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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Top 5: A Valued SPHS Resource, Middle School Magazine

This week Patch reported on the closing of a local business and coping with student stress.

Here's a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. Officer Swartz: A Valued SPHS Resource Severna Park High School Resource Officer Alex Swartz is well known in the community for the comfort he provides to parents and the companionship he offers students. See what else Swartz is passionate about and why he calls SPHS "a breath of fresh air." 2. Online Magazine Gives SPMS Students Real Word Experience Students at Severna Park Middle School are getting a taste of what it’s like to work in the world of journalism thanks to an online magazine called My-Say. Students who participate in the publication come up with their own story ideas, conduct interviews with …

Friday, January 18, 2013

Local Business Owners: 10 Reasons to Shop Local

After the recent closing of a local business, area business owners want to remind the community why it’s important to shop local.

After hearing the news that BJ’s Blings and Things would be closing its doors for good, one local business owner thought it would be a good opportunity to remind the community of the importance of shopping local.  Dawn Wilson, an owner of Side Street Framers in Severna Park, said she had no idea Blings and Things was closing and the news touched her personally. “It is so important for our local residents to support our small locally owned business, or we may see more have to close,” Wilson said.  “I don't think people always realize that where they chose to spend their money makes such a huge difference for these local businesses.” Wilson, who owns Side Street Framers with her mom, said she and Franklin’s Toys owner Jeff Franklin co-chair …

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