Fair enough on the schools. Not my biggest worry though. And I went to PH, and I know mostly if you stay to yourself then you’re usually fine. As far as education, I think any (Maryland) school is mediocre these days. But I’ll look into Chase some

72F is way too high. 68F is the American average.

If you have LEDs ensuring lights are off isn't going to make a dent. Neither is leaving appliances unplugged (you'll maybe save $50/yr). If you want to save money turn down your damn heat. That is by far the largest constituent of your bill.

All of 40.

Drive through sagamore rd and tell me you dont feel safe

Ours will be 250 next month, small townhome. Our bill says we used $25 more in gas and also electric than the month before. So much for only seeing a $5 increase a month!

Every time I mention this I get downvoted to hell but somehow people are agreeing with you and upvoting you. Maybe the rebellion has begun.

Not to down Essex/ Middle River; since I lived there most of my life and it’s geographically large, but concur with some of the others here. Chase is secluded and far enough away from the troublesome areas. It’s close to Gunpowder and the elementary school isn’t bad. For Essex I’d say anything further down 702 towards the water is good. However, you’re dealing with Deep Creek Elem/Middle. But I’ve heard Parkville and Perry hall schools aren’t much better these days. You’re just paying more money to live there. No matter where ya go there’s always trade offs.

https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2021-07-15/saving-essex-baltimore-county-will-try-to-help-one-of-its-most-at-risk-communities

Never went to it before it was in Station North. It's possible that he has just gotten better. I tried a bunch of the plates there and everything was great. I do feel like the non-meat parts of the dishes are the best parts, though.

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Just looked at their menu. They tack on a 5% fee allegedly for tipping kitchen staff. A recent conversation in the DC sub about fees: https://old.reddit.com/r/washingtondc/comments/10ilz0v/founding_farmers_charging_a_restaurant_recovery/

Gonna have to pass on this one as a matter of principle. I refuse to support places that hit you with surprise fees. I haven't used Airbnb, Uber Eats, etc. in years because of them. If something like this is added to my bill I make sure to leave zero tip, leave a message on the receipt why there is zero tip, and never return. This ludicrous practice of blindsiding people with arbitrary fees needs to stop.

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That’s right, not totally opposed to that area. We saw some nice houses recently kind of nearby.

Good to know. And yes, you are correct. I’d live in Kingsville if the houses cost what they did when my parents moved in lol but that’s not even a possibility for me as of now. And I don’t need ritzy. I just want friendly and non-trashy. White Marsh has definitely declined somewhat but it’s not unbearable or anything imo

It’s in Essex, I just say Chase so it doesn’t get the stigma around it. It’s above Middle River, back by Bengies Drive In.

When people don't understand economics, they frequently turn into conspiracy theorists.

Chase is down below the harbor and all right? Not opposed but my gf and I are stuck on being like 20min max from our families/friends. I realize we may have to give that up though

MICA has an internal jobs board for students and alumni called MICA Network. You can find it on the website or contact the office of career development to make s job posting.

I just went to log into my BGE account online and this notice was at the top of the page: "Customer bills will increase effective with usage starting on Jan. 1, 2023 and as authorized by the Maryland Public Service Commission. The average residential electric bill will increase by $2.97 per month and the average residential natural gas bill will increase by $3.08 per month. See bge.com/myp (link) for details".

So a rate hike is one contributing factor at least.

Edit to add: My bill is $68 higher for the last billing cycle (Nov-Dec). My online account lists the likely reasons why- "Weather" and "Increased usage".

Such as?