On June 1 the Baltimore City Council will consider a resolution to help curb the consumption of sugar among local children and teenagers, following a rise in obesity and adult onset diabetes in the city. And this week, Cara Shipley, a registered dietitian and Research Program Coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Global Obesity Prevention Center, […]
Month: May 2015
Baltimore Rising: Series of Large Apartment Building Projects in Store for Downtown
More contemporary apartment buildings are in the works for Baltimore. Plans for two projects were presented last week Thursday to the city’s design review panel. The Time Group is moving full steam ahead on constructing a 153-unit modern apartment building located on a parking lot at 500 Park Avenue, right next to the Hoschild Kohn […]
Maryland Parents of Obese Children in Denial, New Study Finds
As the U.S. suffers from an often discussed obesity epidemic, parents are perceiving their children’s weight as “about right,” even when there is clear evidence to the contrary, according to a new study published in the medical journal Childhood Obesity. Researchers from the New York University Langone Medical Center analyzed data from the National Health and […]
Prominent Maryland Investor Purchases $15 Million-Worth of Damaged Properties in Baltimore
For many investors, managing their finances often comes down to a number of established rules: for example, look for stocks with higher gross profit ratios (GPR) for more timely and lucrative returns, decrease risk as you age, etc. However, in some cases, even the most prodigious investors will choose to make an investment based […]
After the Riots, Baltimore’s Businesses Could Be at Risk
In the wake of the riots and protests that captured national attention, the city of Baltimore has a significant amount of work in its future. While the total cost of the damage has yet to be released, city and state officials have reported nearly 150 vehicle fires, over 60 structural blazes and a number of […]
Home Improvement Scams Hitting Maryland
Although there are virtually no home improvements that provide a 100% return on investment, there are some that yield a pretty good ROI. According to HouseLogic, replacing a front door can provide an ROI of 98%, a minor kitchen remodel offers an ROI of 81.8%, and a bathroom remodel often nets an ROI of 77.1%. […]
Baltimore Paid $6 Million in Court Settlements Involving Police Since 2011
Since 2011, the city of Baltimore has paid more than $6 million in settlements for cases involving personal injury and police brutality. The Baltimore Sun reports that the lawsuits against the city have continued to draw criticism of the Baltimore Police Department’s tactics, which many feel are out of control. The department is accused of […]
Caroline County Receives Third Grant Installment to Improve Area Health Care
Caroline County is known throughout the state of Maryland for a number of attributes, including its proximity to the Mason-Dixon line, its national parks and its abundant strawberry harvest. However, this region is also noteworthy for a darker reason: Caroline County is the only county in the state without an emergency room facility. As a […]
Salisbury Child Care Worker Accused of Assaulting a Child
A Fruitland, MD woman is facing assault charges after allegedly harming a three-year-old boy at Emmanuel Child Development Center in Salisbury. However, the woman denies intentionally harming the child. The incident occurred only days before Maryland lawmakers rejected bills that would have expanded employee access to sick leave and other family-friendly changes, demonstrating the importance […]
Elkton Market Closed Indefinitely After Fire Causes $150,000 in Damage
A recent fire forced an Elkton-area eatery and grocery store to close indefinitely, after causing approximately $150,000 in damage. According to the Cecil Whig, a passerby called 911 at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, April 17 after noticing smoke rising from Molly’s Market, located on Old Chestnut Road southwest of Elkton. About 40 firefighters from the […]