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As contraband phones flood Baltimore jail, blocking technology comes online

May 20, 2013 3:18 am

System designed to block inmate cellphonesMaryland corrections officials are taking advantage of new technology designed to block the use of contraband cellphones by inmates — a problem at t...

Agencies aim to restore bay's depleted oysters, a creek at a time

May 19, 2013 11:39 pm

It's planting time in the Chesapeake Bay, just as it is on land for farmers and gardeners across Maryland.    

Anne Arundel preserves a diamond in the rough

May 19, 2013 11:03 pm

Galesville field, home of Hot Sox, hosted Negro League starsThe cinder block dugouts are decrepit and the backstop is ragged at the old baseball diamond in Galesville, but giants once ran the bases in...

Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

May 19, 2013 10:22 pm

Hall of Famer dispenses advice in commencement addressOriole Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. drew a laugh Sunday during his commencement address at the University of Maryland, College Park when he noted ...

Mayor to preside over mass wedding at GLBT Pride event

May 19, 2013 9:44 pm

About a dozen couples have said they want to be part of ceremonyAbout a dozen couples have said they want to be part of ceremony    

Naval Academy graduation has to do without the Blue Angels

May 19, 2013 9:37 pm

With Naval Academy commencement looming Friday, many in Annapolis are feeling disappointed — the Navy has grounded the Blue Angels for the rest of 2013 as part of the federal budget cuts kno...

City charter school advocate is Casey Foundation fellow

May 19, 2013 9:08 pm

City Neighbors schools founder chosen for leadership program that trains those working with children, familiesCity Neighbors schools founder chosen for leadership program that trains those working wit...

Naval Academy graduation has to do without the Blue Angels

May 19, 2013 8:06 pm

Sequester cuts have grounded the flight team for 2013He saw his first Blue Angels show in Detroit at age 6, and Thomas Frosch says the experience inspired him to want to become a pilot. He saw four mo...

Withholding tax refunds to clear warrants seen as success

May 19, 2013 3:41 pm

Anne Arundel clears more than 200 warrants in project with Comptroller's OfficeWhen Anne Arundel County Sheriff Ron Bateman first suggested withholding state tax refunds from people who have open warr...

Clouds, light rain expected through Sunday

May 19, 2013 3:22 pm

The National Weather Service says clouds and patches of drizzle will be the order of the day in Baltimore on Sunday, though heavy rain is not expected.