NEWS
February 3, 2010
A window washer became stuck Tuesday afternoon outside the 13th floor of a building under construction in the 800 block of Lancaster St. in Fells Point and was rescued in less than an hour by city firefighters, said Chief Kevin Cartwright, a Fire Department spokesman. The man was uninjured and declined to talk to reporters. Cartwright said a small motor above the platform the man was working on malfunctioned about 3 p.m., preventing the platform from moving up or down, and that ropes became tangled.
NEWS
By Larry Carson | larry.carson@baltsun.com | January 16, 2010
Members of the Columbia Association's three gyms can wave their free towels goodbye starting Nov. 1, the result of an austere budget proposed for the next two years that would also reduce employee pay raises but leave residents' property lien fees unchanged. The towel move would save up to $5 million over a decade and also help the environment, officials said. But some of the few residents who've heard about the idea aren't buying it. "I no way agree it's environmental," said Cynthia Coyle of Harper's Choice, the elected CA board member who heads the committee examining the budget.
BUSINESS
By Liz F. Kay | liz.kay@baltsun.com | December 12, 2009
Marylanders who wait until March to switch to certain energy-efficient electric water heaters, refrigerators and clothes washers will be eligible for a federal "cash for appliances" rebate, according to the Maryland Energy Administration. The U.S. Department of Energy approved Maryland's proposal for the energy-efficient appliances rebate program Thursday. The state's share is $5.4 million, paid for by stimulus plan dollars. Under the approved terms, consumers can apply for a $300 rebate after purchasing an electric heat pump water heater, which is more energy-efficient than standard electric water heaters.
BUSINESS
By DAN THANH DANG | January 27, 2008
When you've tried everything you can think of to resolve a problem and then given up in despair, you might be surprised to find that there's still reason to hope. Ann Saltzman discovered that gem recently after more than four months of fruitless attempts to repair a spasmodic and possibly possessed Frigidaire washing machine she bought for $747 in April 2005. The washer worked fine for two years, the 65-year-old Owings Mills nurse said. Then in September, the trouble began. After 15 minutes of run time, the motor cut off and restarted every five minutes.
FEATURES
By KATE SHATZKIN | June 24, 2006
What it is -- A grill mop with a silicone brush What we like about it --This mop from grillmeister Elizabeth Karmel makes good on the promise of silicone; it helped our sticky ribs stay moist on the grill, and the long, angled handle was comfortable to use and kept us safely away from the fire. Its smooth, flexible brush cleaned up beautifully in the dish washer, with no lingering odors. What it costs --$11.99 Where to buy it --Kitchen and houseware stores and www. bbqproshop.com
NEWS
June 22, 2006
Open hydrants are blamed in main's break A 6-inch water main ruptured beneath a Northeast Baltimore thoroughfare yesterday afternoon, and the city blamed the problem on people opening fire hydrants illegally. The main, in the 3200 block of Belair Road, burst about 3 p.m. At least 10 homes in the 3000 block of Clifton Park Terrace lost water service, and both streets were shut for repairs. Eight hydrants were open within a three-block radius, said Kurt Kocher, a Department of Public Works spokesman.