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Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thomas Nicholas Marudas, Baltimore harbor urban planner, dies
Thomas Nicholas Marudas, an urban planner who managed development along Baltimore's harbor and downtown's west side, died of respiratory failure May 28 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Guilford resident was 79. Born in Detroit, he was the son of Nicholas Marudas, an account manager for a Detroit-based coffee company, and his wife, Stavroula 'Lula' Marudas, a homemaker. He was a graduate of David L. MacKenzie High School and earned degrees at Wayne State University and Catholic University of America, where he studied urban planning. As a college undergraduate, he joined the Young Democrats and was an alternate delegate at the contentious 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He came to Baltimore and joined the city's Department of Housing and Community Development in the 1970s and worked with neighborhoods in urban renewal areas. 'Mayor William Donald Schaefer recognized Tom's ability to work with people. Tom would stop and talk to you,' said a planning colleague, Ron Kreitner. 'He could be light when things were serious and when you worked with Tom, you could be sure things would be done.' Mr. Marudas went on to oversee the transformation of the Inner Harbor along Key Highway at the base of Federal Hill. After leaving city government, he joined developers to convert a 42-acre site — a former Key Highway shipyard — into a $600 million residential development, including the HarborView apartment tower and marina. He also shepherded the controversial development ordinance through the Baltimore City Council. He later became an aide to the late Baltimore lawyer and Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos. Mr. Marudas joined a redevelopment effort known as the Westside Renaissance Inc. and championed a project that brought the restoration of the Everyman and Hippodrome theaters to the area around West Fayette and Eutaw streets. He also worked to strengthen a partnership with the University of Maryland's downtown campus. He helped coordinate the Orioles' landmark baseball games with Cuba's national team. Several years later, in coordination again with the Orioles and Mr. Angelos, Mr. Marudas spearheaded an effort to help Greece field a national baseball team for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Mr. Marudas was a longtime parishioner and past president of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. His family described him as a proud Greek-American, involved in both local and international Hellenic efforts, including co-leading a delegation during the early 80s to establish Baltimore as a Sister City to Piraeus, Greece. His family said that one of the major highlights of his life was having the opportunity to travel regularly with his wife to Greece, where they spent summers with extended family and friends. Mr. Marudas had a particular love for traditional Greek music and played clarinet in a Greek-Armenian band during his college years. He was also an accomplished Greek dancer. He had a great interest in politics and was an active volunteer on various Democratic campaigns. Federal Judge Ellen Hollander, a family friend, said, 'Tom never lost his passion for politics. He was incredibly ethical, smart and a treasured friend. He was one of the most righteous and humble people I've ever had the fortune to know.' Michael Sarbanes, also a family friend, said, 'It was a given that Tom would help out in a situation. Tom could not stand when a person was selfish.' Iris Reeves, former Baltimore City councilmember, dies Donald Warren Richardson, Richardson Farms co-owner, dies Ed Andrews III, Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, dies Marian M. Hogan, retired elementary school teacher, dies Neil William Curran, former Baltimore city planner and organic farmer, dies Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Georgia C. Samios Marudas, a retired Baltimore Sun editor; a son, Peter T. Marudas, of Shaker Heights, Ohio; a daughter, Stephanie M. Marudas, of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren. His son, Nicholas T. Marudas, died in 2015. Services were private. Have a news tip? Contact Jacques Kelly at and 410-332-6570.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Land deal would preserve historic Guilford Woods for years to come, Guilford College says
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A historic stretch of land on the campus of a Triad college will never be developed thanks to a new deal. According to Guilford College, the college and Piedmont Land Conservancy have signed a 'memorandum of understanding' to pursue a conservation easement to permanently protect a large swath of Guilford Woods. Guilford College Bryan Series to end after 20-year run The easement would protect 120 acres of land on the Guilford College campus, including a tree known as the ',' a 300-year-old tulip poplar. This deal would ensure that this area, one of Greensboro's last undeveloped woodlands, according to the college, would never be developed, but would remain owned by the college. PLC wants to fund the easement by raising $8.5 million, which would be available to the college by 2028. 'While the proceeds will not be factored in the current $5 million 'For the Good of Guilford' campaign that concludes June 30, the money will be important in Guilford's longer-term financial strategy,' the college writes. The college states that this is an 'ideal solution' for the community and the college, who have 'long sought' a way to support the college and preserve Guilford Woods, which has ecological and historical value to the community. 'Guilford College is proud to be part of this partnership to preserve Guilford Woods,' said Guilford's acting president, Jean Bordewich. 'We are committed to ensuring this beloved Greensboro landscape remains protected and accessible for generations to come.' 'This is a win-win-win for PLC, Guilford College and the greater community,' said Mary Magrinat, incoming PLC board president and longtime community advocate. 'The land will be permanently protected, Guilford College will receive vital financial support for its programs, and the public will gain official access to pristine green space in a rapidly growing part of Greensboro.' In 2017, the federal government recognized the land as one of the earliest documented sites of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Guilford College states in their release. This easement will connect to Julian and Ethel Clay Price Park, 100 acres that are also protected by PLC, linking it to Greensboro's existing trail network. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sweetwater residents supporting each other after tornado in Loudon County
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) — An EF0 tornado moved through Loudon County Friday morning, damaging multiple structures and injuring five people. Most of the damage was found off Holt Road near the border of both Loudon and Monroe Counties. In a matter of moments everything changed for this community. Richard L. Bean to retire after mayor calls out problems at juvenile detention center 'Just total shock, because there was no warning like it hit so fast and it was over so fast, I've never been through something like this,' said Leslie Guilford. Guilford said the tornado was like nothing she had ever experienced before. 'We came running outside and there's a camper next door, and it had flipped over four times, and there were people trapped inside, so we ran down there in the rain to help try to make sure they were okay,' she said. 'We had the neighbors call 911 and then everybody started showing up to help and assess all the damage.' Four people were in the camper that flipped over, in talking to their family 6 News learned despite some minor injuries, they were doing okay. However, like many other residents, they weren't the only ones who were home when it happened. 'It was early this morning, and I think it was around 8:30, It just got really loud and the ceiling started creaking and all that other stuff,' said Craig Brackett. 'Next thing I know, I'm getting a call as a responder for the camper that had rolled over and I knew exactly, it was on our property.' National Weather Service surveying damage in Loudon County Brackett works as a first responder and also co-owns Grain Bin Commodities off Holt Road. He said multiple parts of his property were damaged, including two Airbnb's and two barns, one of which they use for events like 'Fall at the Farm.' 'It's all about people, the buildings are replaceable and we've got a lot of buildings to replace, but that's okay. The people are okay, that's what matters,' said Brackett. He said now that they know everyone off the road is safe, they will help each other rebuild. 'We have some of the best neighbors, they've been so supportive through everything, and they were the first ones down here right after it happened,' said Guilford. 'So we're thankful for Callie and Craig and all the other neighbors that have come by.' Five injured after EF-0 tornado in Loudon County When the tornado came through, Brackett's business was used as a post for first responders, the National Weather Service, the Red Cross, and as a place for the people displaced. While it will take a while to rebuild, they tell me they are glad everyone seems to be okay. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
County manager issues budget proposal
GUILFORD COUNTY — The Guilford County budget proposed by County Manager Michael Halford would keep the property tax rate at 73.05 cents per $100 valuation, a rate that has been consistent for the past several years and reflects a pledge by the board to not raise taxes. Halford was scheduled to present the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget during the Guilford County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday night. A copy of the proposal indicates that the general fund budget, the county's main operating fund, would total $841.68 million. In remarks through the budget proposal, Halford was candid in saying that his spending plan 'will not support' the budget sought by the Guilford County Board of Education for Guilford County Schools. 'I hear and understand that additional funding for the education systems in our county is needed,' Halford says. 'However, the full responsibility for addressing the funding deficits cannot rest on Guilford County, which already allocates nearly 60% of its flexible revenues to education.' Halford said that his proposed budget does extend to meet many needs of Guilford County Schools. The budget proposal recommends $464 million for Guilford County Schools, an increase of $32 million from the total allocation in the current fiscal year. The proposal includes an additional $2.5 million in operating support. Guilford County Schools would receive a capital outlay of $50 million in bond proceeds, an increase of $40 million, to address major system replacement needs. The budget proposal also allocates $53.2 million, an increase of $1.1 million, for debt service on the $2 billion in bonds approved by county voters in November 2020 and May 2022 to raise funds meant to transform school facilities. The formal budget process began this past November when department directors began indicating their needs to commissioners in work sessions. In April, the commissioners hosted three budget town halls at community locations to get public input. The sessions included one at Jamestown Elementary School for people in the greater High Point area. The commissioners will hold a public hearing on the budget proposal during their meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 5 at the Old Guilford County Courthouse at 301 W. Market St. in downtown Greensboro. The board should vote on the budget at its following meeting June 18 at the same time and location. The balanced budget should be in place by the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Area boys stars hold off NIC-10 stars at Rising Stars Classic, Daugherty MVP
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Christian's Elijah Daugherty scored 30 points leading the Area Boys Stars to a 110-107 win over the NIC-10 Boys Stars at the Rising Stars Classic at Rock Valley College Saturday scored 15 points in the first half and 15 more in the second half. His Rockford Chrisitan teammate Christian Cummings also came up big scoring 17 point and dishing out several big assists. A third player who came up big for the Area Stars was Pecatonica's Brody Black. He nailed five three-points in the second half to score 15 points. South Beloit's Ross Robertson scored 14 points. The Area Stars needed all of those Black three-balls to hold off the NIC-10 stars who made a furious rally down the stretch before coming up just East's Sterling Hoarde had an outstanding game for the NIC-10 Stars. He scored 30 points. Guilford's Jaden Websters was next with 18 points. Another Guilford player Je'Sean Frye scored 15 points. A third Guilford player Connor Doyle chipped in with ten points. Jefferson's Sebastian Bracius also finished in double figures with 12 highlights, watch the media player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
