Wednesday, May 9, 2012
In an interview on ABC News, the president says he supports same-sex marriage. The issue is likely to go to referendum in Maryland this fall.
President Barack Obama picked the day after a decisive vote in North Carolina to announce that his "evolution" on the issue of same-sex marriage was complete—he now supports it. In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, Obama said: I have to tell you that over the course of several years, as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors, when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together, when I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don't Ask Don't Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage—at a …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Every Wednesday the business plans to give a different nonprofit organization a slice of the night's sales.
Giving to charity may be as easy as grabbing a meal — at least on Wednesday nights in Bel Air. This week MaGerk's Pub & Grill, located at 120 S Bond Street, kicked off its Nonprofit Nights. According to a release from the business, those who dine between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesdays will contribute to a nonprofit organization. Every week a different organization will benefit from the restaurant's 10 percent kickback on that night, according to the release. "We look forward to working with our local community to help raise awareness and funds for these great causes," Bridget Lloyd, managing partner of the Pub, said in the release. The event began this week with dinner sales benefiting the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. "'Think Globally…
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
State Sen. Nancy Jacobs cruised to an easy victory in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary over five other candidates.
State Sen. Nancy Jacobs claimed victory over five other candidates Tuesday night in her bid to earn the Republican nomination in the 2nd Congressional District. According to unofficial totals at 1 a.m. from the Maryland Board of Elections, Jacobs had 12,027 votes (59.1 percent), easily holding off her closest competitor Del. Rick Impalaria, who had 4,840 votes (23.8 percent). Other candidates included Larry Smith (2,291 votes), Howard Orton (481), Ray Bly (394) and Vlad Degan (305). Jacobs will now go on to face incumbent Democrat Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger in the November general election. Her win came on the same night that Mitt Romney won the Maryland GOP presidential primary. "It's time to ditch Dutch (Ruppersberger)," Jacobs said…
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Check out the charts below for preliminary results in Tuesday's primary elections.
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Tuesday, April 3
Sen. Ben Cardin easily won the Democratic primary Tuesday for U.S. Senate, far outpacing his closest challenger, state Sen. C. Anthony Muse of Prince George’s County. Cardin, 68, will run for his second term against the winner of the Republican primary—which, as of 10 p.m., was a tight race between candidates Dan Bogino and Richard J. Douglas. Incumbent candidates easily won their Congressional primaries throughout the state. Republican Rep. Andy Harris in District 1 and Democrat C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger in District 2 ran unopposed in their primary races. Republican state Sen. Nancy C. Jacobs of Harford County was winning her party's primary Tuesday and was the likely contender to take on Ruppersberger in November. It is unclear what …
Incumbents Cummings, Harris, Ruppersberger, and Sarbanes also lock up primary wins.
UPDATED (11:15 p.m.)— Mitt Romney has won the Maryland Republican presidential primary, according to multiple news outlets. At 11 p.m., Romney leads Rick Santorum 91,402 (48 percent) to 57,299 (30 percent) with 1,281 of 1,851 precincts reporting. "I voted for Romney, he's the lesser of the evils," said Lisa Watts of Darnestown, MD. Chuck Duvall also of Darnestown, said he voted for Ron Paul, but expected Romney to win the Maryland primary. Both he and his wife, Ruth, said they planned to support Romney against Democratic incumbent President Barack Obama even though he wasn't their primary selection. A Romney win in Maryland was not unexpected. CNN declared Romney the winner at 8 p.m. when polls in Maryland and Washington closed. “Maryland’…
Bel Air residents cast their votes in the 2012 primary Tuesday.
Here are a few shots from area polling places during Tuesday's Maryland primary. Have your own pictures, videos or experiences to share? Leave a comment or upload files clicking the "Upload Photos & Video" button.
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Several voters took time to share their thoughts with Patch.
Voter turnout was low in Tuesday's presidential primary, keeping lines down to a minimum for Bel Air voters. "It's light, but the primary is always light," Chief Election Judge Michael Ademiluyi said while standing outside the brand new polling place at Red Pump Elementary. Election judges at Knights of Columbus Hall in Forest Hill, a polling place for some Bel Air residents, said turnout for Democrats was particularly low. Election judges speculated the start of spring break and early voting could have something to do with the notably low numbers. Michael Mooney, 25, of Fallston arrived at Knights of Columbus Hall around 4 p.m. to campaign for Rick Santorum and catch voters coming from work to the polls. Mooney said he supports Santorum …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Maryland's Republican "moderate middle" will matter on Tuesday.
Will former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s lead in Maryland turn into a win in Tuesday’s GOP presidential primary? Romney has a 17-point advantage over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in Maryland, according to a poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports on Wednesday. It showed Romney is supported by 45 percent of Maryland Republicans, Santorum by 28 percent, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich by 12 percent and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, by 7 percent. Even though officials aren’t predicting a high turnout in Maryland on Tuesday, it is expected to be an important day in the presidential race, when the “moderate middle of the Maryland GOP will be relevant,” according to The Washington Post. “There are more of us in this state than in others, …
Where do you go to get taxes done in Bel Air.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, at least for those in tax services. Yes, that's right, it's officially April which means taxes are due in a little over two weeks. This year we have two additional days beyond the traditional due date of April 15, but that's no reason to dilly dally. With the deadline fast approaching, Patch wants to know the best place in Bel Air to get your taxes done. Vote in the poll to help decide which local tax service is the best around. Here are some of our favorite places, but if you think someone was left out, be sure to tell us in the comments so we can add them to the list: If your business is listed here, learn how to claim your listing by reading this article. Voting in the poll below is open until 9…
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Harford County Executive David Craig has said he plans to run for office in 2014, although he has not specified which office he will seek.
Harford County Executive David Craig announced Tuesday his endorsement of Republican Mitt Romney in his bid to become the next GOP candidate for President. Craig's announcement comes just days before early voting begins in the Maryland primary. In a release, Craig, a Republican, explained that he supports Romney because he believes Romney is the candidate most likely to beat President Barack Obama in the November general election. He added that Romney also has the leadership skills and experience to be President. "If, like me, you hope to see America right its course this November, then I ask you, I urge you to join me in supporting Mitt Romney for President of the United States of America," Craig said in the release. See Craig's full …
Carol
11:31 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Right on! Escariot, you forgot a couple remember the hundreds of thousands dollars for those trips, the vacation Mrs. O and her friends and family took, the fly over New York City. What a waist of our money. I guess they want to make sure theres nothing left for the next Pres. Fast and Furious is number one who is going to pay for this mans life, his blood is on all those that were involved in … more ›