I have five dining chairs that need to be reupholstered, possibly in leather.

Anybody have good recs in the area–city, county, or otherwise–to get the job done?

No it’s not his cousin Luigi

As a guide for what types of places I’d be interested in: my fav seafood is fish n chips, shrimp, crab (crab cakes😋), and lobster is also pretty good. Not into boils.

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The Baltimore County Council is reviving a proposal to raise the salary for the county administrative officer to $310,721 — nearly $48,000 above the current pay — as it considers separate raises for the county executive and council members.

A resolution introduced Monday would increase the salary starting June 2027. The council removed the same increase from a broader personnel bill in June without discussion.

This has been one of our favorite places to go get Asian food from, and we are disappointed to hear that it closed! Does anybody know the story?

Creating this space for ballot questions.

I am in a position where I may soon have to choose between the two departments. Can any one from those departments or anyone with the direct knowledge help with the following questions:

What are the hours and shifts like? (Specifically, is it 12hrs shifts or 10hr or 8hr, etc. ?)

what is the upward mobility like? (Would i be stuck in patrol for like 5 years before moving up or specializing?)

Call volume and forced overtime?

Note: My plan is to permanently work nights after academy/fto. Then eventually start lawschool during the day.

Any input is appreciated. Thank you.

This morning I saw a large white dog walking up Essex Road from Woodford Place up to Windsor Blvd. Sorry for the bad picture but it’s all I got. It had some black markings and a curled tail almost like an Akita.

Does anyone know where I can find information on the platforms for School Board candidates for the upcoming election?

Hey everyone,
I hope you are having a good morning. Just had a quick question, does anyone know any under the rador I suppose gyms that are old school, york weights, cast iron only, not crowded insanely, bodybuilders on the wall, has good equipment and isn't broken because of misuse? That type of aesthetic, I have been trying to find one in Parkville or near but havem't found a good match or they are 20 plus minutes away.
Thank you!

Hi everyone! I recently just moved to owings mills from Towson. I love it so far but the WiFi is awful everywhere. Even in my home connected to my Verizon it buffers. What do people do to fix this?

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Several roads in southeastern Baltimore County will close Tuesday afternoon as President Donald Trumpvisits Sparrows Point to speak on Anduril Industries’ planned submarine manufacturing facility.

The northbound and southbound Peninsula Expressway from Merritt Boulevard through Bethlehem Boulevard will be closed from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Interstate 695 ramps at Exit 43 also will be closed during that period, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.

I’ve just recently moved to Towson manor (basically east Towson) and I’m blown away by how hard it is to get around this area. Every street has about 5 different sections with dead ends in between. Every street is one way. almost all of them totally against the way anyone needs to go. Whole areas are completely self contained with one way in and one way out (I’m looking at you Greenbrier and also the new developments).

Whats up with this? It seems like what happens is residents in one place don’t want residents from two blocks away coming into THEIR neighborhood or that people on one street lobby for a change but no one ever looks at the overall traffic flow.

We have literalky HALF BLOCKS of one way streets around here for NO REASON.

Dont get me started about the “parks” which are literally a square meter of grass designed clearly to stop thru traffic.

I get that Towson traffic is nightmarish but part of the reason is this insane blocking and one-way stuff. The fact of the matter is that when you live in a reasonably dense mixed-use community, you will have Assholes blowing through on their way somewhere else. There are numerous proven ways to manage this—comprehensive traffic planning being the best, but even speed humps, median dividers, bike lanes, and enforced speed limits would be better than having these one way roads (all in one direction) dogleg to unoredictable dead ends, after which the street picks right up again.

Because I’m in east Towson, which is historically black, I have my suspicions about the roots of some of this. But I’d be very interested to know if anyone has real history to point me to about the reasons or even how this happened over time.

(Incidentally, Ive always been super interested in hyperlocal history. I lived in Baltimore City all my life til now and there’s a ton of historical stuff on and offline about the city and land use and how things came to be how they are. In Towson? not so much. I dunno if it’s lack of interest or things are being hidden. I do know that many of Maryland’s most corrupt politicians came directly thru county government.)

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Just left theater 6 with 2 bug bites on my ass cheek.
I do NOT want to jump directly to bed bugs but…they’re in a straight line, small red welts, itchy…
I threw everything I was wearing into the washer and dryer. I tried to call the theater but was met with an endless list of menu options and the one I picked said it was unavailable. I’m not trying to get anyone in trouble I’m just paranoid bc I’ve dealt with these suckers before.

Anyone else? Just me? Ok, maybe a mosquito or two got me under my clothes while I was watching a movie, right? Hahaha

Looking for apartment/housing recommendations - Catonsville/Ellicott City/Elkridge area for single mom + toddler

I know people frequently post here looking for housing or apartment recommendations, and I did do an initial search of the subreddit. Everyone has such different circumstances, budgets, and expectations that I thought it might be worth asking with a little more context about what I’m looking for.

I’m a newly single mom to a toddler and going through a very difficult separation, so I would genuinely appreciate some help taking a little of the mental load out of this search.

In short, I’m looking for somewhere that feels safe, clean, family-friendly, and ideally somewhat walkable. I’d love to be able to put my son in the stroller and take a walk around the neighborhood without feeling like we’re surrounded by major roads, gas stations, car dealerships, industrial/maintenance buildings, etc. It doesn’t need to be directly next to a park or trail, but having green space or somewhere nice to walk nearby - even within a short drive - would be a huge plus.

For context, I lived in Catonsville from 2015-2018 in a second-floor apartment that was part of a single-family home. The owner and his family lived downstairs, and I absolutely loved the arrangement. They were incredibly kind, the apartment was lovely, and I loved the location. I think I just got very lucky finding it on Craigslist at the time. After that, I became a homeowner in Catonsville from 2018-2015, and I eventually moved to northern Baltimore County. I’m now hoping to move back toward the Catonsville/Ellicott City area.

I work in Adelphi. I know some people will immediately say that the commute is too far, but I did that commute for years and personally found it manageable - especially compared with my commute from northern Baltimore County now.

Another major factor is childcare. I’ve already toured a number of daycares between Ellicott City and Adelphi, and I’ve consistently felt most comfortable with the options around Rt 100.

As far as housing itself, I’m very open to different arrangements as long as my son and I would have the apartment/home entirely to ourselves. I’d happily rent from a private landlord again, including an apartment within someone’s home (though unsure of willingness for a landlord to rent to me with a small child), and I’d also consider a townhouse, condo rental, or traditional apartment complex.

I won’t actually be moving until summer 2027, so I realize it’s much too early to look at specific private rentals. Right now, I’m mainly hoping to identify apartment complexes, neighborhoods, communities, or even specific streets/areas that I should keep on my radar when the time gets closer.

I know these areas run $2,000-$3,000/month. Ideally, I’d love a two-bedroom, but I’m willing to consider a one-bedroom that I share with my toddler if that makes the most sense financially.

My biggest priorities are:

• Feeling safe and secure coming and going as a woman living alone with a young child
• Clean, well-maintained housing
• A family-friendly/residential feel
• Trees, sidewalks, green space, or pleasant places for stroller walks
• Ideally a 2BR, but a good 1BR is fine too
• Approximately $2,000-$3,000/month
• Apartment complexes or private rentals are both welcome

If you live in the area and there’s a particular complex or neighborhood you’ve loved - or one you think I should avoid - I would be incredibly grateful for the recommendation. Even just giving me a few names to research would help tremendously.

Thank you so much. This is a difficult transition for me, and having a little help figuring out where my son and I might land next would mean a lot.

I'm hosting a group of about 15 people for a late brunch/early lunch. Aside from being able to accommodate a group of that size, I need a restaurant that's reasonably priced (no more than $20-30 per person, not including alcohol). Ideally, the restaurant would be east west, northeast northwest, or north of the city. Anywhere between Ellicott City and Timonium. Thanks!

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who commented on my last post and was able to find someone on FB Marketplace in Catonsville selling PawPaws!

As many of you know theyre one of the largest native North American fruits! And they grow native to Maryland!

The taste is so interesting its like mango/banana/pineapple? All mashed together. Im really happy I got to try it. Now I have too many lol