Baltimore has its' own currency called Bnote, and it is now available for purchase and use in more than 60 locations in Baltimore city. The Bnote comes in $1 and $5 notes, and became available for use on April 18. According to the Baltimore Green Currency Association, Bnotes are local currency, and: Local currency, also [...]
What is the Homestead Tax Credit and how do I apply? The Homestead tax credit limits the increase in the value of the actual property tax a person actually pays is computed. In Baltimore County, the current homestead cap is 4%. You receive an application to apply for the Homestead Tax credit when your house [...]
How is my Baltimore County house assessed for taxes? How does Baltimore County determine my house assessment? These are two very good questions which determine how much you pay in property taxes each year. First, tax assessments are done as mass appraisals. This means there are many homes being valuated at the same time. The [...]
Baltimore City curbside Christmas tree pickup begins January 4, 2011 and runs through January 28. Unlike Baltimore County tree pickup, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works asks residents to put their trees out where their trash is normally collected, and they will be picking them up on regularly scheduled trash days. All trees must [...]
This week is the Maryland Public Schools Secondary Athletic Association (MPSSAA)'s football finals. This year is very exciting because not only will the games be played in Downtown Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium, they will be televised live on TV! The first game will be Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 7 pm between Franklin High [...]
This large rowhome, built in 1921, is located in the Hampden community of Baltimore, Maryland. Located just south of the Rotunda and two block north of "The Avenue" at 36th Street, it is large, neat, and convenient to Falls Road, 83 North or South, and Roland Avenue.
With Halloween falling on Sunday this year, many Baltimore Halloween events were happening on Saturday, October 30. But there are still a number of things to do on Halloween Day, October 31, in & around Baltimore -- so check them out! Weber's Farm in Parkville -- Fantastic Hillside Slide, pumpkin picking, scarecrow making, hay maze, [...]
Have you gotten a lot of your friends posting a "Commit to Vote" button on your page? I have continually gotten them, and though I appreciate the sentiment, I was lucky enough to be able to take advantage of Early voting in Maryland, and voted on Tuesday at Towson University. Though I have gotten tired [...]
Today, my husband and I took advantage of Maryland's new Early Voting, and went to Towson University to do our civic duty. The line was short, the directions easy, and the Administration building well set up & equipped for early voting. Baltimore County and Baltimore City have a number of sites where you can vote [...]
HampdenFest 2010 will be held September 11, 2010 from 10 am - 7 pm on the Avenue -- 36th Street -- in Hampden, Hon! HampdenFest is a community arts festival with four blocks of arts & crafts vendors, local food and drink, antiques, kids' activities, three stages for art & musical performances, and the Hampden [...]