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February 1, 2008

Calling all Watchdogs!

You've seen them in your travels in Baltimore and beyond: A broken traffic light. A tattered fence. A sign either misspelled or directing people the wrong way.

But who do you call --- especially if you've already called everyone who should care?

Through our weekly Watchdog column, The Sun gives its attentive audience another means to alert the right people to the problems you see in your communities.

So far this year, readers have pointed out a leaning light pole near Druid Hill Park and a bent bus stop sign in Ellicott City, both now replaced, and a crumbling curb cut near the Lyric Opera House that is being repaired. Check out our greatest hits in addition to a map of this year's entries.

But if you spot something awry within Baltimore or the surrounding counties we cover --- especially something dangerous or misleading --- please contact Watchdog.

Include as many details as you can. Specific addresses and locations are extremely useful, as are guesstimates about how long it's been a problem. If possible, put those cell phone cameras to work capturing the extent of the issue. You can e-mail watchdog@baltsun.com, call 410-332-6735 or write to us at: Watchdog The Baltimore Sun 501 N. Calvert St. Baltimore 21278.

Apologies in advance, because we can't respond to everyone. But we are working on as many as we can, and every submission is received and appreciated. Thanks, and happy hunting!

Posted by Liz Kay at 1:50 PM | | Comments (1)
Categories: Complaints
        

Comments

There should be a turn left signal at the light on Old court rd. and scotts level dr. It is near impossible to turn left when there is a lot of traffic. Balto. county 21208

carolediamond, thanks for alerting us. I'll check it out! --- lfk

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