Sun coverage: Dundalk water main break

Forced to remain put by emergency personnel, Mark Autir (left) stands with Mike Pell, who pleads for a rescue boat to head to his home in the 3500 block of McShane Way for his two children, 2 and 3 years old. (Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton Ferron / September 18, 2009)

October 13, 2009

High school students try to save neighbors' memories

The students surveyed the photographs spread out on the table - a mix of black-and-white and color pictures depicting schoolchildren, a wedding and other family moments.

September 29, 2009

For love of Dundalk

The huge water main break that flooded Dundalk has spawned another outpouring - one of local generosity: from "Len the Plumber," who has given and installed 32 hot water heaters to replace damaged ones, to a couple who were preparing to downsize for their retirement and donated furniture and other belongings.

September 21, 2009

Flooding cleanup brings detours

Residents salvage belongings after massive water main break Friday; Broening Highway to be closed for 2 to 4 weeks

September 20, 2009

Cleaning up in Dundalk

As workers pump out the last of Dundalk's flooded homes, an expert warns that more pipes are sure to fail

September 20, 2009

Saving what's important

As Dundalk residents affected by Friday's water main break tossed out ruined appliances and soggy furniture from their flooded basements Saturday, they also told stories of recovery and loss, of good luck and bad. Here are a few.

September 19, 2009