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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Homes for Sale in Anne Arundel County

Find homes for sale in Anne Arundel County on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

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Crofton's Priciest Homes for Rent

Here's a look at the homes with the highest asking rents in Crofton, according to Zillow.com

Not everyone is in the market to buy a home, but renting can also be tough as monthly rates have been rising.  Here's a look at five of the most expensive homes available for rent in Crofton, according to Zillow. 1760 W. Regents Park Rd. 2503 Lesh Ct. 2381 Laconia Ct. 1760 Abermarle Ct. 1436 Thornbury Ct. Source: Zillow.com

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Local Grocery Deals for Memorial Day

Patch has scanned the circulars to find you the best bargains on everything for your weekend cookout

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, so it's probably time to stock up on all of the essentials for your family cookout.  Patch scanned the local supermarket circulars to find you the best deals on everything you need. Here's a look at what the local stores have to offer.  Wegmans - A club pack of spare ribs with two racks is $3.29/pound. The store also has big 2-3 pound buckets of all salad varieties for $7.50. There's also a bag of 50 littleneck clams for $14.99. (Prices in effect through June 1.) Giant - Pork spare ribs are $1.99 per pound. There's a buy on, get on free deal on Ballpark hot dogs and Lay's potato chips. Ground beef patties are $3.99 per pound. Bottles of Kraft barbecue sauce are just a dollar. Safeway - Lean ground beef is…

Petco Looking to Hire at Waugh Chapel

The store has posted several job listings for dog trainers, sales people and even stylists

The Petco store at the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre is looking to fill a number of positions.  A review of Careerbuilder.com shows at least eight positions, including those in sales, dog training and styling.  Here's a look at a few of the listings. Click on the links to read the full listing from Careerbuilder.com and learn how to apply.  Inventory and Pricing Department Manager Duties: Ensuring accurate pricing and tracking inventory Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D, retail experience Pet Stylist Duties: Performing grooming services, promoting store offerings Requirements: One year of experience, or a graduate of a licensed grooming program Dog Trainer Duties: Customer service, working with animals Requirements: High school …

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Homes for Sale in Crofton This Week

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BLOG: Elevation a Hit With Vegetarians, Too

Elevation Burger may be known for its beef, but one Patch blogger also gives it good reviews for its veggie burgers, too

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Top Maryland Headlines: Twitter Trouble, House of Cards in MD, First Lady Inspires

What advice did the first lady give graduates? Will electricity rates go up - again? Get all the Maryland news with one click on Patch.

  By Patch Staff It was a big news week in Maryland last week, with a visit by the first lady, a commuter nightmare in Montgomery and a heads up for a sixth casino in the state. All the headlines from 48 Patch sites across Maryland: Berliner Calls for Better Electricity Service with 'Utility 2.0' Montgomery County Council Member Roger Berliner asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to require that substantial changes be made to electricity services in the state. Meanwhile, Pepco is asking for permission to raise rates. Michelle Obama to Bowie State Grads: It's Time to Feel Hungry Again In a speech rich with historical references, the first lady reminded the BSU class of 2013 why education is important. Report: Quince Orchard Students…

Friday, May 17, 2013

Top Headlines in Anne Arundel: New Burgers, Threat at Old Mill and Dwyer Sentenced

Patch rounds up the top stories from around the county this past week.

Here are top headlines from the eight Patch sites in Anne Arundel County. Click each headline to read the full story. Elevation Burger Opens at Waugh Chapel The newest dining option in Gambrills offers organic burgers. Read more on Crofton Patch. Old Mill Complex Receives Bomb Threat, Teen Arrested Police say an 18-year-old Baltimore man made threats for personal reasons, and there was no evidence of a real threat to student safety. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch. 'Tanked' Stars Show Off New Aquariums at Westfield Annapolis Mall Two aquariums being built by the TV show's experts will be centerpieces for a remodeled section of the mall that will include a new dining cafe. Read more on Annapolis Patch. Del. Don Dwyer Sentenced to 30 Days …

Crofton Resident, Dancer Wins Technology Scholarship

Ashley Strickler won the $3,000 scholarship for her interest in developing software to improve the performance of dancers

A Crofton resident and Towson University student recently won a scholarship for her work in developing software to analyze the movements of dancers.  Ashley Strickler, a junior at Towson, won the $3,000 scholarship from the Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum, a group that fosters communication between top technology professionals.  Strickler is a business management and computer science major and member of the school dance team. As part of the application process, Strickler was asked to describe how technology fit with their professional goals. She presented her plans to develop software that will evaluate the skill of dancers, similar to how some software can critique golf and baseball swings.  Four other Towson students won scholarships from the Mid…

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Five New Jobs in Crofton, May 16

This week's look at local jobs features positions in banking, construction and health care.

If you're seeking a new job, check out these new listings for positions in the Crofton area. Click on the links for full job descriptions and to learn how to apply.  Personal Banker Company: Wells Fargo Duties: Manage customer portfolios and selling banking products Requirements: One year of experience in selling Construction Project Manager Company: Unspecified site development company  Duties: Construction and engineering coordination, managing of contractors  Requirements: At least 7 years of related experience  Retail Consultant/Wireless Sales Company: MobilRev Duties: Selling Sprint wireless products Requirements: One year of experience preferred Toddler Teacher Company: Goddard School Duties: Caring for children, developing lesson …

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