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Illustrates some of the ways in which methods of town fortification affected the nature of urban development in European towns. Effect of defensive consideration in British towns; Reasons for the demolition of defenses; Pattern of urban extension following removal of defenses in France.

The article talks about Jewish campus organizations at Towson University and Goucher College in Maryland that organize activities such as holiday parties and Shabbat dinners and mentions Chabad Jewish Center and Hillel activities on the college campuses.

The article presents the highlights of the General Assembly 2014 that included the address by Jewish community, which included speeches of Jewish federations leaders from around the globe such as Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Barak Hermann, president of Jewish community council, Baltimore, Maryland.

The article discusses the governor's race in Maryland between Democratic Party member Anthony Brown and Republican Party member Larry Hogan and mentions their campaigns and priorities for the state. INSET: CARDIN, FRANCHOT ENDORSE JALISI.

A review is offered for Sol Levinson & Bros., a Jewish funeral home located in Baltimore, Maryland.

The article reports on the challenges faced by the Jewish community in Baltimore, Maryland after the 2008 recession. Topics discussed include the decline of income, the increase of cost of living, and poverty problems. Also provided is information regarding the financial status of Jewish households in the city. INSET: LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT.

The article offers travel tips for Baltimore, Maryland and includes information on the Baltimore Public Works Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, Baltimore Farmers' Market, and the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. INSETS: STILL SPICY AT 75;DAY TIPS FROM BALTIMORE.

The article focuses on the primary elections in local offices in Maryland in June 24, 2014. Topics include the candidacy of Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown in the Democratic party, the participation of businessman Larry Hogan in the Republican nomination, and the primary challenges face by the candidates. INSET: RESIDENCY QUESTION.

The article offers information on the several Republican Party and Democratic Party's politicians of Maryland state who are going to contest in the elections going to be held in Maryland on June 24, 2014. Democrats discussed include Anthony Brown from Prince George's County, Doug Gansler from Montgomery County and Heather Mizeur from Montgomery County. Republicans discussed include Ralph Jaffe from Baltimore City, Ron George from Anne Arundel County and David Craig from Harford County.

The article reviews the ancient game of mah jongg as part of the Jewish culture exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Maryland from March 30, 2014 to June 29, 2014.

The article focuses on the Purim Palooza Carnival that will be held at Reservoir High School in Howard County, Baltimore, Maryland. It mentions that the Carnival is held in commemoration of the victory of the Jews over a Persian law. It adds that the celebration will feature dressing up such as that of Fallon Saposnik and her husband.

The article reflects on minimum-wage laws of paying 10.10 dollars per hour being advocated by Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland. Topics discussed include minimum wages of the U.S. states including Washington, D.C. and Prince George's counties, a Gallup Poll held in March 2013 which showed that Americans support raising the minimum wage to 9 dollars, support from several organizations such as the Baltimore Jewish Council supporting a higher minimum wage.

The article focuses on the crime rate including murders in Baltimore's Northwestern District as of January 31, 2014 in Maryland. Topics discussed include views of police officer Jacob Gabbard on violence during night time, works of police officers such as John Sheehan who remains on patrol from Pikesville to Mondawmin in Maryland, and issues related with the relationship between public and police officers.

Photographs of several Jews involved in different activities in Baltimore, Maryland, captured by the journal's staff under the project "24 Hours Under the Radar" on November 21, 2013 are presented including Casey Spigel, Fred Weiss and Robert Bagwandeen.

The article discusses Shomrim, a Jewish community watch group, and mentions Jewish community members calling the watch group before police on spotting suspicious activity in Baltimore, Maryland.

The article discusses setting up of drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for heroine addiction in Baltimore, Maryland.

The article presents obituaries of several Jewish natives in Baltimore, Maryland, including Alan Blatt, Sandra Epstein, and Karel Cohen.

The article discusses removal of the Northwest Baltimore, Maryland, city councilwoman Rochelle "Rikki" Spector from her committee assignments and messages after her removal from the committees.

The article reports the reaction of the Jewish community to Paris attacks on satirical magazine “Charlie Hebdo" and the kosher supermarket.

The article discusses the views of U.S. local political representatives on the budget deficit 2015. Topics include promises by Republican Governor-elect of Maryland Larry Hogan on tax cut, and comments by local representatives such as Del. Dana Stein (D-District 11), Del. Samuel “Sandy" Rosenberg (D-District 41) and e Del. Dan Morhaim.

The article discusses the restoration of nine Torah scrolls by the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation (BHC) that survived the Holocaust. Topics include People participating in the restoration of the Torah, how the Torah survived the holocaust and the variation of written styles the scrolls have been presented in. It mentions Martha Weiman, president of BHC and Cantor Robbie Solomon on the significance of the restoration work.