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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: Employees, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Diabetes, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, ABC (tv network)
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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: Roland Park, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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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: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Essex (Baltimore, Maryland), Alexander Calder, Book, Community College of Baltimore County
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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: Activism, Howard County, Patapsco, History, 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: Colleges and Universities, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Political Systems, University of Oxford, Family
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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: John Bartram, Tools and Hardware, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Tourism and Leisure
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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: Stonewall Jackson, Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Battery Park, Forestry and Timber
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Md.-based soldier dies while serving in Iraq
The Associated PressA Delaware soldier who died while serving in Iraq suffered an apparent heart attack, a government official said today. Army Staff Sgt. Darren Harmon, 44, of Newark, died Saturday in Haditha. Harmon was a reservist assigned to the 203rd Military...Tags: Armed Forces, Health and Safety at School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Heart Attack, Defense
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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: Gardens and Parks, Armed Forces, Fishing, Sussex County (Delaware), Natural Resources
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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: Windsurfing, Gardens and Parks, State Parks, Ice Cream, Fishing
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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: Dining and Drinking, Colleges and Universities, Minority Groups, African Americans, Mario Lanza
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Philadelphia: so near, so worth the trip
Special To The SunIn its long and storied history, Philadelphia has been everything from the nation's capital to nearly broke. It's seen incredible prosperity and agonizing racial strife, urban decay and a startling renaissance of late. Sounds like Baltimore in a lot of...Tags: Transportation, Dining and Drinking, Trips and Vacations, Tourism and Leisure, Hotels and Accommodations
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