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Vanni: Public housing should be energy-efficient
- Although Gov. Martin O’Malley has increased the Electric Universal Service Program from $52 million to $57 million to help low-income families pay utilities, the need is still greater than the funds, the head of the Maryland Fuel Fund says.
Clipper City owner abandons fight to stay afloat
- The tide has turned and the ship has sunk for Clipper City Tall Ship owner John Kircher.
Enterprise tax breaks called corporate welfare
- The recommendation by the Baltimore Development Corporation to the city council that it help developers of the Harbor East project with a tax break down to 5 percent of their real property taxes for up to 25 years has local observers and some city tax payers outraged.
- The recommendation by the Baltimore Development Corporation to the city council that it help developers of the Harbor East project with a tax break down to 5 percent of their real property taxes for up to 25 years has local observers and some city tax payers outraged.
City makes room for Westside holdouts
- Westside business owner Yon Park was all smiles upon hearing the news from Baltimore Development Corp. President M.J. “Jay” Brodie that her business, Modern Mode in the city’s Superblock development area, would be spared the bulldozer and a legal fight.
Low wages push some out of job market
- They are called “discouraged workers” — experienced workers who have walked away from the job market, discouraged by low-paying jobs.
- They are called “discouraged workers” — experienced workers who have walked away from the job market, discouraged by low-paying jobs.
Developers seek tax break from city
- To keep financial giant Legg Mason within Baltimore City limits, the president of the Baltimore Development Corp. introduced a bill before the City Council Monday that would enable Harbor East developers H&S Properties Development Corporation and Struever Bros. Eccles Rouse to forgo paying 95 percent of real property taxes to the city for up to 25 years.
Wage hike could cut entry-level jobs
- Just as the class of 2007 prepares to make its way into the job market, the U.S. Labor Department reports that the unemployment rate among teenagers is three and one-half times the national rate, or 15.7 percent for May, up from 15.3 percent.
- Just as the class of 2007 prepares to make its way into the job market, the U.S. Labor Department reports that the unemployment rate among teenagers is three and one-half times the national rate, or 15.7 percent for May, up from 15.3 percent.
Five Below opens three stores in Maryland aimed at children
- Five Below, a discount store where products sell for $5 and cheaper, is opening three new stores in Maryland targeted at youth ages 10 and up, a consumer group that spent more than $160 billion last year.
Expert: Electric supply options are limited
- Just like everything else that has been deregulated, Maryland consumers will find today that their options are limited to Option 1 or Option 2 with Baltimore Gas and Electric.
- Just like everything else that has been deregulated, Maryland consumers will find today that their options are limited to Option 1 or Option 2 with Baltimore Gas and Electric.
Energy efficiency can begin at home
- While politicians wage a battle of words over the Baltimore Gas and Electric rate increase, the responsibility to keep your electric bills manageable begins with you.
BWI one of the nation’s top kid-friendly airports
- Traveling with your children can be your most memorable experience.
- Traveling with your children can be your most memorable experience.
Ethanol's promise may be a ‘scam’
- Ethanol is the fuel of the future — or so we are being led to believe. In the wake of the top three U.S. automakers’ pledge to build 50 percent of their products as “flex-fuel” vehicles, some industry experts say consumers are being misled about its benefits.
- Ethanol is the fuel of the future — or so we are being led to believe. In the wake of the top three U.S. automakers’ pledge to build 50 percent of their products as “flex-fuel” vehicles, some industry experts say consumers are being misled about its benefits.
Condo market hit with supply glut
- A slowed housing market and excess inventory of condominiums is causing several Baltimore-area developers to rethink their development plans.
- A slowed housing market and excess inventory of condominiums is causing several Baltimore-area developers to rethink their development plans.
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