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When Marie Denhardt moved to Charlestown in Baltimore, Md., from her son’s house in Morristown, N.J., this past January, she was practically a professional mover.

Bicycling grows up
Friday, June 01, 2007

Cyclist stays fit on local terrain

Doping scandals have recently surrounded bicycling and the Tour de France—which peddles in next month—turning many enthusiasts off the sport.

View from the trenches: Part I
Friday, June 01, 2007

Maryland’s real estate professionals reveal true market trends

While the media pummels us with chants of “It’s a buyer’s market,” real estate professionals say activity is still strong, especially in Maryland, where home prices rose 5% in January compared with a 3% decline nationally, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

From Maryland to Timbuktu
Friday, June 01, 2007

No trip is too big or too small for local travelers

The distinct salty aroma of steamed crabs and sweet corn fills the air of Eastern Boulevard’s Crab Quarters in Middle River, Md.

Oak Crest’s Rhoda Oakley shares her lifelong love of the arts
Friday, June 01, 2007

Rhoda Oakley always wanted to draw.

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Bonding through books
Friday, June 01, 2007

It’s 9:30 Thursday morning and the Oak Crest shuttle bus from City Neighbors Charter School in Northeast Baltimore City has been delayed.

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Bridging Generations at Charlestown receives highest praises
Friday, June 01, 2007

Scads of newspaper clippings, a few poetry books, and a scrapbook cover the coffee table in their Charlestown home.

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From the back of the house: a chef’s point of view
Friday, May 04, 2007

Profile of Charlestown Executive Chef Mark Badin

Last month, the Tribune stepped into the kitchen of Oak Crest Executive Chef Russell Logan to find out why he enjoys his career. In part two of this series, we turn to someone in the same job but with a different background.

Model yacht clubs pitch sails this month
Friday, May 04, 2007

Sailing season begins for new and experienced boaters

All hands on deck! Model yachting season is about to begin. The first week of May, sailors across Maryland dust off their sails and test the waters.

Relieve stress—exercise your green thumb
Friday, May 04, 2007

Gardening is serious business at Oak Crest in Parkville, Md. Each spring, more than 150 people get their hands dirty seeding, weeding, and pruning, resulting in beds of fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

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