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Baltimore surplus might not be too far-fetched


Baltimore surplus might not be too far-fetched

If the advice of a new report on city government spending is taken onboard by city officials, and if new ways of saving are replicated in all departments, a budget surplus might not be so far-fetched a thought.

A comprehensive report on the state of the Baltimore city government has detailed a number of damning inefficiencies and wastes of financial resources, and has listed a number of steps the city should take to make itself more recession-proof during this time of runaway deficits and plunging income.

The deficit for Baltimore was said by Mayor in her state of the city address to be at $120 million, she described the de ... more


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Friday 27th January, 2012

    • Pees Named Ravens Defensive Coordinator

    The WBAL Channel

    Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced on Friday that Dean Pees will become the new defensive coordinator and Cam Cameron will stay on as the team's offensive coordinator.Pees acted as the ...

    • 2012 Polar Bear Plunge In Photos

    The WBAL Channel

    Rain, snow and other storms can't stop them the 2012 Maryland State Police Polar Bear plunge kicks off Friday at noon with the super plungers beginning their 24-hour dips and with several ...

    • Media Advisory - John Harbaugh Press Conference

    Baltimore Ravens

    The Baltimore Ravens will hold an 11 a.m. press conference today in the auditorium of their Owings Mills facility where head coach John Harbaugh will meet to discuss his coaching ...

  • Body Is Canvas For Cape St. Claire Artist

    WJZ 13

    By THERESAWINSLOW The Capital of Annapolis CAPE ST. CLAIRE, Md. (AP) — Every artist has a body of work. But for ChristaleneKaraiskakis, the body is her work. The Cape St. Claire resident ...

  • Belichick: Patriots Taking Injured Gronkowski ‘Day By Day’

    WJZ 13

    missed the team’s first practice for the game Thursday with a left ankle injury. Four years earlier, quarterback Tom Brady skipped practice for a week before the game with an injured right ...

  • Report: Tom Brady’s ‘Arrogance’ Fueled Giants In Super Bowl XLII

    WJZ 13

    Hey, who are you scoffing at? That was the feeling four years ago among a handful of Giants defenders when Tom Brady pooh-poohed Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl XLII prediction. Justin Tuck told ...

  • Mike Preston Talks Ravens Coaching Changes

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    Coach Harbaugh meets the media today to talk about his coaching staff. Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun joined The Norris & Davis Show to give his thoughts on who will be on the Ravens ...

  • East Baltimore fire hurts two

    ABC 2

    BALTIMORE - An early morning fire in Easat Baltimore hurt two victims on Friday. The fire occurred at 3130 Ravenwood Avenue, which is just off Bel Air Road, in a 2-story row home in East Baltimore. ...

  • Online Gambling In D.C. Faces Uncertain Future

    WJZ 13

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia Council remains bitterly divided on how, or even if, the nation’s capital should have the first government-run online gambling venture in the ...

  • Pros And Cons Of Buying Versus Renting Tools

    WJZ 13

    When you need equipment to complete a home-improvement project, should you buy the new tools, or just rent them for a few hours -- or a few days? ?Our highly rated experts offer some ...

  • Three Home Health Benefits To Carpet Cleaning

    WJZ 13

    Carpet cleaning can improve the appearance of your home and extend the life of your carpet, but perhaps the most valuable benefit from the process is improving you and your family’s ...

  • Spare Tires On The Endangered List Thanks To Fuel Economy Rules

    WJZ 13

    No one likes changing a flat tire. In fact, just storing the spare can be a problem: if it’s inside the vehicle, it may take up valuable storage space, and if it’s kept outside, it may ...

  • Tips For Long Winter Road Trips With The Kids

    WJZ 13

    Whether your proposed winter road trip is to visit relatives or go on a weekend getaway, if you're bringing your children along, it's better to be prepared than trying to deal on the fly ...

  • Interactive Windows In The Family Car Of The Future

    WJZ 13

    No, it's not a laptop computer, but new interactive window technology that General Motors is exploring with the help of researchers and students at Israel's Bezalel Academy of Art and ...

  • Towson Coach Rob Ambrose

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    Towson Tigers Head Football Coach Rob Ambrose joined The Norris & Davis Show to talk recruiting, give insight on Joe Flacco’s relationship with Cam Cameron and Billy Cundiff & ...

  • Woman, child injured in rowhouse fire in Northeast Baltimore

    Baltimore Sun

    A woman and child were injured Friday morning in a house fire in Northeast Baltimore, authorities said. The fire broke out at a two-story rowhome around 4 a.m. on the 3100 block of Ravenwood ...

  • T. Rowe Price profit down slightly in 4Q; tops estimates

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    Follow this company 's net income dipped slightly in the fourth quarter, but the Baltimore mutual fund giant topped analysts' expectations by 4 cents a share. T. Rowe (NASDAQ: ...

  • Residents offer input on Ocean Pines Yacht Club expansion

    Baltimore Business Journal

    Ocean Pines Yacht Club drew criticism and recommendations from residents during a special meeting hosted by the club's general manager. The club plans to replace the 38-year-old building with a ...

  • Howard Co. school projects approved

    Baltimore Business Journal

    approved $2 million for turf fields at Columbia's Atholton and Hammond High Schools, $1.75 million to replace the roof at Dunloggin Middle School in Ellicott City; and $250,000 to renovate the ...

  • Maryland home builders seek moratorium on new regulations

    Baltimore Business Journal

    Maryland lawmakers should consider a moratorium on new regulations affecting the construction industry, a group of home builders testified Thursday. Doug Shipe, group president ...

  • Legg Mason profit down 54% in 3Q

    Baltimore Business Journal

    Follow this company 's third-quarter profit dropped 54 percent, battered by a shaky stock market that impacted assets and revenue. The Baltimore-based money manager posted a profit ...

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