Trained as an EMT/paramedic, Bruce has been in the Arbutus area since 1982 and received his bachelor's degree from UMBC.
Bruce was a regular contributor to <i>Baltimore</i> magazine for many years, and was previously editor of <i>Maryland</i> magazine. He has written for <i>USA Today</i>, <i>Washington Post</i>, <i>Baltimore Sun</i>, NPR's <i>All Things Considered</i>, <i>American Health</i>, <i>Harper's</i>, and numerous other publications. He has also produced seven health reference books.<b> <br></b>
<b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>I'm not particularly partisan, but I tend to take the side of ordinary people.<br><br><b>Religion</b><br><i>How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)</i>
Raised in a Jewish family, and still love the food and customs. But a practicing atheist.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br><i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?</i>
1. Infrastructure. Our roads, bridges and rails are crumbling.
2. Prudent commercial and residential development that creates jobs and promotes growth but doesn't spoil the character of the community.
3. Supporting and enhancing effective teaching in our public schools and at the university and college level.
Between 2004 and 2008, 632 women in Baltimore County were diagnosed with breast cancer. But early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Enterprise Homes proposes developing 54 lease-to-own townhomes on Hollins Ferry Road.
Haunted houses in the area to get your scare on.
Artwork on western wall of Emmanuel Lutheran Church features a rainbow of student handprints.
A Patch guide to employment listings in Catonsville.
An Arbutus Patch guide to open houses in the area.
Information sought to gauge interest in community food co-op.
Matthew Avera of Catonsville and four students at Western Tech receive distinction from national scholarship program.
Baltimore institution since 1921 moving last location from Caton Avenue and Washington Boulevard to Wilkens next to Kibby's.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
The following is based on information provided by Baltimore County Police Department.
While a bond issue up for a vote this November will pay for air conditioning at Arbutus and Catonsville elementary schools, parents are steamed that the 62-year-old Westowne school isn't on the system's priority list.
Cell phone and money taken by armed group on Oct. 4.
Students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students taking the national exam.
Saturday night's event is annual highlight for Wilkens Police Community Relations Organization.
Recent activity of Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department.
Light will flash yellow until becoming operational on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
