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12 Indicted for Stealing Library Books
Twelve people have been indicted for stealing books from the Prince George's County Library System.
Tuesday | The Shifted Librarian
Interactive Learning Experiences in Libraries
I was happy to see some new faces presenting at last month's Internet Librarian conference , with one of them being Will Kurt .
It saves to stay in-state for college
It's cheaper to go to college in-state, especially if you live in Maryland. Average in-state tuition and fees for this academic year at Maryland's public universities are lower than the national average, according to a report by the College Board released last month.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Usability of a Patient Education and Motivation Tool Using Heuristic Evaluation
These programs have been used to deliver health-related information about a variety of topics, including breast cancer screening, asthma management, and injury prevention.
Employers offered education in hiring interns
An upcoming event is geared toward employers who want to learn the ropes regarding hiring interns.
State panel to consider 2 soccer stadium projects in Baltimore
The Maryland Stadium Authority will study the potential for a 7,000-seat soccer stadium south of M&T Bank Stadium , a $30 million proposal by the city's minor-league, outdoor soccer club that would help anchor a sports and entertainment district near the city's proposed slots casino.
TeleCommunication Systems Inc. buying Solvern Innovations Inc. in cash-and-stock deal
TeleCommunication Systems Inc. is acquiring Baltimore County technology company Solvern Innovations Inc.
Newborn inspires mom to lose 71 pounds
At left, Veronica Noone, after her son was born in June 2005; and about 15 months later.
Baltimore County political shuffle beckons
With several longtime members retiring or running for other offices - and two whose legal woes could make them vulnerable - the Baltimore County Council is facing what could be its largest turnover in two decades.
Free parenting information sessions Nov. 7 at UMBC
Free food as well as free information for parents and adult family members will be on the menu for a Nov.
University System of Maryland Regents Meeting by Daniel Gross / The Towerlight 3
At the University System of Maryland Board of Regents meeting Friday, a student representative from USM Student Council expressed concerns over the proposed film policy.
Realtor makes move; UMBC grads in Mariners' front office
A certified residential and senior real estate specialist, she belongs to the National Association of Realtors.
A&S Welcomes 'Age of Shiva' Author as Blazer Lecturer
Bringing together the arts and sciences to create a rounded educational experience is the specialty of the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences so it should be no surprise that this year's Paul G. Blazer Lecture in the Humanities speaker will be a person who has excelled as a mathematician, essayist and novelist.
Funding cuts hurt juvenile intervention programs
The Sun's October 12 article "Stopping Youth Violence" stated that "early intervention in the lives of the city's most troubled youngsters may offer the best chance to save both the victims and perpetrators of juvenile homicide." Two days later in "Despite Juvenile Reforms, State Urged to Do More," The Sun noted that problems abound in the ...
'Kirkbride preacher' here to stay
Mark Johnson , pictured with friend Joe Toy, has preached in front of Kirkbride Hall for 13 years.
Attending community college does make you richer, study says
A recent study by Dave Marcotte, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland Baltimore County found women graduating from community college with a 2-year degree earn 45.8% more annually than high school educated women.
Forum to address Latino children's challenges
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County will hold a forum addressing academic barriers specific to children of Latino immigrant families from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the World Trade Center at 400 E. Pratt St.
Campus porn film flap has UMBC precedent
When school officials decided to stop the showing of an X-rated movie on the University of Maryland, Baltimre County campus in 1981 as part of the schoola TMs annual movie series, the schoola TMs campus newspaper published a poster for the movie on the front page of its Oct.
Brand Aid In these tough economic times, people in the arts need any leg up they can get.
A $54,000 pension for life, courtesy of county taxpayers
What was once a hypothetical is now becoming reality: The first of Baltimore County's part-time elected officials is ready to retire at a relatively young age, and will collect a pension equal to his full salary for the rest of his life.
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