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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
by hillary on March 2, 2010
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
by hillary on January 12, 2010
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 [...]
by hillary on January 10, 2010
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 [...]