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    Sep 29, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  1. This old Columbia house

    They had names like Banner, Roanoke, Revere and Grenoble, traditional-sounding names that belied the avant-garde designs of the early architects of Columbia. Ryland, Ryan, Page, Jett, Techbuilt, Artery, Amberley, Alcan and Lifestyle Homes were just a handful of the dozens of builders that made their mark on Columbia's first villages with the blessing of its chief architect, developer James Rouse. Their contemporary designs embraced efficient, simple design, large, unadorned windows, niche courtyards, decks and vertical wood siding. They had detached carports with slanted roofs.
    They had names like Banner, Roanoke, Revere and Grenoble, traditional-sounding names that belied the avant-garde designs of the early architects of Columbia. Ryland, Ryan, Page, Jett, Techbuilt, Artery, Amberley, Alcan and Lifestyle Homes were just a...

    Tags: Metal and Mineral, Architecture, Arts and Culture, Building Material

  2. Nov 6, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  3. Architect turned watercolor artist has display in Glenwood

    Somewhere along the way, Warren G. Sargent decided to stop giving away his watercolor paintings.
    Somewhere along the way, Warren G. Sargent decided to stop giving away his watercolor paintings. "As more and more of the old folks were gone and there were fewer new acquaintances to be had, it seemed like a good idea to keep them," the 93-year-old...

    Tags: Artists, Ocean City, Trips and Vacations, Howard County, Transportation

  4. May 30, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  5. Welcome

    Set squarely between the nation’s capital and Baltimore, Howard County is a well-blended mix of the bucolic, the urban and the suburban.
    Set squarely between the nation’s capital and Baltimore, Howard County is a well-blended mix of the bucolic, the urban and the suburban. Spread out over 160,640 acres are sights as diverse as a quaint historic district in Ellicott City, high-tech...

    Tags: Human Interest, Bodies of Water, Population and Census, Demographics, Railway Transportation

  6. May 30, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  7. Where to live

    Howard County boasts a distinct and thriving collection of communities, old and new, stable and growing. In Columbia, one-third of the land is designated as open space. Woods, parkland, playgrounds and other public spaces are required by covenant to...

    Tags: Arable Farming, Real Estate Buyers, Rentals, Howard Hughes, Dining and Drinking

  8. Aug 3, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  9. Oakland's 200th: Family feuds, militias, racehorses fill plantation's past

    The grand dame of Howard County plantation homes turns 200 this year, and her caretaker, the Columbia Association, is throwing a party in her honor. Oakland, the stately white house on the highest hill in Columbia’s Town Center, was a showpiece when it was built in 1811 and remains a coveted location for members of the community to gather for their own celebrations.
    The grand dame of Howard County plantation homes turns 200 this year, and her caretaker, the Columbia Association, is throwing a party in her honor. Oakland, the stately white house on the highest hill in Columbia’s Town Center, was a showpiece when...

    Tags: Maryland, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Science and Technology, Ellicott City, Nursing Homes

  10. May 31, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
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  12. Apr 19, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  13. William Donald Schaefer, governor and mayor, dies

    William Donald Schaefer, the dominant political figure of the last half-century of Maryland history, died Monday after a "do-it-now" career that changed the face of Baltimore while bringing a new burst of energy to the city he loved.
    William Donald Schaefer, the dominant political figure of the last half-century of Maryland history, died Monday after a "do-it-now" career that changed the face of Baltimore while bringing a new burst of energy to the city he loved. Mr. Schaefer was 89....

    Tags: Customs and Tradition, Pneumonia, Memorial Stadium, Democratic Party, Contracts

  14. Dec 3, 2010 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  15. Carl Verstandig's shopping center empire

    At a time when many real estate companies are having trouble getting loans for expansion, Pikesville-based America's Realty is growing steadily. Headed by chief executive Carl Verstandig, it now controls 164 commercial developments in 13 states — a total of 21 million square feet of space housing 15,000 retailers.
    At a time when many real estate companies are having trouble getting loans for expansion, Pikesville-based America's Realty is growing steadily. Headed by chief executive Carl Verstandig, it now controls 164 commercial developments in 13 states —...

    Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Maryland, Towson, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Pimlico

  16. May 20, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  17. After graduation, street artist Gaia takes flight

    If you want to experience the work of street artist Gaia in its full scruffy glory, see it in the wild.
    If you want to experience the work of street artist Gaia in its full scruffy glory, see it in the wild. Drive south down North Collington Avenue, past Biddle and Eager and Chase. You will despair of spotting anything fresh in one blighted block after...

    Tags: The Godfather (movie), Human Interest, Bushwick, Edgar Allan Poe, Le Corbusier

  18. Oct 12, 2010 | Orlando Sentinel
  19. Marshall coach Doc Holliday praises UCF defense, freshman quarterback Jeff Godfrey

    Knights Notepad - Orlando Sentinel
    Marshall coach Doc Holliday praises UCF defense, freshman quarterback Jeff Godfrey...
  20. Jan 15, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  21. After spectacular fall, Struever reappears on the radar

    Two years after C. William Struever's real estate empire collapsed and the once-ubiquitous developer dropped off Baltimore's radar, the urban visionary has reappeared as a managing director of a new company, working on the same kinds of projects that helped make his name.
    Two years after C. William Struever's real estate empire collapsed and the once-ubiquitous developer dropped off Baltimore's radar, the urban visionary has reappeared as a managing director of a new company, working on the same kinds of projects that...

    Tags: Rhode Island, Nashville, Maryland, Coppin State University, Science and Technology

  22. Oct 17, 2010 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  23. Edward Norton takes 'Stone' on a black-magical mystery tour

    For Edward Norton making movies isn't just about giving a dynamite performance. It's about collaborating on a piece of entertainment that reflects his view of the world — and pulls that off without preaching to the audience.
    For Edward Norton making movies isn't just about giving a dynamite performance. It's about collaborating on a piece of entertainment that reflects his view of the world — and pulls that off without preaching to the audience. He leaped into...

    Tags: Dining and Drinking, Pride and Glory (movie), New York City, Tourette Syndrome, Edward Norton

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