NEWS
By Julie Scharper | August 10, 2007
The clatter of hooves and clink of bells down a city street. The soulful voices proclaiming local cantaloupes and watermelons. For more than a century, Baltimore residents have associated these sounds with the street vendors they call "A-rabs," a long "A" followed by a short second syllable. But the name grates on the ears of some people of Arabic descent. "Arab-Americans like myself feel very strongly about this," said Bash Pharoan, the president of the local American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
NEWS
By DAN RODRICKS | August 19, 2007
Every time something happens with the arabbers of Baltimore - the controversies and contretemps are cyclical - I think: When are we going to get our act together and give the produce ponies, their handlers, their customers and the city's tourism industry what they all deserve? Ten things should happen: 1. City leaders need to announce, boldly and clearly, that they want the produce ponies to thrive and that they are willing to promote them to the world. While the sight of the arabbers might be familiar to longtime Baltimoreans, they have a real wow factor among visitors and newcomers.
NEWS
By Brenda J. Buote | January 12, 1999
Carroll County Farm Museum officials agreed yesterday to explore a proposal that would change the fees that festival vendors must pay to sell their wares at the popular tourist attraction, saving many businesses money.Under the proposal, vendors would pay a flat fee to reserve a sales booth at farm museum events. Nonprofit organizations are required to give the Westminster museum 10 percent of the money they raise. All other vendors must give 15 percent."I've talked with several vendors, and I think they would favor a flat fee," said Commissioner Julia Walsh Gouge, who suggested the change during yesterday's Farm Museum Advisory Board meeting.
NEWS
By Pat Brodowski | January 20, 1999
CHARLES CASSETTA of Hampstead has been recognized as a world leader among professionals who assess personal potential and direct it toward corporate success.Two weeks ago, Cassetta was chosen from 2,500 candidates for the International Trainer of the Year Award.This is the top achievement granted by Target Training International, a company based in Scottsdale, Ariz., that oversees professional distributors of training materials in 40 countries.Cassetta's award was based on frequent letters of appreciation the home office has received from people affected by the book and videotapes he has written.
BUSINESS
By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE | May 19, 1999
Loehmann's Inc., the New York-based retailer that offers designer apparel at bargain prices, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday in Wilmington, Del.The chain, whose first store opened in 1920, said it had assets of $188.7 million and liabilities of $184.1 million. On Monday, Loehmann's failed to make a $5.5 million interest payment to creditors.In a written statement, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Friedman said, "The decision to file for Chapter 11, while difficult, represents the most viable option for restructuring our company."
NEWS
BY A SUN STAFF WRITER | September 22, 1999
The 21st annual Westminster Fallfest begins tonight with the annual parade through town from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Marching units, cars, floats, clowns and local personalities will wind their way west on Monroe Avenue, south on Pennsylvania Avenue, east on West Main Street, north on Longwell Avenue, and end at East Middle School.For four days, the city celebrates the start of a new season on the city playground off Longwell Avenue and surrounding area.Tomorrow's activities include a ride night -- six hours of rides for $12 ($10 with a coupon)
NEWS
By Anne Haddad | April 4, 1999
Anyone who attended the first Taneytown Home and Garden Show last year will not recognize the second and much bigger one scheduled for May 22 at Memorial Park.Last year's show featured about 12 vendors selling plants on the Jubilee grocery store parking lot, said Pam Harlow, a resident who is co-chairwoman of the event.At least, that's what she has been told. She didn't go last year."I didn't even know about it," Harlow said.This year, she and co-chairwoman Melissa Harris expect close to 70 vendors selling plants and crafts, demonstrations on bed planting and building a pond, and rides in a tethered hot-air balloon, weather permitting.
NEWS
By Ivan Penn | March 27, 1999
With just over a week before Opening Day at Camden Yards, concern about fan safety is again threatening to restrict where streets vendors can peddle their wares.The Maryland Stadium Authority wants to keep pushcart entrepreneurs from operating on the south side of Camden Street next to the stadium because of concern for the throngs of fans who use that walkway area to enter the stadium.Moreover, state regulations prohibit the street vendors from selling their merchandise on state property, the Stadium Authority said yesterday, and a recent land survey found that the south side of Camden Street is owned by the state.
NEWS
March 28, 1998
EVER SINCE Harborplace opened in 1980, the "world famous Lexington Market" has played second fiddle in Baltimore.Its shabbiness will become more apparent as new Inner Harbor attractions open for the tourist season.The food and produce vendors of Lexington Market have been part of the city since at least 1803. Today, the market presents a dichotomy: Its occupancy is high and its quasi-governmental operating company is making a profit, but many merchants wonder about the emporium's future. Overall sales volume may have remained stable, but the client base is not expanding.
NEWS
By Donna R. Engle | March 22, 1998
A turf battle over artisans, crafts people and food vendors is driving a wedge between the organizers of two Mount Airy community festivals that attract throngs of visitors to the town's picturesque Main Street.The Mount Airy Fall Festival, a two-day event held each October, and the Spring Fling, a one-day festival in May, have co-existed peacefully the past two years in this town of about 5,000 in southwest Carroll.The source of the feud is a letter circulated by the Mount Airy Fall Festival Committee to food and drink vendors and craft sellers.