Highlights
The once shady hills of rural Hunt Valley have vastly changed since the McCormick Company first moved there in 1962. Other companies were quick to follow suit, and many notable businesses now have national or regional headquarters located there. For the most part, that's what this area is about -- the big businesses that occupy it, and the hotels, restaurants and other smaller businesses that cater to them. Its proximity to Baltimore, either by I-83 or the Light Rail, makes it a perfect commuting stop. In 2005 the old Hunt Valley Mall was renovated and turned into an outdoor mall, reminiscent of The Avenue at White Marsh, with both sit-down chain restaurants and more casual spots...
The once shady hills of rural Hunt Valley have vastly changed since the McCormick Company first moved there in 1962. Other companies were quick to follow suit, and many notable businesses now have national or regional headquarters located there. For the most part, that's what this area is about -- the big businesses that occupy it, and the hotels, restaurants and other smaller businesses that cater to them. Its proximity to Baltimore, either by I-83 or the Light Rail, makes it a perfect commuting stop. In 2005 the old Hunt Valley Mall was renovated and turned into an outdoor mall, reminiscent of The Avenue at White Marsh, with both sit-down chain restaurants and more casual spots to grab lunch. The renovated Hunt Valley Towne Centre also features a huge movie theater and even bigger grocery store in Wegman's, as well as many shops, ranging from Dick's Sporting Goods to DSW Shoe Warehouse. Although the once-rural area has become increasingly suburban, there are still vestiges to remind you that you are out in the country -- Oregon Ridge Park, Beaver Dam and the Northern Central Rail Trail are all excellent places to hike, swim, bike or otherwise enjoy Mother Nature. Furthermore, Hunt Valley is the host to many horse racing events in the spring, including the annual Hunt Cup and frequent races at nearby Shawan Downs.
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Strawberry fields forever
Special to The Baltimore SunThe giant strawberry fields outside the towns of Salinas and Watsonville, Calif., south of San Jose, seem to stretch on forever. In Merced County, east of Santa Cruz, the tomato fields roll on and on for miles. For some old-timers in our area, these...Tags: Campbell Soup Company, Sales, Wicomico County, Auction Service, Farms
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City, Balto. Co. police probe separate deaths
Baltimore City and Baltimore County police were investigating separate deaths. County police said they found the body of an unidentified man in a parked vehicle at Sparks Valley and York roads in Hunt Valley about 3 p.m. yesterday. The man was...Tags: Death and Dying
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Frances Virginia Dentry, registered nurse
Frances Virginia Dentry, a retired registered nurse and family historian, died of cancer Nov. 20 at her Towson home. She was 88. Born Frances Virginia Bortner in Baltimore and raised on a family farm in White Hall, she was a 1937 Sparks High School...Tags: Edward Taylor Jr., American Revolutionary War, Timonium, Christianity, Real Estate Agents
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Bank of America, Zurich planning moves from city locations
Two large Baltimore employers are planning to either move some jobs from the city or sell their buildings, creating new office vacancies in a difficult real estate market. Bank of America will move a portion of its city operations and an estimated 200...Tags: Public Officials, Harbor East, Sheila Dixon, National Government, Insurance
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Light rail by the numbers
Baltimore Sun reporter29 Length, in miles, of the light rail system from Hunt Valley to Cromwell Station 30,000 Usual number of light rail riders daily 15 Length, in miles, of track closed during the partial shutdown in autumn 2008 26 Number of light rail cars usually in... -
People on the Move
Advertising •H&D Branding announced the appointments of Kristin Huber as an account coordinator, Janet Murray as a production artist, Vetry Ramachandran as vice president and creative director and Bryan Pope as print production manager at the...Tags: Marketing
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Light rail riders should expect delays during wheel repairs
Light rail commuters are advised to leave 35 to 40 minutes early while wheel repairs continue, a Maryland Transit Administration spokeswoman said. Service between North Avenue and Hunt Valley has been replaced with shuttle buses, and single-car trains... -
MTA to restore light rail to Hunt Valley on Sunday
The northern half of the Baltimore light rail system will be back on track all the way to Hunt Valley as of Sunday, the Maryland Transit Administration said today. The MTA said its engineering staff has devised a way to bring its trains to a halt in...Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Vehicles
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Light rail stretch closes
By a Baltimore Sun reporterLight rail service has been discontinued indefinitely between the North Avenue and Hunt Valley stations because a large number of trains are out of service for wheel maintenance, the Maryland Transit Administration has announced. The disruption in...Tags: Timonium, Public Transportation, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Vehicles
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Gooey leaves on tracks lead to shutting half of light rail system
Thousands of Baltimore-area commuters were forced to abandon trains and board buses Monday, the first workday disrupted by a light rail shutdown that closed the northern half of the system. State officials were unable to say how long service would be...Tags: Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Emergency Incidents, Emergency Planning, Metal and Mineral, Timonium
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Half of light rail halted indefinitely
Thousands of Baltimore-area commuters were forced to abandon trains and board buses yesterday, the first workday disrupted by a light rail shutdown that closed the northern half of the system. State officials were unable to say how long service would be...Tags: Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Emergency Incidents, Emergency Planning, Metal and Mineral, Timonium
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MTA official says rail shutdown might have been prevented
The current shutdown of half of Baltimore's light rail line likely could have been prevented had Maryland Transit Administration engineers decided in 2000 to spend about $4 million on an electronic system designed to prevent trains from sliding on...Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Emergency Incidents, Timonium, Electronics, Glen Burnie
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