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Home improvements that pay off
Friday, February 29, 2008

When it comes to home remodeling, all improvements are not created equal. The right home improvements can pay off in the long run, but some could put you in the red. So how can you tell the difference?

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Hidden treasure: Our Lady of the Angels Chapel
Friday, February 29, 2008

Just 20 minutes from downtown Baltimore, in the quiet suburb of Catonsville, Md., lies Charlestown, an Erickson community home to nearly 1,300 people and one of the area’s best kept secrets: Our Lady of the Angels Chapel.

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Test-drive your grandchildren’s summer camp
Friday, February 29, 2008

For the first time in its three-year history, NorthBay Adventure Camp is offering a getaway for kids of all ages—families, grandparents, and parents alike. The “weekend on the water” will take place on May 3 and 4.

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Dogs, cats, birds…oh my!
Friday, February 29, 2008

Pet-friendly place a must

When Candyce Del Bello and her husband Thomas were searching for a new home in a retirement community, finding a place that would accept their golden retriever Max was at the top of their list.

Surprise campaign stop at Charlestown
Thursday, February 28, 2008

Clinton puts Catonsville in the national spotlight

When Karline Tierney moved to Charlestown, she knew the gated community featured 24-hour security, but she could have never imagined the Secret Service would one day be on hand.

Real estate reality check
Thursday, February 07, 2008

In the face of a softening real estate market, recent reports show that many sellers can still make significant profits today—and the prospects for 2008 are looking up.

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Life after chocolate
Wednesday, February 06, 2008

What daughter of Glauber’s chocolates is doing now

Baltimore-born and -bred Carolyn Glauber Sibley was the face of Charm City’s legendary chocolate company, Glauber’s Fine Candies.

Chinese delegation visits Oak Crest
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Oak Crest, was the first stop for a four member delegation of experts in the field of aging from Tianjin, China.

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Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Your comparison shopping guide

If you’re looking for unique architecture, old-world charm, and the perfect smaller home for enjoying your retirement, Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods offer all of the above.