Monday, April 29, 2013
Both departments will use the social media site, along with Twitter, to disseminate information to the public.
You can now "like" the Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments. County officials announced Monday afternoon that the departments now share a page on Facebook. The page will be used to distribute information from the two departments as well as the county Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. "We know how much people care about police news in their communities," said County Police Chief Jim Johnson, in an emailed statement. "Social media helps us provide information when significant news is breaking. It also helps dispel rumors in an era rumor spreads instantly." The page is the latest foray into social media by the county. The police and fire department already have a presence on Twitter. The Office of Homeland Security…
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
We know there are lots of shutterbugs out there in Owings Mills and Reisterstown. Here's how to share your best shots of Owings Mills and Reisterstown with your neighbors.
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Tuesday, March 12
We like the photo overlooking Interstate 795 we currently have featured on the Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch Facebook page. We really do. But, honestly, it's time to move on. It's time to feature other photos depicting our great community. Here's where you come in. We want to regularly update our Facebook photo with submissions from you. If we get enough submissions, we'll update the photo every week. And if we pick your shot, we'll also feature it on our home page. Check out two submissions already uploaded to this file. You can upload your photos to be considered the following ways (please include a short description of what you've photgraphed): Help us retire our beloved photo with your great images!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Check out some of the top Owings Mills and Reisterstown small business pages available on Facebook.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Check out some of the top Owings Mills and Reisterstown small business pages available on Facebook.
The following list is in no particular order. 1. Java Mammas 2. Ojas Wellness Center 3. Constellation Books 4. Big Bean Theory 5. The Ski Shoppe 6. Easy Movers Inc. 7. Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of Commerce 8. The Stash Box 9. The Hummus Corner 10. Santoni’s Marketplace and Catering 11. Pump it Up of Owings Mills 12. Blue Point Crab House 13. Reter’s Crab House and Grille 14. The Elephant’s Trunk 15. The Tot Spot 16. Black Eyed-Susan Coffee Candy Cream & More 17. The Gourmet Girls 18. The Classic Catering People 19. One Flight Up 20. Mindful Freedom Yoga Studio 21. Elite Driving School 22. Images by Dana 23. Wheel Deal Racing 24. Flowers & Fancies 25. Mr. Charles Market, Wine and Catering 26. Chrissy L Photography 27. …
Friday, August 3, 2012
The president of the NAACP's Baltimore chapter told Patch that the Jewish neighborhood watch group should use better judgment.
The president of NAACP's Baltimore chapter on Friday called Shomrim of Baltimore's Facebook page "disgusting" and said its depiction of black people displays a "prejudice" that she believes was also seen during a criminal trial this summer involving a member of the Jewish neighborhood watch group. However, a Shomrim leader said that the group's Facebook postings are only meant to help police solve crimes. On Tuesday Shomrim published a photo of a young, black male riding a bicycle in Upper Park Heights while towing another, riderless bike beside him. It was posted without an explanation as to why it was posted between Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Some of Shomrim's Facebook readers' comments joked or implied that the male had stolen the …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Within the same hour that Pikesville Patch published an article about a controversial photo posted on Shomrim's Facebook page, the group posted an explanation about why the picture was posted.
The Shomrim of Baltimore neighborhood watch group published an explanation on Thursday about why it has been featuring a photo on its Facebook page since Tuesday that shows a black male riding a bike and towing another. The photo garned several critical comments on Facebook that the picture implied that the man was stealing the bike—a racially charged accusation by a group that recently was the center of an incident that heightened tensions between Jews and blacks in Northwest Baltimore. The explanation on the group's Facebook page—whose stated mission is to "gather intelligence on security and safety issues affecting our community"—said the photo is not meant to indicate the man is involved in wrongdoing. "As always all photos are taken …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Owings Mills High School hosts a forum on social media awareness Wednesday evening for parents and kids.
Social media networks can be great tools for staying up to date on what’s new with friends and family, but there can be a dark side to young people using the Internet. “Social media can have a disruptive influence on the schoolhouse,” said Robin Brock, school resource officer at Owings Mills High School. In an effort to teach parents and students how to use social media effectively and safely, Owings Mills High School will host a social media forum on Wednesday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. The S.M.A.R.T. – social media awareness and recognition training – forum features Jennifer Beskid, Maryland state police social media trainer; Baltimore County Council Chairwoman Vicki Almond; OMHS SRO Robin Brock; OMHS Assistant Principal Elliot Flam and a …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Several lawmakers are investigating whether this practice is illegal.
Lawmakers nationally and in Maryland are debating whether employers are taking the vetting of job candidates too far when they ask for private Facebook profile information. Maryland is considering two bills that would make the practice illegal and two U.S. senators have asked the U.S. attorney general to look into whether the practice violates federal law. Opponents of the practice have said it not only violates personal privacy, it could put a prospective employer at risk for discrimination complaints. But some say the practice, if done legally and ethically, could help some companies make sure they don’t hire someone who could put a company’s reputation at risk. “Employees in sales, public relations and customer service function as …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
T. Rowe Price holds a $400 million stake in Facebook.
When Internet behemoth Facebook goes public in May, one Owings Mills-based company will watch the social networking site's IPO (Initial Public Offering or stock market launch) with interest. T. Rowe Price, headquartered in Owings Mills, has a $400 million stake in Facebook through its mutual funds, The Baltimore Sun reported. The investment firm initially put more than $190 million in Facebook last spring, the story continued. Facebook announced its $5 billion public offering Wednesday. The company is valued between $75 billion and $100 billion. Projections indicate Facebook's Initial Public Offering will create 1,000 new millionares. But no one will fare better than CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, who stands to be worth some $24 …
Thursday, June 2, 2011
UMD social scientists say there's a reason they call it a 'Crackberry.' Could you go cold turkey?
Joshua Laskin said he is definitely addicted to his smart phone, and not just for texting, e-mailing and making phone calls. “There’s so many different applications. You can go on Facebook, you can play card games, you can play Scrabble, Tetris, whatever,” Laskin, 19, said. “It’s just an easy way to kill some time.” Laskin, a senior physics major at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is one of a segment of the young population that is addicted to technology, according to a study by the University of Maryland, College Park’s International Center for Media and the Public Agenda. According to the study, “students are not just unwilling, but functionally unable to be without their media links to the world.” Not only has the phone …
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