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| 09/08/2010 - Middle River's Waterfront Plays Starring Role
Television viewers from New York to Florida will get glimpses of the Middle River area in the latest round of ads produced for Yuengling Lager and Light Lager.
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| 09/02/2010 - Residents Should Prepare Now For The Rest of Hurricane Season
As Hurricane Earl moves up the Atlantic coast, local emergency responders today urged residents to prepare at home and to take stay informed using Twitter and the County’s web site.
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| 09/02/2010 - BC Upfront September 2, 2010 Edition
Watch this edition of BC Upfront which covers the County's preparation for Hurricane Earl.
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| 09/02/2010 - County Offices, Most Facilities Closed for Labor Day Holiday
Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts, will be closed on Monday, September 6, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday.
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| 09/02/2010 - Latest Edition of "Hello Baltimore County" Public Affairs Now Airing
The September edition of Baltimore County's half-hour cable television public affairs show, "Hello Baltimore County," highlights hot topics in Baltimore County.
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| 09/02/2010 - Loch Raven Drive Bridge Replacement
Construction work will begin on the Loch Raven Drive Bridge located between Morgan Mill Road and Dulaney Valley Road in the Loch Raven Watershed.
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| 09/01/2010 - No Trash, Recycling, Yard Materials Collection on Labor Day
Baltimore County residents whose trash or yard materials would normally have been collected on Monday, September 6, should set it out on Monday night for collection on Tuesday, September 7.
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| 08/31/2010 - County to Evaluate Energy Potential of Waste Wood
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced that the County is working to evaluate the potential to use waste wood as a renewable source of energy for heating and cooling County buildings.
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| 08/31/2010 - Coalition Seeks Your Help in Ending Homelessness
A coalition of clergy, community leaders, businesses and government officials in Baltimore County invite all citizens to join an effort reduce homelessness and create a better long-term plan to address this growing problem.
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| 08/30/2010 - Plan to End Homelessness
Leaders in Baltimore County have come together to create a plan to end homelessness. We ask you to consider joining us in this effort.
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| 08/27/2010 - Water Outage On Compass Road Scheduled August 30-31
Baltimore County's Department of Public Works will relocate an existing water main and install a new storm drain on Compass Road in Middle River Monday evening, August 30.
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| 08/27/2010 - Executive, Superintendent Will Visit Schools
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and Superintendent Dr. Joe A. Hairston will begin the 2010-11 school year on Monday, August 30, with visits to five Baltimore County schools, including the new West Towson Elementary School.
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| 08/26/2010 - Smith Opens New Recreation, Senior Center and Park
Baltimore County Executive Smith, Third District Councilman McIntire, Department of Recreation and Parks Director Barrett and Department of Aging Williams officially opened the new Jacksonville Recreation and Senior Center at Sweet Air Park.
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| 08/25/2010 - After Fire, Dundalk Fire Station Again Like New
The Fire Department today rededicated the rebuilt Dundalk Fire Station #6. The station suffered severe damage in a two-alarm fire in the middle of the February 10, 2010 blizzard.
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| 08/25/2010 - Smith Commends Bureau of Solid Waste Management's Recycling Leadership
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith recognized the Bureau of Solid Waste Management for receiving the 2010 Outstanding Government Leadership Award from the Maryland Recycling Network (MRN).
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| 08/24/2010 - Election Information for 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election
For the 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election, voters can vote in person or by absentee ballot. To vote in person, a voter can vote before Election Day at the designated early voting center(s) or vote on Election Day at his or her assigned polling place.
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| 08/24/2010 - Smith Opens New Complex in Arbutus
County Executive Smith, along with Baltimore County Public Library Director Fish, Department of Aging Director Williams, and Department of Recreation and Parks Director Barrett, officially opened the new Arbutus complex on Sulphur Spring Road.
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| 08/19/2010 - School Supplies Needed
Baltimore County Volunteers are currently collecting items for school supply care bags for needy students in Baltimore County. Items can be left in the marked boxes found at all 20 senior centers until September 17.
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| 08/17/2010 - BCV Expands Experience Corps Program
Baltimore County Volunteers, in partnership with Baltimore County Public School and AmeriCorps, are searching for adults 55 and older to volunteer in 10 elementary schools in Woodlawn and Dundalk.
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| 08/12/2010 - General Dynamics Adding Over 100 Technology Jobs
General Dynamics Information Technology's ViPS, part of the company's Health IT Solutions business sector, is adding more than 100 new technology jobs in Baltimore County.
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| 08/12/2010 - Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Social Security
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith joined Senator Barbara Mikulski at Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn for a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Social Security Act.
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| 08/12/2010 - Mikulski Hails Health Care Job Creation in County
Senator Barbara Mikulski and Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith issued statements regarding the announcement that General Dynamics is adding more than 100 new high tech jobs in Baltimore County.
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| 08/11/2010 - Smith Issues Statement Regarding County Victory in Sign Case
In a ruling this morning, United States District Judge Catherine C. Blake denied a motion for an injunction that would have prohibited Baltimore County from enforcing its zoning regulations governing the size of temporary signs in residential areas.
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| 08/11/2010 - Sonic Drive-In Restaurant Opens
County Executive Jim Smith and other officials open the new SONIC Drive-In restaurant in Randallstown.
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| 08/10/2010 - Smith and Mikulski Tour Small Businesses in County
In Catonsville and Lansdowne, officials toured several small businesses, which are the heart of thriving successful neighborhood downtowns.
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| 08/09/2010 - Back River Neck Road Water Main Break
The Department of Public Works announced that a water main break occurred around noon today at Back River Neck Road and Old Eastern Avenue in Baltimore County. It is believed to be on a connection between a 12-inch and 48-inch main.
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| 08/05/2010 - Currently 477 Students Remain to be Adopted for Back-to-School
For more than 20 years the Fund for Social Welfare, working through the Volunteer Office of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services, has provided thousands of children with new supplies for the first day of school.
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| 08/03/2010 - Emergency Preparedness Program Comes To Woodlawn
The next session of "Neighbors Helping Neighbors, an all-hazards program designed to teach people the skills required to get through the first, critical 72 hours following an emergency, begins Tuesday, September 21 in Woodlawn.
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| 08/03/2010 - County Officials Named to Statewide Leadership Roles
Baltimore County's directors of Economic Development and Workforce Development were recently selected by their colleagues around Maryland to head up their respective statewide professional associations.
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| 07/29/2010 - Man Drowns In Loch Raven Reservoir
A 23-year-old man drowned this morning in the Loch Raven Reservoir while fishing with friends.
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| 07/29/2010 - New Study Shows Economic Impact
Baltimore County is home to one of the nation's leading clusters of computer and video game companies.
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| 07/29/2010 - Two North County Bridges Closing
Two north County bridges will be closing beginning August 9; Thornton Mill and Harris Mill roads.
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| 07/27/2010 - Smith Announces Adoption Schedule for Master Plan 2020
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced the schedule for adopting the County's guiding document that directs future development over the next ten years and beyond, Master Plan 2020.
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| 07/27/2010 - Staying Cool on Baltimore County's Waterfront
With more than 175 miles of shoreline, waterfront restaurants, 90 marinas and yacht clubs, beaches, reservoirs, and rivers, Baltimore County is the gateway to the Chesapeake Bay.
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| 07/23/2010 - Planned Water Outage Will Impact Chase Area July 25-26
Local emergency management officials encourage residents of Chase to have adequate bottled water for a planned seven-hour water outage during the overnight hours of Sunday, July 25 and Monday, July 26.
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| 07/22/2010 - Adopt-a-Student for Back-to-School
The Fund for Social Welfare and the Volunteer Office of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services hope that you will want to assist financially disadvantaged families in preparing for school.
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| 07/22/2010 - Glencoe Road Bridge to Close for Repairs
Baltimore County will close the Glencoe Road Bridge over Gunpowder Falls on Monday, August 2 for two to three weeks.
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| 07/21/2010 - Group Tour Operators Explore County's Waterfront
Tour operators and BRAC coordinators from the region toured Baltimore County's waterfront on a familiarization trip organized by the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development.
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| 07/16/2010 - Grand Opening of Richardson Farms Market in White Marsh
County Executive Jim Smith attended the kick-off to a weekend grand opening at Richardson Farms new retail market on Ebenezer Road in White Marsh.
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| 07/16/2010 - Appointments to Boards and Commissions
County Executive Jim Smith recently announced the names of several appointments and re-appointments to a number of the county's boards and commissions.
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| 07/16/2010 - Wilson Point Park Wins Award
The Department of Recreation and Parks in association with landscape architects was awarded the American Society of Landscape Architects, Maryland & Potomac Chapters, Award of Excellence for Wilson Point Park on Beech Drive in Middle River.
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| 07/15/2010 - Water Off to Parts of Chase on July 25
Public utility crews will turn off water service to several hundred residences in Chase late Sunday evening, July 25, in order to run a new water line to Chase Elementary School on Eastern Avenue.
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| 07/14/2010 - Gill-Simpson Building Headquarters in Owings Mills
Gill-Simpson, an electrical engineering and construction company, is building a new 40,000 square foot headquarters center in Owings Mills.
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| 07/08/2010 - Washington Avenue to Close July 19
Baltimore County will close a section of Washington Avenue fronting Towson’s Court House, between Chesapeake and Pennsylvania Avenues on Monday, July 19 for streetscape construction.
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| 07/08/2010 - Cooling Centers in Baltimore County
If you are looking for access to water and bathrooms in a cool environment, then Baltimore County has several “cooling centers” available where you can get relief from the heat.
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| 07/08/2010 - Smith Dedicates Olympian Park
Executive Smith dedicated a new park in Towson that celebrates the achievements of Baltimore County Olympic athletes. The new park, named Olympian Park, honors Baltimore County athletes who have won medals in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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| 07/06/2010 - Smith Announces Crime is Still Down in County
Smith proclaimed impressive drops in serious crimes including homicide, rape, and robbery, which all dropped significantly for the months of January to March of 2010.
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| 07/02/2010 - Deadline Is July 6 For Winter Storm Aid
The deadline is July 6 for nonprofits to apply for federal aid related to the February 2010 winter storms.
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| 07/01/2010 - Local Responders Review Hurricane Preparedness Skills
With the 2010 hurricane season underway, Baltimore County's emergency responders met to refresh their skills and encourage citizens to do their part in preparing for disasters.
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| 06/29/2010 - Enjoy Free Family Fun July 4 Weekend and All Summer Long
Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith today encouraged County residents to find out about July 4 events and more than 200 free and nearly free events, attractions and activities this summer throughout Baltimore County.
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| 06/28/2010 - Federal Stimulus Bonds Fuel $38 Million in Development Projects
Two Baltimore County development projects totaling $38.3 million in private investment are being fueled by federal stimulus bonds.
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| 06/28/2010 - County Offices, Most Facilities Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts, will be closed on Monday, July 5 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.
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| 06/25/2010 - Eight New Fire Engines Unveiled
The Baltimore County Fire Department this morning unveiled eight new fire engines worth a total of $3.6 million.
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| 06/24/2010 - "Do I Need A Permit For That?"
Baltimore County and The Home Depot will co-sponsor a free workshop on "Do I Need A Permit For That?" on Thursday, June 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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| 06/22/2010 - War of 1812 Bicentennial Advisory Committee Announced
County Executive Jim Smith announced the formation of a Baltimore County War of 1812 Bicentennial Advisory Committee.
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| 06/17/2010 - Cardiac Arrest Survivors, EMS Providers Advocate Importance of CPR
Cardiac arrest survivors and EMS providers joined forces at Perry Hall Station #55 this morning to advocate CPR and AED training for all county citizens and businesses.
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| 06/16/2010 - Highlights of Baltimore County's World Soccer Festival
The latest edition of BCUpfront features highlights of Baltimore County's World Soccer Festival.
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| 06/15/2010 - Reisterstown Community Visioning Workshop
County Executive Jim Smith invites the Reisterstown community to come out in force to participate in a community visioning workshop this weekend in advance of a major initiative later this year.
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| 06/14/2010 - County Wins Award for Swiftwater Rescue Program
County officials, and the Maryland Army National Guard held a press conference at the Martin State Airport announcing the winning of a national award for the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (MDHART).
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| 06/11/2010 - June Edition of "Hello Baltimore County" TV Show Now Airing
The June edition of Baltimore County's half-hour cable television public affairs show, "Hello Baltimore County," now airing.
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