Pikesville

Recently, Baltimore County stepped up efforts to eliminate signs on lawns and poles in residential neighborhoods ("Crackdown on nuisance road signs," April 26), but what we have around Park Heights Avenue and Stevenson Road is a problem with numerous tractor-trailers parked from Friday night to Monday morning on Brooks Robinson Drive (formerly Radio Tower Drive). This road primarily serves a residential neighborhood, and anyone who wants to walk along this stretch of road must do so in traffic as the trucks occupy the shoulder.

William B. Levin, a longtime member of the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company and senior claims adjuster at the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, died Friday in hospice care at the Gilchrest Center of kidney cancer. He was 65 and had battled cancer for several years. Members of the Pikesville company held a birthday party for him April 25 in the chapel at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. They awarded him a life membership, recognizing his 24 years of service with the volunteer company.

The report on the legal wrangling over the Druid Ridge Cemetery in Pikesville demonstrated the extreme remove of professional legal minds from ordinary common sense ("Neighbors see threat to cemetery," Feb. 17). The disputed text from a deed required "That the said property be maintained and operated as a cemetery. " Any reasonable person would suppose that "the said property" was a parcel described precisely earlier in the document, not some fraction of it currently in use, but the entire parcel, as nothing else could be "the said property.

Their competitive natures led to lots of initial break-ups in college, but now playing sports together is a way to bond. Wedding date: May 12, 2012 Her story: Beth Gampel, 28, grew up in Columbia and is an occupational therapist at Genesis Healthcare. Her father, Howard Gampel, is a pharmacist at Food Lion in Odenton. Her mother, Joanne Gampel, is a retired federal social science analyst. His story: Adam Abell, 27, grew up in Pikesville and Owings Mills and is senior territory sales manager for Healthpoint Biotherapeudics.

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. is coming to Pikesville. The first location of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based restaurant chain in the Mid-Atlantic Region will be located in Hooks Village, in Pikesville and will open sometime in the early spring, developers say. The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. is known for a proprietary water treatment system that replicates the quality of Brooklyn's water, which is thought by some to be the secret ingredient...

It's ironic that the Baltimore Sun recently mentioned how vital farmer's markets are to communities ("Growing faster than zucchini," Aug 20). My local market kept getting moved, and I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't return next year. At least Office Depot was decent and smart enough to offer vendors a spot after they were shuttled from the library parking lot to Boston Market and yet again to a community center. Unfortunately, the new location isn't nearly as convenient: It's unlikely people will (or can)

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Pikesville on Saturday night, Baltimore County police said. The man, whose identity was not immediately available, was hit at about6:30 p.m. in the 3200 block of Smith Ave., police said. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. No additional details were available. jkanderson@baltsun.com Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts

Playing his first season at No. 1 singles, the junior shined with a 17-0 mark that was capped on Saturday when he defeated Blair's Dukyoung Park to capture the state title at College Park.  Razumovsky, who played doubles his first two years, came away with a hard-fought 6-5, 7-6 (7-5) win over Park to give Pikesville its first state champion.  After missing an easy overhead that would have sealed the match in the tie breaker, Razumovsky regrouped to win the next point on a long rally.

Baltimore County police quickly arrested a man who authorities say held up a bank Thursday morning in Pikesville by threatening to use a bomb that turned out to be a fake. Police said the man walked into a Bank of America branch in the 2800 block of Smith Ave. shortly after 9 a.m. and demanded money from a teller, saying that he had a bomb. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and the man left. While he was in the parking lot, police said, dye packs with the money exploded.

A century and a half ago when travelers traversed present-day Pikesville, they had to pay a toll: A score of sheep could pass for 20 cents.They can't raise money for improvements in Pikesville like that any more. Instead, merchants in that northwest Baltimore County community are forming a special tax district to better coordinate their marketing, spruce up their streets and combat the malls that have wooed away much of their business.With recent approval by the County Council, Pikesville is creating a commercial district management authority.

Recently, Baltimore County stepped up efforts to eliminate signs on lawns and poles in residential neighborhoods ("Crackdown on nuisance road signs," April 26), but what we have around Park Heights Avenue and Stevenson Road is a problem with numerous tractor-trailers parked from Friday night to Monday morning on Brooks Robinson Drive (formerly Radio Tower Drive). This road primarily serves a residential neighborhood, and anyone who wants to walk along this stretch of road must do so in traffic as the trucks occupy the shoulder.

The Pikesville Chamber of Commerce is throwing a tasting event on May 3 at the Hilton Baltimore North/Pkesville. Participating vendors include Marin Luna Latin Grille, Mari Luna Latin Grille, Pikes Diner, Island Quizine, Suburban House and Quarry Bagel. Taste Pikesville , "a night of food, festivitiy and fun," costs $30 in advance, $35 at the door. For information call 410-484-2337 or email the chamber at info@pikesvillechamber.org Other vendors include Mt. Washington Tavern, Ledo Pizza, Pasta & Pub, Sofi's Crepes, Simply Elegant Catering, Van Gogh Vodka, The Wild Pea, Gourmet Again, Boordy Wines, Quarry Wine & Spirits, North Oaks, Innovative Gourmet, Original Fish & Chips, Vernisage, Coffee with T, The Fresh Market, Royal Wines, Many Mini Cakes and Marb, LLC A portion of proceeds are headed to the Baltimore County Community Relations Council.

One-year-old Daniel Herman isn't a big fan of matzo, said his mother, Ahuva Herman. But any lingering fussiness from the past eight days disappeared Sunday as Daniel got his baby teeth into a piece of egg bagel. He bounced and giggled on his mother's lap as he gnawed away happily at Goldberg's New York Bagels in Pikesville. The Hermans, from Queens, N.Y., were in town to visit family for Passover. They were among the hordes of Jewish families that descended on kosher eateries such as Goldberg's, David Chu's China Bistro and Tov Pizza late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, looking to break their fast on yeast breads after the end of Passover at sundown.

Pikesville Track Classic Results (Saturday at Pikesville) BOYS Team scores (top 5): 1. Reservoir, 68; 2. Wilde Lake, 61; 3. Mount Hebron, 51; 4. (tie) McDonogh, Old Mill, 42. 100-meter dash: 1. Wilson (WL), 11.04; 2. Wagner (OM), 11.06; 3. Lane (CAT), 11.07. 110 hurdles: 1. Woods (CEN), 14.63; 2. Haley (MH), 14.63; 3. Ricks (CAR), 15.50. 200: 1. Motta (RES), 22.16; 2. Akosa (WES), 22.51; 3. Randlett-Tydings (CAT), 22.60.

The top-ranked McDonogh girls have relied heavily on depth to grow into the area's dominant track and field team the past few years. But unranked Franklin surprised the Eagles with that same formula Saturday. Franklin didn't take first in a single event at the Pikesville Track Classic, but the Indians earned top-three finishes in nine of the 18 events to win with 84 points. McDonogh won seven times, but that wasn't enough, as the Eagles (72 points) settled for second. No. 8 Mount Hebron finished third with 70 points, as Michaela Wilkins won the 400 meters and 800 meters and the Vikings also took the 1,600 relay.

Suzanne K. Mensh, who ran Baltimore County's orphans' court for two decades and served as Circuit Court clerk for six terms, died Wednesday at Northwest Hospital. Her family said no cause of death was given. Mensh, 82, had been admitted to the hospital four days earlier because of her deteriorating physical condition, said a son, Spencer Mensh of Reisterstown. "She loved, heart and soul, what she did," he said by phone Friday. Mensh served as the clerk of the Baltimore County Circuit Court from 1986 until May 2010.

Baltimore County police found the body of a deceased man inside a vehicle Thursday morning at Woodholme Country Club in Pikesville. Police believe the man could be 78-year-old Norman Hurwitz, who was reported missing from his home in Pikesville on Dec. 20. Detectives have not confirmed the identity of the body, but the man "and the description have similarities," Cpl. Mike Hill said. Hill said there does not appear to be any foul play. The car was found off a cart path on the country club's golf course, according to police.

Janset Nahum, a registered nurse and neighborhood activist who was known as the "Unofficial Mayor of Sugarville," died March 9 of lung cancer at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson. She was 79. Janset Aranlar was born in Adapazari, near Istanbul, one of three children. After her father died when she was 2, her mother was unable to care for her, and she was put up for adoption. "She was adopted by a wonderful couple who adored and raised her," said her husband of 50 years, Dr. Albert Nahum, a retired internist and former chief of staff at the old Church Home Hospital.

Baltimore County police have charged a New Windsor man with trying to steal a bronze statue of a boy with a kite from a Pikesville home in December, and have linked the suspect to other metal thefts around the state. Michael Francis Griesser, 25, of the 3700 block of Roop Road in Carroll County, is being held in a detention center in lieu of $20,000 bail. He is charged with nine criminal counts, including attempted theft under $10,000 and burglary. Police said in court charging documents that in addition to the statue, Griesser slso is charged with stealing copper wires and grounding plates, some worth up to $10,000, from cell phone towers in Baltimore County.