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Maryland won't play scheduled game at M&T in 2014

By Jeff Barker — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:29:00 EDT

Terps have done well at the Ravens' stadium

Maryland football is losing one game scheduled for M&T Bank Stadium. Officials say the Virginia Tech-Maryland game – which had been planned for 2014 – is now officially off the books since the Terps are departing the Atlantic Coast Conference after the 2013 season.

Woman struck by car in Parkville on Saturday dies

By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:16:00 EDT

Man also hit has been discharged from the hospital

A 67-year-old woman struck by a car Saturday night in Parkville died of her injuries early Monday morning, Baltimore County police said.

State, economic group launch program to help companies to grow

By Eileen Ambrose , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Advance Maryland to assist state's second-stage companies

The Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore and the Maryland Department of Business of Economic Development announced Monday that they created a new program to help companies that have moved beyond the start-up phase to continue to grow.

Baltimore water, sewer bills could rise by 15 percent

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:55 EDT

City financial oversight panel to consider rate increase

Customers of Baltimore's water system would see their quarterly water and sewer bill jump by about $23 under a proposal the Department of Public Works announced Monday.

Inquiry leads to full correction page in city schools budget

By Erica L. Green — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

Revision process recalls memories of 2007 budget blunder

It started with a simple question on Tuesday, May 14: Why is the line item for "Summer Learning" in the Baltimore City school system's budget blank? The Sun had published several stories about the program and its successes over the years, so to see that it had no number attached naturally piqued our interest.

More poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in Baltimore

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:28 EDT

New Brookings research shows sharp growth in suburban poor

More people live in poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in the city itself, part of a nationwide shift that is challenging the largely urban assistance network built up over decades.

LGBT inmates report sexual victimization at higher rates

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:00 EDT

Gang at center of jail sex scandal says 'homosexual activity' warrants severe discipline

Amid the unfolding jail scandal in Baltimore right now, there are two things relevant to the gay community that I want to bring up.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers' CEO earned $2.9M in 2012

By Lorraine Mirabella , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:14:00 EDT

Compensation for R. Neal Black fell from $4 million in fiscal 2011

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc.'s top executive, R. Neal Black, earned $2.9 million last year, a decrease from the $4 million in compensation Black earned in 2011, the Hampstead-based men's apparel retailer said.

Spike Gjerde to take over Belvedere Square space

By Richard Gorelick — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT

Spike Gjerde is coming to Belvedere Square. Gjerde will move his Woodberry Kitchen's canning and preserving operations into the Belvedere Square restaurant space that was most recently Crush. There is no firm opening date for Gjerde’s new project at Belvedere Square, which will include what he described as a "small diner" operation in addition to the canning kitchen.

Food Market to host first birthday party

By Richard Gorelick — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:14:00 EDT

It’s only been a year? A hit from the start, the Food Market opened on the eve of last year's Honfest. Co-owners Chad Gauss and Elan Kotz, the Food Market's executive chef and general manager, respectively, are celebrating their great first year with a birthday party at the Hampden restaurant on June 5.

M&T Bank exec named chair of Balto. Convention & Tourism

By Lorraine Mirabella , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:00 EDT

Atwood "Woody" Collins succeeds Edwin F. Hale Sr.

M&T Bank Corp. executive Atwood "Woody" Collins III has succeeded Edwin F. Hale Sr. as chair of the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board, city officials said Monday.

Chlorine leak reported at Edgewood Middle School

BY BRYNA ZUMER, bzumer@theaegis.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:00 EDT

A drum filled with chlorine sprung a leak Monday morning in a pool mechanical room at Edgewood Middle School.

In April, another cool month for U.S. despite global warmth

By Scott Dance , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT

April was a chilly month across the U.S., but it was still a 338th-straight month of global temperatures averaging above the 20th century mean, according to U.S. climate statistics.

FBI document shows start of corrections corruption probe

By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:49:00 EDT

Recent indictment hit 25 with Black Guerrilla Family smuggling allegations at Baltimore City Detention Center

Federal and state law enforcement agencies have been working since 2011 to take on corruption in prisons — their efforts recently resulted in the indictment of more than two dozen in an alleged smuggling scheme — and a document the FBI released last week provides new details on the partnership.

Baltimore police sergeant sentenced for misconduct

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

Sergeant had provided false information to obtain search warrant

A Baltimore police sergeant found guilty of malfeasance for using false information to obtain a search and seizure warrant was sentenced Monday to three years of supervised probation, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.

Johnston & Murphy opens in Towson Town Center

Lorraine Mirabella — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:00 EDT

Military Bowl moving to Annapolis

By Colleen Thomas — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:05:00 EDT

The Military Bowl, held at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., since 2008, is moving to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis this December.

Woman shot in Cherry Hill on May 10 dies of injuries

By Justin George, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

Baltimore police search for suspect in the killing of Yolonda Johnson, 24

A woman shot on May 10 succumbed to her injuries late last week as detectives continue to look for a shooting suspect.

Traffic: Single-vehicle crash on I-695 in Baltimore Co.

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:29 EDT

A single-vehicle crash in Baltimore County on the outer loop of Interstate 695 past the Interstate 70 exit has closed the right traffic lane and the right traffic shoulder at 8:53 a.m., on Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Stoop Storytelling show features offbeat coming out story

By Michael Gold — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

In seven minutes, Tim Kuhn will progress from first date to realizing he'll never be straight. And that terrifies him.

Humidity, highs around 80 Monday with storm chances

By Scott Dance , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Increasing humidity and highs around 80 degrees are forecast in the Baltimore area Monday, with a chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

As phones flood jail, blocking technology comes online

By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:18:00 EDT

System designed to block inmate cellphones

Maryland corrections officials are taking advantage of new technology designed to block the use of contraband cellphones by inmates ¿ a problem at the heart of recent indictments at the Baltimore City Detention Center.

Man charged with setting fire to woman's apartment in Bel Air

By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

Deputies say Ryan Lawrence Spann argued with woman before setting two fires

Deputy state fire marshals on Sunday arrested a Joppa man who they believe set two small fires in a woman's apartment after getting into an argument with her.

Mayor to preside over mass wedding at GLBT Pride event

By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:57 EDT

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

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will preside over a mass wedding of same-sex couples at this year's Baltimore Pride Celebration, with the event drawing interest from couples as far away as Atlanta, according to organizers.

Orioles fall to Rays, extending losing streak to five games

By Eduardo A. Encina — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:12:00 EDT

Coming into Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards, Orioles pitchers had allowed 30 total runs in their past three games.

Clouds, light rain expected through Sunday

Staff Reports — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

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.

County councilman hasn't disclosed outside jobs for years

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

John Olszewski Sr. files amended disclosure forms

A Baltimore County councilman did not disclose his outside employment over the past several years, including his work with a painting and drywall company that has a $3.1 million contract at a new high school being built in his district.

Powerball jackpot ticket sale recalls Md. lottery scramble

By Andy Rosen, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:46:00 EDT

Winning Powerball numbers reportedly hit in Zephyrhills, Fla.

The world is waiting Sunday to find out who bought the Powerball jackpot winning ticket at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla. Nobody had come forward by mid-morning.

I-95 rest area in Laurel to be closed weekdays for paving

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 08:53:00 EDT

Beginning Monday morning, the Maryland Welcome Center on northbound Interstate 95 in Howard County will be closed for paving, the State Highway Administration said.

Elderly pedestrians struck by car in Parkville

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 08:52:00 EDT

An elderly man and woman are being treated at Shock Trauma after they were struck by a car in Parkville on Saturday night, Baltimore County Police said.

Orioles give up six runs in ninth in 10-6 loss

By Dan Connolly — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

If they are going to continue to be successful, if they are going to hang around toward the top of the American League East standings all year, the Orioles have to buck this recent trend of short, uneven starts from their rotation.

Two boys shot in Southwest Baltimore

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:15:00 EDT

One shot in head; other shot in leg and wounded in face

Two young men were shot early Saturday in the Washington Village/Pigtown neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore, police said.

Woman killed in Arbutus home

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:50:00 EDT

Man with self-inflicted wounds also found

Baltimore County police found a dead woman and an unconscious man inside an Arbutus home Friday afternoon.

Student stabbed in UMBC residence hall

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Victim and suspect knew each other, police said

A University of Maryland, Baltimore County student was stabbed early Saturday in a residence hall on campus, police said.

Port holds inaugural Career Expo

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Bentley urges industry revival to boost commercial shipbuilding, create jobs

Although it leads the East Coast in several categories of shipping activity, the port of Baltimore often seems to be hiding in plain sight.

Annapolis accused of bias in police department

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:50:00 EDT

Four current, former officers file federal lawsuit

Four former and current African-American Annapolis police officers have filed a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against the city, claiming they were unfairly treated, subjected to harassment, wrongly turned down for promotions and, for two of them, given walking papers.

Harris links IRS scandal to Obamacare in address

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:23:00 EDT

Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland used a rare opportunity to speak on behalf of the Republican Party on Saturday to tie the unfolding IRS scandal to President Barack Obama's 2010 overhaul of the nation's health care system.

Rain falls at Pimlico, showers could continue into evening

The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

Rain sprinkling the infield at Pimlico mid-afternoon Saturday didn't stop the revelry.

Traffic: Preakness Stakes road closures

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:30:00 EDT

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has posted road closures and traffic modifications for Saturday's 138th running of the Preakness Stakes and InfieldFest at Pimlico Race Course .

Marylanders line up for Powerball

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:25:00 EDT

Mega Millions in March 2012 had a $656 million jackpot

The Powerball prize, at $600 million, is now the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history, tempting many Marylanders to buy tickets for the lottery game before the Saturday night drawing.

Orioles lose to Rays, 12-10

By Eduardo A. Encina — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:03:00 EDT

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel has been the beneficiary of strong run support this season, which explains his 5-1 record entering Friday night despite some rocky recent outings. In Hammel's last start, the Orioles came back from an early six-run hole in Minnesota to win.

Phelps throws water on reports of return to Olympic pool

By Jean Marbella — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

He's back ... unless he's not.

Kennedy Krieger researchers pinpoint cause of rare disease

By Scott Calvert , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:00 EDT

Discovery could yield new treatments and maybe a cure

It's a dream Ida Heck never really expected to come true.

President talks economy, jobs in Baltimore

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT

Obama tours manufacturer, school, workforce development program

As he traveled through Baltimore to promote his jobs agenda on Friday, President Barack Obama found himself sitting near a 29-year-old man who was uncertain how to reset his life after being released from prison two years ago.

Parent honored for involvement after Perry Hall shooting

By Erica L. Green — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 EDT

Overall winner of state's annual Parent Involvement Matters Awards is from Queen Anne's

A Baltimore County parent who stepped in to bring warmth and cheer back to the high school that had a chilling cafeteria shooting was recognized Friday during the state's annual Parent Involvement Matters awards.

The Sun named newspaper of the year by press group

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:57:00 EDT

The Sun also won for its efforts to access public records

The Baltimore Sun was named Newspaper of the Year on Friday in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association awards contest and also took home the association's annual honor for "extraordinary efforts" to gain access to public records.

Behind the scenes of a decision to shut down speed cameras

By Scott Calvert , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:30:25 EDT

The emailed directive went out midmorning April 16 from a Baltimore City traffic engineer: No more speed camera tickets are to be issued from the camera in the 3900 block of The Alameda. Less than five hours later, an engineering supervisor wrote another email, stating that the city's entire speed and red-light camera network was being suspended.

Baltimore police officer charged with second-degree assault

By Justin George and Justin Fenton , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:31:30 EDT

Prosecutors also file misconduct charges and allege he assailed a man in May 2012

Baltimore police officer Robert W. Mitchell faces a second-degree assault charge after police and prosecutors accused him of overstepping his powers and beating a young man more than a year ago.

Sidewalk chefs serve up taste of Pimlico

By Jean Marbella and Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:56:41 EDT

Neighbors grill ribs, jerk chicken for Preakness-goers

After 25 Preaknesses, Annette Thomas has her routine, and recipes, down pat.

Michelle Obama stresses education at Bowie State

By Krissah Thompson, The Washington Post — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:12:44 EDT

She addresses commencement for historically black university

Michelle Obama encouraged the graduates of Bowie State University on Friday to live up to the legacy of their university's founders and the leaders of the civil rights movement by promoting the importance of education in the black community.

Commission on animal abuse faults city for inaction

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:46:37 EDT

Panel issues highly critical report

A mayoral commission has issued a highly critical report challenging Baltimore's commitment to eradicating violence against dogs and cats, citing a lack of police investigation and poor conditions for captured strays.

City police making progress on open homicide cases

By Justin George and Justin Fenton , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Detectives have made about a dozen arrests over past two months

In the third week of February, two separate killings of couples alarmed Baltimore police and contributed to a spike in the city's homicide numbers that prompted the department to shift strategies, deploy more officers on foot patrols and hold community meetings in neighborhoods feeling the wave of violence.

Annapolis prisoner admits threatening judge

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:00 EDT

One year and a day added to sentence

An Annapolis man who admitted sending a threatening letter from his prison cell to an Anne Arundel County judge who'd sentenced him to serve 10 years for armed robbery had a year and a day added onto his sentence Friday.

Alleged BGF leader Tavon White will be moved to U.S. custody

By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Defendant's attorney had argued he was being held in poor conditions

Tavon White, the alleged leader of the Black Guerrilla Family at the Baltimore City Detention Center, will await trial in federal custody out of state, his attorney said Friday.

Head of investigations at corrections department retires

By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:42 EDT

Jesse Ballard III, a 26-year veteran, will leave in June for federal job

Jesse Ballard III, the head of internal investigations at the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, will retire in June to take a federal job, the state agency said Friday.

Rock star status: Preakness horses get royal treatment

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:00 EDT

Massages, chiropractor visits part of the perks for sport's highest-performing athletes

Handlers used special massage techniques to soothe Goldencents' muscular frame and sudsy sponges to stimulate the shine and bloom on the Preakness competitor's chocolate-colored coat — while a sizable entourage seemed transfixed.

BGE requests rate increase on heels of last case

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:10 EDT

Utility says request, including monthly surcharge, is needed for infrastructure work

Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. asked Friday for another rate increase, three months after winning approval for higher charges, and company officials said they expect to seek more in the future.

O.C. cigarette smuggling ring had ties to terror groups, police say

By Justin Fenton , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:34:02 EDT

The Palestinian immigrant and his brother lived side-by-side in homes in West Ocean City, over the years opening a number of businesses throughout the area — three pizza shops, a Mexican restaurant, a liquor store, gas stations, and development companies, court records show.

Openly gay athletes supported by most Americans, poll finds

By Michael Gold — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Survey: Athlete's sexuality doesn't impact public opinion

Almost three weeks after NBA player Jason Collins became the first openly gay active male athlete in a major American sport -- and yes, all those qualifiers are necessary -- new polling data shows a majority of Americans wouldn't care if their favorite athlete was gay.

UM's Diamondback to cut publishing to 4 days a week

By Michael Lofthus, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:29:00 EDT

Move made to save money

The University of Maryland's independent student newspaper will cut publishing to four days a week in the fall, Michael Fribush, president of parent company Maryland Media Inc., confirmed Friday.

Looking Out: Gay marriage makes strides in France

By Michael Gold — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:31:00 EDT

LGBT-related news and commentary from around the web

As part of this blog's effort to provide LGBT-related news and commentary, we'll be bringing you links to stories from around the web in a weekly feature called Looking Out .

Andy Harris to deliver Republican address on Obamacare

By Matthew Hay Brown — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:11:00 EDT

Days after voting again to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, congressional Republicans have tapped Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland to deliver their weekly address.

Powerball jackpot reaches $600 million

By Kevin Rector and Michael Lofthus, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:11:24 EDT

This is now the largest Powerball jackpot in history

Strong Powerball ticket sales since a Wednesday night drawing with no big winner have further padded an already large jackpot, lottery officials said Thursday afternoon.

Man shot overnight in Baltimore's Westport neighborhood

By Justin George, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT

Detectives also continue to investigate beating of man that left him in critical condition

Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man wounded, while detectives continue to search for suspects in the separate beating of a man Thursday evening that left him in critical condition.

Md. sheds 6,200 jobs in April, Labor Department says

By Jamie Smith Hopkins and Lorraine Mirabella , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:43 EDT

Loss reverses four-month trend of gains in the state

Maryland employers slashed 6,200 jobs in April, cutting short a string of gains, the U.S. Department of Labor said Friday, as the state began feeling the pinch of federal budget sequestration and cutbacks in consumer spending.

Alan Gross, jailed in Cuba, settles suit against employer

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:24:00 EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An American contractor imprisoned in Cuba has settled a lawsuit in which he accused the company he was working for when he was arrested and the U.S. government with failing to warn him about the risks of working on the communist-controlled island.

Runway closures scheduled for BWI this weekend

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Baltimore/Washington International Airport said on Thursday that scheduled airfield improvements will prompt closures on both of its primary commercial runways this weekend.

'Green' gas plans offer climate-friendly home heating

Laurel Peltier — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:15:00 EDT

For a few dollars more, "offsets" let homeowners shrink their carbon footprint

“Would you like to buy a carbon offset with your purchase today?”

Fighting homophobia by tracking down its source

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:44:00 EDT

On day against hate, a look at how and where it spreads

As a journalist, I'm a big believer in free speech, but also in the idea that bigotry and wrongdoing are fair game for scrutiny.

Airline baggage and reservation change fees hit record

Eileen Ambrose — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

As you shop for airfare for your summer vacation, don’t overlook the cost of fees for bags or changing a reservation that can add quite a bit to your travel bill.

Sale of downtown Annapolis post office will end era

By Pamela Wood, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Historic Church Circle building will be expanded, used for state offices

Since 1901, Annapolis residents and downtown workers have been dropping off letters and buying stamps at the brick Georgian Revival-style post office on Church Circle.

Home Depot tells owner of hot dog stands to relocate

By Julie Baughman, jbaughman@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:55:00 EDT

Home Depot is not the first place most people go to grab a bite to eat. However, Angelo Micklos has spent the past 21 years changing that.

Sunshine, mid-70s Friday ahead of possible Saturday showers

By Scott Dance , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-70s are forecast Friday, before shower chances arrive for the weekend and the Preakness, according to the National Weather Service.

Baltimore has high rate of staff-inmate sex

By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:49:19 EDT

Almost 7 percent of inmates reported sexual contact with staff in DOJ survey

The Baltimore City Detention Center had the nation's second-highest rate of sexual contact between jail staff and inmates, according to a U.S. Department of Justice study released less than a month after federal prosecutors accused corrections officers at the jail of sleeping with gang members.

MARC to add weekend service to Washington

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:55:00 EDT

Officials say gas tax increase makes Penn Line expansion possible

Maryland's MARC commuter trains, which have always operated Monday through Friday, will begin offering weekend service between Baltimore and Washington on the Penn Line in coming months.

Medics called to Balto. Co. school for light-headed students

By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:11:08 EDT

17 are treated, county officials report

Seventeen students complained of feeling ill and light-headed at Pinewood Elementary in Timonium on Thursday afternoon, though Baltimore County officials said they could find no cause for the illnesses.