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Marriott theme park, Redskins stadium once planned in Laurel [History Matters]
Throughout its history, Laurel's location between two major metropolitan cities has made the town a target for eager developers. Two super-sized projects were proposed, one in the 1970s and one in the 1990s, and both were ultimately defeated after...
Tags: Regional Authority, William Donald Schaefer, Howard County, Tourism and Leisure, Marvin Mandel
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Howard senior graduates with near-perfect attendance despite medical challenges
The last time Kaeleigh Green was absent from school was in kindergarten — she and her family took a trip to Disney World and she missed two days. A lot has happened since then: Green went from Elkridge Elementary School to Elkridge Landing...
Tags: Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses, Crohn's Disease, Graduation, Lyme Disease
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Mays Chapel nurse to join longtime patient for Rappel for Kidney Health fundraiser
During her first attempt at rappelling down the 28-story face of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel last summer, Mays Chapel resident Barbara Case understandably focused on making it down safely. Now, with last year's experience as reassurance...
Tags: Kidney Disease, Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses, Baltimore Hotels
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Wedded: Jamie Crumpler and Chris Kalck
Wedding date: April 6, 2013 Her story: Jamie Crumpler, 33, grew up in Bel Air. She is an executive assistant for Constellation in Baltimore. Her father, James, works for BGE and her mother, Teresa, is a stay-at-home mom. His story: Chris Kalck, 36,...
Tags: Fells Point, Family, Weddings, Men's Wearhouse Inc., Tour Operations Industry
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Jewish deli, Baltimore burgers and a circus come to Ocean City
People come back to Ocean City for the traditions — a favorite restaurant, beach spot or mini-golf course. For visitors looking to try something different, this season has a lot of new things to offer, whether you eat at the town's new (and only)...
Tags: Restaurants, Foods and Beverages, J. Crew, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Vegetarian Diet
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River Hill vocalists play -- and practice -- at Disney World [Clarksville]
The enthusiasm of River Hill High vocal teacher Amy Hairston is contagious and has clearly spread to her students. Twenty-seven choir students worked diligently all year to earn money for a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. For Ben Kitt,...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Downtown Disney, Clarksville, Walt Disney World Resort, Music
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Marriotts Ridge High students wow 'em in Music City [Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock]
Congratulations to the Marriotts Ridge High School music department on an outstanding showing at the Heritage Music Festival in Nashville, Tenn., on April 19. All of the school's ensembles earned either a gold or silver rating, and many of them received...Tags: Festive Events, Students, Sykesville, Music, Woodstock Festival (1969)
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Same ol' Flacco but a different Ravens' team prepares for 2013
Joe Flacco is no longer barraged with questions about former offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, finding consistency or even his capability to win the big game. Now the owner of one of the richest contracts in the history of the sport and two weeks away...
Tags: Super Bowl XLVII, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Ed Reed, Tandon Doss
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Glen Burnie woman rides through adversity to strength
Lauren Williams and her father unbox the treasure: a three-wheeled cycle, powered by the arms. Larry Williams adjusts the footrests and affixes Lauren's feet with Velcro straps. Lauren, 26, narrows her eyes in determination, pushes one pedal with her...
Tags: Heart Disease, Back Pain, College Baseball, University of Pittsburgh, Diseases and Illnesses
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New J/70 sailboat most popular entry at Annapolis NOOD Regatta event
Even as an experienced sailor, Peter McChesney said that racing the J/70 gives him a different kind of thrill. The 223/4-foot boat, the newest design of Rhode Island-based J/Boats, which began building its line in the late 1970s, will be the most...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Theme Park Vacations, Sailing, Annapolis
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Zahradka Farm invites you to Community Supported Agriculture [Clarksville]
You have an opportunity to support local agriculture, local schools and your own family health in one easy step. It's called Community Supported Agriculture. The Zahradka Farm has teamed with PTAs at Clarksville and Pointers Run Elementary,...Tags: Clarksville, Music
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Facing long odds, Kevin Plank hopes to run Heat Press in Preakness
When Heat Press last ran in Maryland, he finished third in a three-horse race. Yet his owner — the same man who managed to turn the idea of quick-drying fabric into an athletic apparel empire that brought in nearly $2 billion in revenue last...
Tags: Preakness Stakes, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Kevin Plank, Pimlico Race Course
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