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A Great Month to be a Guy JUNE 2017

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s June arrives, we realize we’ve nearly made it through half the year—and wonder how that could be possible! It feels like just yesterday we were thinking about New Year’s resolutions and Valentine’s Day gifts. Now, we’re planning for summer—long days and warm nights, grilling, pools and everything else the year’s middle months bring along.

Why is this month so great to be a guy?

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Victoria Perry | Tori.Perry@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sarah Achenbach, Avery Anderson, Scott Deckman,

For starters, if you’re a dad, you get a full day that’s completely dedicated to you. Kick up your feet, grab a cold drink and enjoy being the center of attention on June 18.

If you’re not a dad, don’t worry—there’s still a lot you can enjoy. Grab a dozen (or two) on June 2 for National Doughnut Day—just don’t forget to hit the gym afterward. Cast a line on June 18 for Go Fishing Day, and clear out your phone’s camera roll for National Selfie Day (everyone’s still all about that, right?) on June 21. Finish off the month with a great breakfast for Waffle Iron Day on June 29.

We’ll all join you to enjoy the first day of summer on June 20.

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Hops & Vine

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Good Times

A Tasting of Wine & Craft Spirits Benefits Stella Maris

Over 300 people gathered on April 22 at The Grand Lodge of Maryland in Hunt Valley to sample a variety of wines and craft spiritsand enjoy a buffet dinner provided by ROUGE Fine Catering. The event raised over $100,000 to fund programs and activities for the long-term residents of Stella Maris.

Nordstrom hosts Fashion, Food and FUNraiser

Nordstrom hosted an early morning fundraiser on Sunday, April 2, to benefit the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Guests enjoyed a continental breakfast, silent auction and a fashion show that featured tips from the store’s staff on what’s trending in fashion for summer. Proceeds help fund the organization’s research initiatives.

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Towsontowne Rotary Hosts Speakeasy Fundraiser

On April 8, the Towsontowne Rotary Club hosted its speakeasy-themed annual fundraiser at Tall Cedars of Lebanon in Parkville.

Over 400 attendees played table games, bid on silent auction items and danced to The Swingin’ Swamis. Proceeds from the event help to fund Rotary’s many charitable projects around the world.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

Four Maryland schools (all located in Montgomery County) were ranked in the top one hundred. The schools ranked highest in the Towson area were George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Science (#339) and Eastern Technical High (#354). In Baltimore city, the Baltimore School of the Arts came in first among city public schools.

TOWSON MARRIOTT TO BECOME UNIVERSITY HOUSING In an effort to address a shortage of student housing, Towson University recently announced plans to convert the Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel into student residences, with the first students scheduled to move in at the beginning of the 2018-2019 academic year. The hotel, which is located just north of the main campus, at the intersection of York Road and Burke Avenue, is expected to accommodate 200 to 300 students, helping ease the current accommodation shortage of roughly 2,500 beds.

The repurposing of the hotel is part of a larger push to accommodate the university’s projected enrollment growth over the next decade.

STEBBINS ANDERSON CELEBRATES 150 YEARS SERVING TOWSON

GILMAN ALUM PUBLISHES HANDBOOK ON WORLD TRAVEL After quitting his job, Baltimore native and Gilman School graduate Evan Rice spent two years traveling solo through 36 countries on 4 continents. Now, comfortably settled back in Charm City, Rice has collected his experiences and lessons about solo tourism in a new book, The Wayfarer’s Handbook: A Field Guide for The Independent Traveler.

Published by Black Dog & Leventhal, the book captures Rice’s journey

Local retailer Stebbins Anderson, long a mainstay on the Towson

from the comfortable confines of his old career in finance to the plains

retail circuit, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Founded

of Kenya where he began his journey tracking wildebeests on their

in 1867 as the Cochrane Lumber Company, Stebbins has under-

migration from Tanzania. Over the following two years, Rice picked up

gone a series of changes to stay viable over the last century and a

a veritable treasure trove of knowledge that sheds a unique light on the

half, selling everything from industrial coal for steam trains to Vera

nature of traveling solo on a budget. According to Rice, this is “a book

Bradley handbags. The store, originally located at 305 York Road

that inspires curiosity about the world, whether the reader is trekking

between Susquehanna and Chesapeake Avenues, came under the

through a remote jungle or at home, dreaming of their next adventure.”

joint ownership of a Mr. Stebbins and a Mr. Anderson in 1911, and

For more information about Rice and The Wayfarer’s Handbook, visit:

was purchased a decade later by J.W. Edelen and J. Harry West, who

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opted to keep the previous owners’ names. In 1978, the store moved to its current location at the Kenilworth Shopping Center, where it has provided a wide array of home goods and housekeeping items to the Towson community for the past 40 years. The store’s current owners, Ken and Bonnie Knight, took over in 2015.

MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS RANKED BEST IN NATION

SLICE, MISS SHIRLEY’S AMONG WINNERS AT 2017 MARYLAND RESTAURANT INDUSTRY AWARDS Several area eateries took top honors at this year’s Annual Stars of the Restaurant Industry Awards, held April 30 at the Harborplace Hotel.

The awards, which were handed out by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, recognize excellence in a broad range of categories.

In a report released in April, U.S News and World Report ranked

Bridgette Bledsoe of Miss Shirley’s won Chef of the Year, while John

Maryland’s Public Schools tops in the nation. The study, which ranked

Liberatore, the owner of Liberatore’s, was recognized as Restauranteur

more than 2,600 high schools across the country, reported that

of the Year. Glory Days Grill, a chain with an outpost in Towson, was one

Maryland schools achieved high status in their “medal rankings” with

of three restaurants recognized for their contributions to the commu-

5.9 percent of Maryland high schools qualifying for “Gold” status and

nity, while Towson’s own Slice New York Pizza bested all comers and

21.6 percent achieving “Silver.” The report used a wide range criteria

took home the award for Favorite New Restaurant. Over 35,000 votes

to generate its results, including high school proficiency test scores,

were cast and tabulated to determine the winners. To see a full list of

graduation rates and Advanced Placement Data.

this year’s finalists and winners, visit MarylandRestaurants.com

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LG W7 Featherweight Wall-mount TV Recaptures the Magic of the Cinema LG Electronics unveiled its new flagship LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W-series as the pinnacle of its new lineup of flat-panel TVs at CES 2017. The innovative design of the W7 series follows LG’s less-is-more philosophy, removing all unnecessary elements to emphasize the beauty of the screen alone. The W7’s sleek, razor-thin profile makes the TV appear to be levitating in mid-air, adding a sense of unparalleled immersion.

TP-Link Deco M5 Whole Home Wi-Fi System Mesh networking is becoming a popular option for people that need to cover a large area and don’t want to deal with the nuances of setting up different devices — routers, extenders and access points — to blanket their homes with Wi-Fi. These mesh networking kits come in bundles of 2-3 small routers which are designed to work together reliably while being dead simple to setup and maintain.

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PowerVision PowerRay’s Underwater Drone is your Newest Fishing Companion This underwater drone can submerge up to 98 feet and records 4K video streamed to your phone, which you use to navigate. Not impressed? OK, with its add-on Fishfinder sonar it can detect fish up to 131 feet away and lures them with a blue light. Still not wowed?

PowerVision will be offering VR goggles that allow you to robot around by tilting your head.

Smart and Blue’s Hydrao Smart Showerheads Turn Saving Water into a Game Moen isn't the only one trying to change the shower game. French company Smart and Blue showed its Hydrao range of showerheads at CES. They're kitted out with LED lights that change color from green to blue to purple to red based on how long you've been showering.

The aim here is to cut unnecessarily long showers short, saving you money on utility bills in the process. And you can turn it on without getting out of bed. Available for preorder in the U.S. now.

Tanvas Touch Gives Tablets the Feels Despite how long it's been around, haptic technology is really still in its infancy. Tanvas takes it a step toward toddlerhood with touch feedback that gives you a sense of what different materials feel like.

Adding a new dimension of interaction that goes beyond the buzz of vibration and brings unlimited textures and feelings to flat, physical surfaces, TanvasTouch can be built into any touch-enabled product.

Sprout G2 Revolutionizes Interactivity It's niche, but the Sprout G2, with its integrated 3-D and 2-D scanners, is perfect for product designers, CGI creators, engineers, educators and anyone who can benefit from incorporating 3-D models into their line of work or play. Users can manipulate the physical and digital worlds in innovative ways with this immersive technology, which even includes a stylus-enabled touch mat that acts as a second screen.

Max Minkov is President of Owings Mills-based Computer Services Unlimited, Inc. (CSU). These are some of his favorite gadgets that were showcased at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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core exercise program is adequately preparing you for the months ahead.

“Most people sit up and crunch their bodies to the limit,” says Baltimorebased trainer and fitness coach, Nick Ehrlich, “but they neglect the other abdominal muscles and functions, and miss the point of strengthening their abdominals altogether.” Defined abdominals are a direct result of exercise and a healthy diet, but a strong core utilizes all of the muscles in the abdominal system, and incorporates them in a balanced capacity to help strengthen

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TOWSON’S JOSH LEVINSON RUNS WITH THE COMMUNITY IN CHARM CITY

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Josh Levinson was in the wilds of Muir Woods in California, doing

something outdoorsy on vacation with his family when I first called him. It was fitting he found someplace in the Bay Area where cell phone reception was bad, seeing as he’s sort of a pioneer in the greater Baltimore running community, blazing trails where none had existed through his Charm City Run stores. Though according to him, Mobtown already jogged up a storm.

“You know it’s so funny. Baltimore, it’s a totally underrated running community. Baltimore has a huge running community,” Levinson says.

Maybe so, but it took Levinson to connect the dots.

Residing in North Towson, Levinson, 45, and wife Kara, have three children: Ben, 16, Lucy, 13 and Samantha, 11. A Baltimore native, Levinson started running in the fifth grade, having been introduced to the pastime by his stepfather.

A graduate of Gilman School and Washington and Lee University—he played football and lacrosse at both—Levinson holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, and it’s during his time in the Lone Star capital that the inspiration first took root to establish Charm City Run. Well, Kara also played a role.

“When I met Kara in 1995, she was a runner, too. Wherever we traveled, we went running together. We went to Austin (for Levinson’s MBA) and just like every new town we went running down old Town Lake (now Lady Bird Lake) and a running store called RunTex was putting up free Gatorade or free Powerade and water every weekend, and Kara was like, ‘We gotta start buying our shoes there, you know. They’re supporting the community; we gotta support them.’”

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After Levinson’s feeble attempt at a marathon, Kara bought him a

hosting “fun runs” where customers and staff bond over asphalt,

RunTex training program. He became immersed in the running cul-

wooded trails, pounding rubber soles and burning lungs. The store

ture, but he fancied the community aspect as much as the running,

also offers a plethora of training opportunities, for beginners to ultra-

the positive vibes of the store and customers both.

marathoners. Some programs are free; some aren’t.

Following graduation, Levinson worked at Dell, which was a good

And with Levinson, community means charitable giving. The store

experience, then at a small software company, which wasn’t. It made

helps raise more than $500,000 a year for local nonprofits through

him question what he wanted to do with his life. When he and Kara

events it manages; invests in programs like Marathon Kids and Girls

were back in Baltimore visiting family, they were running on the Torrey C.

on the Run; gives 1 percent of store revenue to Maryland nonprofits;

Brown Rail Trail (then known as the Northern Central Railway Trail) when

awards college scholarships to local runners; and even kicks in a buck

she said, “Baltimore needs a RunTex.” To which he replied, “You’re crazy.”

toward gear for a worthy local runner for every high five Ian, “The High

Being an encourager, Kara convinced him to give it a shot, and in

Five Guy,” receives while out pounding Baltimore-area pavement.

2002, the dream was born with the opening of Charm City Run in

The store also hosts the Under Armour B3 Distance Series presented

Timonium, which was modeled after his beloved RunTex. (RunTex, which

by KELLY, three area road races taking place throughout the year. But

had several stores, recently closed.) Charm City Run has since opened

again, road racing, fitness and community meld in Levinson’s view.

six more stores, starting with Bel Air, followed by Annapolis, Columbia

“We really try to connect with the people in the community and

(formerly in Clarksville), McHenry Row (Baltimore), Belvedere Square

give people a great experience," Levinson says. "It’s not all about fitting

(Baltimore) and Frederick, which opened on January 1. The Frederick

shoes—it’s talking (to the customers) about life and stuff that’s going

store, If The Shoe Fits, will switch over to the Charm City Run name

on. Our goal is to get people moving. And if we can give you a service

this year. The Belvedere Square store, named Vita, originally geared

that makes you more excited to get out there, I think everybody wins.”

only toward active women, has now combined with Charm City Run. Charm City Run is not only a top-notch running store with knowledgeable employees, but it’s also a place for people in the commu-

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STILL WORKS RUXTON RESIDENT CRAFTS PREMIUM, SMALL-BATCH WHISKEYS ARTICLE AVERY ANDERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY HARRISON HART

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hile most financial planners spend their free time relaxing,

small-batch whiskey series; each batch is unique and is available in

playing golf or otherwise blowing off steam, Ruxton resident

limited quantities. Batch 14 will be released this summer.

Brett Goodrich rolls up his sleeves and follows his passion: crafting

As the company has grown, so too has the number of partners

premium, small-batch whiskeys with his partners at their Pottstown,

involved. All are successful in their given careers and, despite their

Pennsylvania-based Manatawny Still Works.

shared passion for Manatawny, they have all kept their day jobs. But

Over a glass of whiskey at a friend’s house in 2012, Goodrich and a fraternity brother, graduates of Gettysburg College, found themselves discussing the idea of chasing their passion and tapping into a resurgent spirits industry. Fast forward to today, and the partners have already begun to see their “crazy” side project turn into a thriving business.

that doesn’t mean they are any less committed to the success of the company or the quality of their product.

“This is a business first and foremost,” Goodrich says. “Our goal is to grow it into a leading regional distillery.”

With distribution currently stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City, they seem to be well on their way to realizing that goal.

The company’s state-of-the-art distillery is located near the

In Baltimore, Manatawny’s popular Keystone Whiskey and other

banks of the Manatawny Creek, named by the Lenape peoples who

products can be found on store shelves throughout the area, including at

inhabited the area as “the place we meet to drink.” All but one of

Pinehurst Wine Shoppe, Beltway Liquors, Wells Liquors and Kenilworth

their products are “grain to bottle,” meaning that everything from

Wine and Spirts. It’s also on the menu at a number of popular area restau-

grain milling to fermenting, distilling, aging, bottling and, of course,

rants, including The Valley Inn, Cu Vino, Grand Cru and the Mt. Washington

tasting is done at their facilities near Philadelphia.

Tavern, where Goodrich can often be found extolling the virtues of his little

The property is replete with gleaming copper and stainless steel

passion project and telling the story of how it all came to be.

stills imported from Italy, rows of American oak barrels and a tast-

“One of the best parts of owning a distillery is that I get to meet

ing room/bar that welcomes crowds for food trucks, live music,

people and share our story,” Goodrich says. “Our spirits are exceptional.

special events and, of course, great cocktails featuring Manatawny

They really should be enjoyed with friends.”

Spirits. Goodrich, his wife Becky and some of the other partners can often be found here on weekends, giving tours and tastings, working behind the bar and mingling with patrons.

The Mt. Washington Tavern recently added a signature

“Not a bad way to spend a weekend,” he says with a smile.

cocktail featuring Manatawny Whiskey to its menu. Sidle

Though small by traditional industry standards, Manatawny is

up to the bar and ask for the Manatawny Mash, or pick up

bigger than many new craft distilleries and has attracted the attention of connoisseurs since it’s official opening three years ago. The company has won several national awards for its whiskeys, as well as for its gins, vodka and rum.

Because their flagship whiskey is aged in 53-gallon oak bar-

a bottle and mix up a batch at home.

Manatawny Mash

- 2 ounces Manatawny Small Batch Whiskey - 1 tablespoon simple syrup

rels for two years or longer before bottling, the company actually

- Fresh-squeezed juice of one lemon

got started by distilling high-quality gin, vodka, rum and a white

- Muddled mint leaves

“virgin” whiskey, none of which require the time-consuming aging

- Shake well and serve over ice

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DAD’S DAY OUT FAMILY FUN IN AND AROUND BALTIMORE

ARTICLE SARAH ACHENBACH

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ure, the kiddos do something special for you on Father’s Day, but what about the 51 other weekends of the year? Lucky for you and

your children, there are tons of choices for family fun in and around Baltimore. We’ve curated a few out-of-the-ordinary options guaranteed to create memories and lots of smiles (including yours when you proudly fill your “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug at the office).

No doubt, catching an Orioles game during Oriole Park at Camden Yards’ Silver Anniversary season should be tops on your list this summer. But why not check out a Frederick Keys minor league baseball game where Manny Machado earned his chops? Keys’ games in nearby Frederick are tailor-made for families. First off, parking is free.

(Yes, you read that right. Free.) There are plenty of seats in the Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, but if you’d rather your little sluggers not hear the kind of language that is often the by-product of beer and late innings, opt for the non-alcoholic family section. Many players sign autographs before and after the games at the home clubhouse entrance, so bring a baseball and Sharpie. If your son or daughter (12 and under) wears his or her baseball uniform, they are admitted for free to any Sunday through Thursday regular season home game (you will need to purchase a regularly priced adult ticket). Make sure your kids wear athletic shoes so they can run the bases, a Keys’ tra-

Photo courtesy of The Frederick Keys

dition for kids (also 12 and under) after every home game. There are Artists’ Fireworks throughout the season, which means music from a famous artist—Bowie, Prince, Blake Shelton, 90’s boy bands, Taylor Swift, Ole Blue Eyes, etc.—accompanies the fireworks. And don’t miss the stadium’s Fun Zone with rides, games, and more. A trip to a Keys game will make you love the O’s even more, knowing just how cool the road to Birdland is. Frederickkeys.com, Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, MD.

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What kid doesn’t love a treasure hunt? Throw in a chance to be in command of your smartphone and you’re a shoo-in for “Father of the Year.” Geo-caching combines the thrill of the hunt with digital tools while soaking in the great outdoors. (Your kids might be confused at first: they can play on screens and be outdoors at the same time.

Huh?) Download the free app at Geocaching.com, type in a location near you, and follow the digital trail to the cache (a hidden container with a log and typically small “treasure”—stickers, plastic animals, etc.). The app leads you to within a few feet of the treasure, then the traditional hide-and-seek skills kick in as you physically hunt for the container. Once found, leave your name—can just be the Smith Family or whatever, log it digitally on the app, enjoy the treasure, and leave something for the next geo-cacher. There are fun geo-caches at Cromwell Valley Park, Lake Roland Park, Hampton Historic National Park, etc. Be aware, though: it’s addictive.

Take your family’s movie-viewing experience to the red-carpet level with the revival series at the Senator Theater, Baltimore’s historic Art Deco movie theater named one of the top 20 movie theaters in the world in 2014. Introduce your budding cinephile to classic movies, Hitchcock thrillers, Bond flicks, and family favorites on the big screen (main theater) with this cool series. Most of the weekly screenings aren’t exactly school-day friendly—typically the films screen on Monday and Tuesday matinees and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.—but the Sunday morning screening makes this an unexpected outing that will exceed all expectations. Popcorn and Junior Mints for breakfast— what’s not to love? Cap off your cinematic outing with lunch/brunch afterwards with build-your-own burgers at the adjacent Clark Burger or cookie dough pancakes at Belvedere Square’s Starlite Diner. For listings, TheSenatorTheatre.com.

Flying with the family is rarely the best part of a journey, but make Indoor skydiving at iFLY the destination, and the sky’s the limit. The state-of-the-art flight center at White Marsh is a pure thrills, no-chills adventure—no plane or parachute required, so it’s safe. Jumpers age

Is driving the family minivan slowly sucking your soul dry?

3 and up receive flight training, suit up (helmet, goggles, and flight

Do your backseat drivers think they know the best way to

suit), and then it’s into the flight chamber to soar with an instructor.

merge onto the Beltway? Give them and you a much-needed

Flyers fly individually, leaving you lots of time to video. Prepare to

chance to let loose, put the pedal to the metal, and tear up

blow up your Facebook feed with the results. iFlyWorld.com.

the track at the Autobahn Indoor Speedway in White Marsh and Jessup. This indoor go-kart track is fast, furious and family-friendly (for ages eight and above). Up to ten racers can speed around the Grand Prix-style track at the same time—no speed limit—in state-of-the-art, F1-inspired electric karts with responsive steering and safety features (helmets and fourpoint safety harnesses, just like the pros). Consider a few laps around the track as research: watching your young racers may give you an idea of what you’ll need to hammer home when it’s time for driver’s ed. AutobahnSpeed.com.

Do you have a favorite spot you and your family love to visit in the Baltimore region? Share it with Towson Lifestyle readers at

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Once a horse farm that was located in what is now Towson, Wiltondale, named for one of the thoroughbreds on the farm, was completed in 1952 with over 350 homes. The Wiltondale logo reflects the huge white oak located on Yarmouth Road and is one of Maryland’s 300 oldest trees. In the heart of the community you will find 604 Coventry Rd, a classic 3 bedroom colonial with 2 family rooms, a fireplace in the living room & tiered back yard. $549,900. If a cape cod is more your style, 512 Yarmouth Rd boasts two additions including an updated kitchen with breakfast bar & family room with an abundance of windows, plus 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. $539,000. Walk to local schools: Stoneleigh Elementary, Dumbarton Middle, Towson High.

Ashley Richardson CRS, GRI, ABR Cell 410-868-1474

Office 410-377-2270

Ashley.Richardson@LongandFoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Lake Roland Office

www.AshleyRichardson.net

6080 Falls Road

Baltimore, MD 21209

www.StoneleighHomes.net

Realty Report

Towson Area Realty Report

NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

*DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

210 Goodwood Gardens, ROLAND PARK

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

100%

0

6

5.5

6511 Darnall Road, RUXTON

$1,395,000

$1,390,000

97%

0

6

4.5

10136 Falls Road, ROCKLAND RIDGE

$1,175,000

$1,200,000

102%

371

5

3.5

17 Brookstone Court,THE HILL FARM

$975,000

$895,000

92%

324

5

5.5

2209 Dulaney View Court, D ULANEY VIEW

$959,000

$941,000

98%

68

5

4.5

15 Hickory Knoll Court, THE HILLSIDE AT SEMINARY

$950,000

$920,000

97%

219

5

5

10 Sedgehill Court, JENIFER RIDGE

$939,900

$951,500

101%

4

5

4.5

604 Wood Glenn Court, THE OAKS AT FIVE FARMS

$875,000

$875,000

100%

1

5

3.5

106 Saint Albans Way, HOMELAND

$850,000

$810,000

95%

364

5

3.5

19 Brookstone Court,THE HILL FARM

$800,000

$800,000

100%

5

5

4

221 Edgevale Road, ROLAND PARK

$779,000

$745,000

96%

172

5

3.5

7104 Rich Hill Road, STONELEIGH

$775,000

$775,000

100%

3

5

4.5

7 Shady Brook Court, THE HILLSIDE AT SEMINARY

$775,000

$765,000

99%

0

4

2.5

1 Selsed Garth, SEMINARY OVERLOOK

$775,000

$768,000

99%

8

5

3.5

4 Old Elm Court, THE HILLSIDE AT SEMINARY

$755,000

$755,000

100%

0

4

3.5

8 Bellemore Road, THE ORCHARDS

$749,900

$750,000

101%

0

4

2.5

509 E Seminary Avenue, HAMPTON

$699,000

$725,000

104%

111

3

3.5

610 Brightwood Club Drive #610, BRIGHTWOOD

$675,000

$672,500

99%

0

3

3.5

809 Wellington Road, STONELEIGH

$664,500

$664,500

100%

9

5

3.5

1810 Blakefield Circle, VALLEY GARTH

$639,900

$615,000

96%

203

5

4

Sampling of sold properties from Bright MLS, Inc. for March 2017 Properties may have been listed & sold by other companies *DOM=Days on Market

FEATURED LISTINGS

Stoneleigh| $612,000

Rodgers Forge | $447,000

Northampton | $577,700

Listings Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Ashley Richardson CRS, GRI, ABR

Cell 410-868-1474

Office 410-377-2270

Ashley.Richardson@LongandFoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Lake Roland Office

www.AshleyRichardson.net

6080 Falls Road

Baltimore, MD 21209

www.StoneleighHomes.net

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JUNE 23-24 GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT LAKE ROLAND Join the Lake Roland Rangers as they take part in the Great American Campout, a nationwide campout to celebrate the outdoors. Activities will range from make s’mores by the fireside to going on educational night hikes to explore the nocturnal side of Maryland’s native habitat.

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MAY TO SEPTEMBER

explore the Old Line State’s long relationship with Rye Whiskey. Tick-

FEET ON THE STREET

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puts some of Towson’s best bands on the stage to perform during an

BOORDY VINEYARD’S SUMMER EVENING CONCERTS

evening of great community, a wide range of spirits as well as a moon

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bounce and face painting. These concerts are free and take place

Baltimore County’s principal Vineyard presents its Summer concert

every Friday evening on Allegheny Avenue in Towson.

series featuring wine tasting, picnicking and stargazing all while lis-

JUNE 8 - OCTOBER 26 TOWSON FARMER’S MARKET

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Parting Thoughts

“Our meals are where fitness and flavor collide,” Ehrlich says.

The creator of Lean Life Revolution, a corporate wellness company in Baltimore, Ehrlich connected with Nalley when the two brainstormed about a way to enter the prepared meal space.

“I was familiar with the prepared meal space from being in the fitness industry for so long and recognized that no one was bringing the kind of culinary magic to their food like Greg had created at his Nalley Fresh restaurants," Ehrlich says. "I knew that if we teamed up and created our own business that we could take the prepared meal business by storm.”

And while new to the prepared meal delivery space, Nalley is no stranger to the food business. A career chef with decades of culinary expertise, he founded and is the culinary director for 10 Nalley Fresh restaurants, after

FRESH LOCAL VENTURE PROVIDES HEALTHY PREPARED MEALS ARTICLE ALEX MARKOV

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a personal health scare that pointed him in the direction of making food that tasted great while being healthy.

“I was excited to start this business with Nick as I knew it was a chance to show people that healthy food didn’t have to be boring and bland," Nalley says. "I love introducing our customers to new and delicious flavors without adding unnecessary calories, chemicals or sodium, and am seriously proud of the meals we have created.”

And while Forward Fresh is already a hit,

W

hen it comes to healthy eating in the Baltimore area, there are few people

they are still adding improvements to their

who are thought of as readily as Greg Nalley and Nick Ehrlich. Nalley, an

product, their offerings and their availability.

award-winning chef and restauranteur and Ehrlich, a recognized trainer and corpo-

“Our goal is to create a business that helps

rate wellness coach, recently threw their collective expertise into a new venture that

people maintain their healthy lifestyles with-

is taking the Baltimore area by storm.

out sacrificing taste or enjoyment. We are

Launched in January, Forward Fresh, a healthy prepared meal business provides

constantly working to improve and perfect

prepackaged, portioned and healthy meals for Baltimore residents who are looking

our process, product and customer service in

to enjoy their healthy diets while busy with their day-to-day lives. Their meals are

order to provide the best possible customer

receiving rave reviews from their customers and are ready to heat and eat. Meals

experience. We are where fitness and flavor

are available for pickup or delivery Monday-Friday, and they offer same-day delivery

collide, and we want to help Baltimore dis-

on orders placed before noon.

cover a whole new way to eat healthy!”

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