PSC: BGE May Resume Gas and Electric Shutoffs

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 28th, 2009 | 55 Comments

The PSC has authorized BGE and other utility providers in Maryland to begin shutting off the utilities for past due accounts.  
There had been a moratorium on shutoffs due to an usually high number of customers with past due accounts.  More than 80,000 customers of BGE alone faced risked shutoffs before the PSC intervened.
but…

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Fleetwood Mac Coming to Baltimore

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 27th, 2009 | 79 Comments

Live Nation just announced that Fleetwood Mac is booked at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore on June 10th at 8 PM.
Tickets range in price from $49.50 to $129.50 and will go on sale May 4, 2009 at 10 AM at the 1st Mariner Arena box office, Ticketmaster and at LiveNation.com.
Their first tour in five [...]

Perfect Day in Annapolis!

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 27th, 2009 | 20 Comments

The weather was perfect in Annapolis today!  Here is a photo I snapped with my camera phone.  We are so lucky to be surrounded by such beauty!  People pay to come to our fine city — and many of us get to live here year-round!

Shannon Lee Photography: Maryland Wedding Photographer

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 349 Comments

Shannon Lee Zirkle is not only a friend of mine, but an amazing photographer.  Flipping through the Zirkle family photo album is like flipping through a catalog filled with perfect shots.
Her photography skills are not just for family.  She is available to photograph your Maryland, Delaware, DC or Northern Virginia wedding or special event.
If you [...]

Gardens with Color Combos and Foliage Factor

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 14 Comments

(ARA) – Lawns and gardens that are eye-catching have harmonious colorful plants in bloom and dramatic foliage varieties patterned in a way that appeals to the senses.
Unifying blooming and foliage plants in gardens has become a popular trend because it allows homeowners to think outside the box of traditional flower beds. If planted with care, [...]

12 Cool and Funky Buildings From Around the World

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 18 Comments

Here are a dozen fun and interesting buildings from around the world.  Although we have some great buildings in the Baltimore/DC metro area, I do not believe any come close to these in orginality.
Forest Spiral – Hundertwasser in Darmstadt, Germany

The Basket Building in Ohio

The Kansas City Public Library in Missouri

Wonderworks building in Orlando, Florida

Habitat 67 [...]

Where to Go: Candles Off Main in Downtown Annapolis

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 28 Comments

Yesterday was the perfect Spring day!
Wanting to take advantage of the weather, we headed to downtown Annapolis and were finally able to visit one of the stores we have been wanting to visit for quite some time: Candles Off Main.
Sure they’ve been in the same location for more than two years, but hey, I’m a little [...]

Gun Arrests at Westfield Annapolis Mall

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 26th, 2009 | 35 Comments

Two adults and several juveniles were arrested at Westfield Annapolis Mall on Friday.  Although police thought the suspects had guns that fired real ammo, they turned out to be air guns.
Anne Arundel County Police Department officers, along with the Maryland State Police, responded to a call at about 5:30 PM of several people on the [...]

Annapolis Painting Services Owner Pleads Guilty

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 25th, 2009 | 41 Comments

Robert Bontempo, the owner of Annapolis Painting Services, plead guilty — to knowingly hiring illegal immigrants and then laundering proceeds from that activity — in federal court on Friday.  He is a resident of the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Annapolis.
Mr. Bontempo faces up to 15 years in prison and $500,000 in fines when he is [...]

Soldier Found Dead in Annapolis

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 24th, 2009 | 35 Comments

An Army soldier assigned to Fort Belvoir in Virginia was found dead in Annapolis.  The soldier was pronounced dead after being taken to Anne Arundel County Medical center.  The body of the solider was discovered after a roommate went to check on him/her at an Annapolis residence.
The cause of the soldiers death is being investigated.
Information, [...]