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History Matters
100 Years Ago Laurel exchange Miss Maude Brashears of Laurel is visiting her brother, Mr. Joseph Brashears of Washington. Mr. and Mts. J. M. Lowman of Odenton have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White of Laurel. 75 Years Ago "Alive, alive...Tags: Robert Morris, Oxford (Talbot, Maryland), Odenton, Trips and Vacations, Christianity
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Alaeze leads Roland Park past Wm. Penn, 58-26
Daisy Alaeze scored 23 points to power No. 10 Roland Park past host William Penn (Pa.), 58-26, Saturday. The Reds (10-9) led the Quakers 29-12 at halftime. Roland Park will host Seton Keough at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Roland Park
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Theodore Holmes, founder of Chicken George restaurant chain
Baltimore Sun reporterTheodore Neal "Ted" Holmes, who founded the old Chicken George restaurant chain and built it into a regional fast-food business, died of diabetic complications Nov. 29 at Sanctuary at Holy Cross in Burtonsville. The Jessup resident was 72. Born in York,...Tags: Diabetes, Food Industry, Bankruptcy, Employees, Restaurants
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Quakers have long history in Howard County
It's a sultry August Sunday morning, and inside the historic Mt. Hebron House, a sturdy stone structure owned by the Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church next door, some 30 men and women are worshiping like tens of thousands of others in Howard County.
Well,...Tags: Ellicott City, Patapsco, Maryland, Activism, History
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Eagle soars in White Hall
Bald eagle sightings are becoming more common in North County these days. And, the Webster family of White Hall can glance outside any day to spot a fine-feathered beauty.
The eagle they see is 10 feet high and wears a Boy Scout's Eagle badge on its...Tags: Community College of Baltimore County, Book, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Alexander Calder, Essex (Baltimore, Maryland)
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Why I'm watching the royal wedding
Friday mornings at 4 a.m. generally find me asleep, but this week I'll be among the thousands of Anglophiles glued to my television for the "wedding of the century."
At 25, I've spent the better part of my adult life either in Europe or wishing I was...Tags: Political Systems, Weddings, London (England), University of Oxford, Government
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Garden paths
Online refer: For more garden photos, go to baltimoresun.com/travel. For more information on gardening, read Susan Reimer's blog at baltimoresun.com/gardenvariety
When Cheval Opp retired from IBM, she knew exactly what she would do with her time....Tags: Maryland, Montgomery County (Maryland), John Bartram, Wetlands, France
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New Castle, Delaware
Baltimore Sun reporterGo here: With its cobblestone streets, sweeping views of the Delaware River, grassy commons and rich architectural heritage, New Castle's historic district ranks among the finest heritage towns in the Mid-Atlantic. It's got history: William Penn first set...Tags: Daniel Webster, Bars and Clubs, Andrew Jackson, Harriet Tubman, Natural Resources
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Getting a feel for Lewes
Sun StaffJust off a stretch of Route 1 in Delaware, where summer beach traffic often grinds to a halt, a billboard featuring a wholesome young guy greets visitors: "Welcome to Lewes," it says. The sign raises a question that recurred often during my weekend visit...Tags: Maryland, Ty, Inc., Lewes, World War II (1939-1945), Dining and Drinking
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Fenwick Island
Special to SunSpotIf false advertising perturbs you, then you need to know something about Fenwick Island, Del., before you visit: It's not really an island. "The Quiet Resort" -- as promotional brochures have dubbed this diminutive peninsular community - is nestled...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Sailing, Foods and Beverages, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants
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In the 'hoods: haute and hip
Special to the SunFrom its founding 300 years ago as William Penn's planned "greene countrie towne," Philadelphia has been a city meant to be lived in. The neighborhoods of Center City (what natives call "downtown" Philadelphia) and beyond all have their own quirks and...Tags: Minority Groups, Culture, African Americans, England, Restaurants
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Aug 10, 2001
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