UMBC Student Comments on Illegal Immigration

by Betsy Merena on March 26, 2010

Kristen Shields, a freshman at UMBC, shares her testimony on how illegal immigration effects her generation:
Every senior in high school who aspires to attend college knows the high demands that exist when embarking on this journey. One of the most daunting hurdles in life is applying to colleges, making those challenging life decisions, and ultimately [...]

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Women for Whisler Takes On CCBC

by hillary on March 19, 2010

Written by and from the perspective of Hillary Pennington:
Last weekend, the Whisler Team set up shop at the Women’s Expo at CCBC, and boy did we have a presence.  From the pink sign to the pink shirts, I’m pretty sure the only thing that wasn’t pink was Steve himself.  We created a living room like [...]

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Thank You Laura Foerster

by hillary on March 2, 2010

What a gracious hostess!  Laura Foerster, a teacher residing in the Huntsmoor North neighborhood of Arbutus, opened her home to her family, friends and neighbors last Thursday night.  She invited them to meet and mingle with Steve, to get to know more about him and what he stands for.
Amidst an amazing spread of food and [...]

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If you’re ever been to the Rosedale branch library then you know what we’re talking about.  The first Storyville was built as a separate addition to the library and is specifically designed for children under the age of 5.   The original Storyville draws in thousands of young and pre-readers from all over the county, so [...]

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Scholarships Available to High School Students

by hillary on February 19, 2010

Scholarship season is just around the corner, and I wanted to make you aware of the many great scholarship opportunities available here at the Baltimore Community Foundation for graduating high school seniors in your communities.
The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) offers 12 different scholarship programs, all through one application form (attached to this email). Last year, [...]

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Would Like Some Cheese With That Wine?

by hillary on February 17, 2010

Seriously, cause we have both.  Come and enjoy some fine wine an exquisite array of cheeses at our upcoming reception on March 14th at Matthew’s 1600 in Catonsville.
Of course you know this by now, elections cost money.  However, at Team Whisler, we believe that raising it should be enjoyable.  This event will be no different.  [...]

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Community Event: Super Saturday FREE H1N1 Shots

by hillary on February 2, 2010

This Saturday, February 6 from 10 – 4, Baltimore County is offering FREE H1N1 Flu Shots at several locations around the county.
For more specific information or if you need a ride, visit the Baltimore County website.
All clinics will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baltimore-Highlands-Lansdowne
Health Center
3902 Annapolis Rd.
Baltimore 21227
Bloomsbury Community Center
106 Bloomsbury Ave.
Catonsville 21228
Cockeysville [...]

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They’re Finally Catching On

by hillary on January 21, 2010

This is not a new topic.  However, even with Councilman Kamenetz’ reform bill in place, county council pension is still a hot topic.  In an article published in the Baltimore Sun today, Mary Gail Hare characterizes the efforts of the sitting county councilmen to reform as modest.  I would probably use the word, “safe” more [...]

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Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to offer comments about much-needed reforms to the pension plan now enjoyed by our elected officials.
I’m please to see you take action to reform pension plans, which are far too generous and out of touch with those offered to federal and [...]

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Our County Auditor, Mary Allen, released a budget analysis last Friday, and the results were not good.  It seems we’ve managed to create a $138 million dollar gap.  Bryan Sears explains more in a recent article, and below you’ll find Steve’s response.  Well put, Steve.  This is why we need you.
“Unfortunately, the public has become [...]

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