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Accidents, partially plowed roadways significantly slow morning commute

Accidents, partially plowed roadways significantly slow morning commute

With several major roadways and arteries to downtown condensed to one lane, traffic in the Baltimore area was reduced to a snail-like pace, hampering commuters as they attempted to return to work Tuesday and a storm with the potential to drop 10 to 20 inches of new snow bears down on the region. Above, a trucker struggles to make a tight turn onto Fleet Street near Broadway.

 

Heaviest next round of snow expected to occur Wednesday morning in area

Maryland Weather: Winter Storm Warnings still call for 10 to 20 inches of new snow in the area by tomorrow night, on top of the 24 inches or more that fell Friday and Saturday.

Mayor details city's preparations for impending storm

Noting that this is the "biggest two-day blizzard since 1922," Baltimore Mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake detailed the city's preparations for the coming storm and the response to last weekend's event.

 

Sun restaurant critic, blogger Elizabeth Large plans to retire

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  • Mr. Foot and his team predict the next snowfall

    Mr. Foot's forecast

    The Baltimore County weather watcher and his team predict snowfall for Maryland's next storm.

  • Postponements pile up

    Postponements pile up

    Thanks to the snow, area high school athletic schedules face a freeze until schools reopen.


IN GOOD FAITH
Ministry under fire

Group that serves gay and lesbian faithful is not Catholic, chief says

CONSUMING INTERESTS
Canceled flights at BWI

Southwest, AirTran among airlines warning of new delays, cancellations

DINING@LARGE
E. Large to retire

But this will not be restaurant critic's last post; more news coming

TRACKING THE TERPS
UM-Virginia hoops notes

At 6-2 in ACC, Terps a game ahead of Va., half game behind Duke

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