If the fountain’s on, can the Full Towson be far behind?
May 9, 2008
Forget the calendar. Reason No. 15 you know it’s officially springtime in Towson: the fountain in the Circuit Court plaza was turned on this week.
Reason No. 1 you know it’s springtime in the Baltimore County seat is what an editor who shall remain nameless calls “The Full Towson”: white shoes and a white belt with a summer suit, with bonus points for seersucker or white linen. The look is more common after Memorial Day, apparently, but people might be jumping the gun.
I’ve seen a little seersucker in my travels, but have yet to spot a white suit a la Tom Wolfe or even a linen suit, let alone the elusive FT. If you or someone you know is sporting any or all of these looks, please alert me immediately. Or at least take a picture.
DANNY JACOBS, Legal Affairs Writer
Sphere: Related ContentSeduced by spring on the courthouse steps
April 24, 2008
Can you get a fair trial with Jimmy Buffett blaring outside the courtroom?
The thought crossed my mind this afternoon as I walked in front of the Baltimore County Circuit Courthouse during the annual Towson Gardens Day. The courthouse plaza and parts of nearby Pennsylvania and Baltimore avenues were converted for a few hours into a sprawling open-air market with food, flowers, jewelry and other crafts. Buffett’s music was playing from speakers placed near the entrance of the courthouse while the Towson High School jazz band took a break between sets.
Walking among the booths to, um, do research for this blog entry, I was struck by all of the activity around me, quite the departure from the normally quiet courthouse environs: A lawyer in a suit adding onions, mustard and other fixings to his hot dog; jurors, stickers clearly displayed on their chests, waiting in line for gyros during their lunch break; county employees, ID badges flapping in the breeze, perusing the brightly-colored flowers; a lad in a plaid, green kilt playing the bagpipes; and families and college students in shorts and t-shirts, enjoying weather as sweet as a fresh-squeezed lemonade.
I think I may have to go outside later for some more, um, research. And to enjoy my kettle corn.
DANNY JACOBS, Legal Affairs Writer
Sphere: Related ContentTowson firm releases statement on partner’s death
February 4, 2008
Below is the text of the statement released yesterday by the law firm of Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, where John Browning was a partner. Mr. Browning, his wife and two young sons were killed over the weekend. His 15 year-old son Nicholas has been charged with the murders.
It is a sad day for the Royston, Mueller family. We have lost our law partner, John Browning.
John Browning was more than just a law partner, he was our friend of almost 20 years.
John was a wonderful man. He and his wife, Tammy, were very much in love. Together they were caring and loving parents to their children. John was also a man of much faith. And he so much enjoyed the outdoors.
An accomplished lawyer, John counseled many businesses on a wide array of issues.
But he was also a person invested in his family and community. He led his local scout troop. He was a leader at his church.
In short, John Browning was a great man. We will all miss him very, very much.
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