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Girl, 12, injured in fall from Harford's King & Queen Seat

May 26, 2013 12:16 am

A 12-year-old girl suffered multiple injuries Saturday afternoon when she fell from the King & Queen Seat in Rocks State Park in northern Harford County, several emergency information sources said...

With traffic growing, state begins another study of Bay Bridge capacity

May 25, 2013 8:25 pm

Two-year analysis will determine when a new crossing should be builtAdmired, cursed and studied, the Bay Bridge, Maryland's sole Chesapeake Bay crossing, is being eyed again as state engineers try to ...

In rise of obstacle course races, fun comes with risk

May 25, 2013 7:50 pm

Deaths and serious injuries lead to lawsuitsMud pits, electric wires, climbing walls and a long-distance run — for most participants, outdoor obstacle races offer a chance to overcome physic...

From 'Middle East' to 'Eager Park,' a community is rebranded

May 25, 2013 6:48 pm

Current, former residents fear community's history will be lostHundreds of residents have been relocated and dozens of homes cleared from Baltimore's Middle East neighborhood in recent years. Now the ...

UM says it alerted AG's office about swim coach's abuse of girl

May 25, 2013 1:44 pm

Rick Curl was sentenced this week to seven years in prison for abuse of teen he coached at his private clubThe University of Maryland says it alerted the state attorney general nearly 25 years ago tha...

With rise of races like Tough Mudder, extreme fun comes with serious risk

May 25, 2013 11:56 am

As adrenaline-fueled races have exploded in popularity in a recent years, creating an industry with tens of millions of dollars in revenue, some racers have paid a high price.  &...

Baltimore Cemetery a little-known and dignified site

May 24, 2013 11:47 pm

118,000 are buried at well-tended cemeteryA letter from a reader in Ruxton recommended a visit to a place guarded by entry gates and stone walls. Juliana C. Watts made her first trip to Baltimore Ceme...

White House chief of staff visits local VA office

May 24, 2013 11:32 pm

Discusses claims backlog with managers, employeesWhite House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough visited the Baltimore regional office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday to discuss effort...

President praises Baltimore native at commencement

May 24, 2013 11:28 pm

Leland Shelton going to Harvard Law in the fallIf Baltimore native Leland Shelton had bothered to check his email in the hectic day before graduation, he might have avoided a shock during commencement...

Memorial for Dennis Lane set for Merriweather Post

May 24, 2013 11:25 pm

In Howard County, Dennis Lane was an iconic individual, his friend Paul Skalny said Friday. So it's fitting that a celebration of the life and legacy of the Howard County blogger takes place at an equ...