s box lunch series in November 2004. Ms. Scott subsequently published a 157 page book, “The Forgotten Corner,” on the history of Oakland Mill, which was released on October 22, 2005.

Ms. Ashcraft says that those interested in purchasing a copy of The Forgotten Corner: A History of Oakland Mill can visit the Shop at Cockey's, 216 East Main Street in Westminster. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Or, shop on-line at theshopatcockey's.org. - http://www.theshopatcockeys.org/


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BALTIMORE, MD (July 1, 2013) – Public Works Director, Alfred H. Foxx, today announced that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold the first Liberty Reservoir Day on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Dam, Liberty Dam Rd., 21104. The event will celebrate and educate attendees about Liberty Dam and Reservoir, one of Baltimore's three raw drinking-water reservoirs. Live entertainment, face-painting, emergency vehicle displays and food trucks will be on site. Active and former military members with ID will receive discounts on food purchases. Attendees will also receive American flags to celebrate both our “liberty” and “Liberty”.

Attendees of all ages can visit the Dam’s observation deck which will be open only for this special day. Learn about Baltimore's drinking water system, resource issues and conservation efforts. Rescued native wildlife will be on display along with experts who will tell you all about them.

The event will also recognize the people and, yes, animals, who protect the reservoirs and reservoir visitors. Attendees will see demonstrations from the Chesapeake Search Dogs, three fire companies and local police officials.

“We are excited about highlighting Liberty Dam and Reservoir which are important parts of our regional drinking-water system,” says DPW Director Alfred H. Foxx. “This is a wonderful opportunity to learn while having fun.”

Participating organizations include: Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Gamber & Community Fire Company, Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company, Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Baltimore Environmental Police, Chesapeake Search Dogs, Scales and Tales, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, and the Carroll County Department of Land Use, Planning and Development.

The event and parking are free.

For more information about Liberty Reservoir Day call 410-545-6541.



Water, reservoir, dam, fishing, Baltimore, Carroll County, history, public works, Kurt Kocher,


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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Baltimore City - Liberty Reservoir Day July 27, 2013: A Celebration Of Our Reservoir, Watershed And The People Who Protect Them


BALTIMORE, MD (July 1, 2013) – Public Works Director, Alfred H. Foxx, today announced that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold the first Liberty Reservoir Day on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Dam, Liberty Dam Rd., 21104. The event will celebrate and educate attendees about Liberty Dam and Reservoir, one of Baltimore's three raw drinking-water reservoirs. Live entertainment, face-painting, emergency vehicle displays and food trucks will be on site. Active and former military members with ID will receive discounts on food purchases. Attendees will also receive American flags to celebrate both our “liberty” and “Liberty”.

Attendees of all ages can visit the Dam’s observation deck which will be open only for this special day. Learn about Baltimore's drinking water system, resource issues and conservation efforts. Rescued native wildlife will be on display along with experts who will tell you all about them.

The event will also recognize the people and, yes, animals, who protect the reservoirs and reservoir visitors. Attendees will see demonstrations from the Chesapeake Search Dogs, three fire companies and local police officials.

“We are excited about highlighting Liberty Dam and Reservoir which are important parts of our regional drinking-water system,” says DPW Director Alfred H. Foxx. “This is a wonderful opportunity to learn while having fun.”

Participating organizations include: Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Gamber & Community Fire Company, Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company, Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Baltimore Environmental Police, Chesapeake Search Dogs, Scales and Tales, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, and the Carroll County Department of Land Use, Planning and Development.

The event and parking are free.

For more information about Liberty Reservoir Day call 410-545-6541.



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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

After an afternoon at Baltimore Zoo with the American Red Cross it's time to eat


The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Nation's Third Oldest Zoo. http://www.marylandzoo.org/ 

Animals, Baltimore, Baltimore Zoo, Non-profits Red Cross
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The Maryland Zoo at Baltimore - Nation's Third Oldest Zoo. http://www.marylandzoo.org/


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Friday, April 26, 2013

Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset

Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Voice of Baltimore - By Anthony C. Hayes: 'COLD WAR' -- Church near City Hall has no heat, parishioners left in the cold

'COLD WAR' -- Church near City Hall has no heat, parishioners left in the cold
November 1st, 2011


Zion Church of Balto., which holds services in German and English, is located at 400 East Lexington Street. The church had no heat on Sunday.


FIRE DEPT. HDQ. ALSO AFFECTED

Entry fee demanded from steam supplier

By Anthony C. Hayes

Services at Zion Church of Baltimore are generally filled with a warm, welcoming air, one befitting the congenial German congregation adjacent to City Hall, on East Lexington Street between Holliday and Gay Streets.

Parishioners attending this past Sunday were certainly greeted warmly, but there was a noticeable chill in the air:  The steam service which the church depends on to heat the 19th Century building was cut off, the casualty of a dispute between supplier Veolia Energy and JBL Real Estate, the owner of an adjacent property which houses Sonar nightclub.  ............

READ THE REST OF TONY HAYES' EXCLUSIVE STORY FOR VOICE OF BALTIMORE AThttp://voiceofbaltimore.org/archives/941



Voice of Baltimore - By Anthony C. Hayes: 'COLD WAR' -- Church near City Hall has no heat, parishioners left in the cold
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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Red Maryland - Richard E. Vatz: The Jessamy-Bernstein Debate: Substance to Bernstein; Style to Bernstein; Penalty Points Against Jessamy

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010

The Jessamy-Bernstein Debate: Substance to Bernstein; Style to Bernstein; Penalty Points Against Jessamy – Likely Primary Election Winner: Jessamy


The August 12 debate between Patricia Jessamy and Gregg Bernstein on WYPR’s “Midday with Dan Rodricks” tells us a lot about political debates, and it also tells us a lot about the principals and their principles in the current race for City State’s Attorney in the Democratic primary.

When candidates have an unfriendly debate filled with unpleasant, personal attacks, the debate tends to be reported as generally nasty, with the implication being that “there is no love lost between these two,” or, in this case, described as their “frequently trading barbs,” in an otherwise excellent analysis in
The Baltimore Sun.

The fact is that sometimes there is a major difference in the candidates in this regard. Yesterday’s ugly debate was one-sidedly nasty, even though both candidates were disdainful of the other...
http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2010/08/jessamy-bernstein-debate-substance-to.html

Red Maryland - Richard E. Vatz: The Jessamy-Bernstein Debate: Substance to Bernstein; Style to Bernstein; Penalty Points Against Jessamy – – Likely Primary Election Winner: Jessamy

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