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    Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Senate votes to repeal death penalty

    The Maryland Senate voted Wednesday to make Maryland the 18th state to abolish the death penalty, putting Gov. Martin O'Malley one step closer to a significant legislative victory.
    The Maryland Senate voted Wednesday to make Maryland the 18th state to abolish the death penalty, putting Gov. Martin O'Malley one step closer to a significant legislative victory. The 27-20 vote sent the bill to the House of Delegates, where repeal...

    Tags: Chemical Industry, Howard County, Allan H. Kittleman, Nancy Jacobs, Edward R. Reilly

    2. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Death penalty repeal effort survives in Senate

    Efforts to end Maryland's death penalty moved forward late Monday as the Senate squashed attempts to retain the death penalty for what one senator called "the worst of the worst."
    Efforts to end Maryland's death penalty moved forward late Monday as the Senate squashed attempts to retain the death penalty for what one senator called "the worst of the worst." Senators resumed an emotional debate they left off Friday evening,...

    Tags: Punishment, Howard County, Death Penalty, James N. Robey, Thomas V. Mike Miller

    3. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Buck Showalter accepts The Sun's Marylander of the Year honor

    Buck Showalter remembered sitting in the Orioles clubhouse as a driving rain delayed the first playoff game Baltimore had hosted in 15 years.
    Buck Showalter remembered sitting in the Orioles clubhouse as a driving rain delayed the first playoff game Baltimore had hosted in 15 years. "Do you think the fans will stay?" asked a relatively new Oriole. "Hell yes," replied closer Jim Johnson....

    Tags: Yankee Stadium, Buck Showalter, Peter G. Angelos, Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles

    4. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. When 'Negro' was in vogue

    The Census Bureau announced last week that it is dropping the use of the term "Negro" to describe black Americans in its population surveys. I suspect few will mourn the word's passing.
    The Census Bureau announced last week that it is dropping the use of the term "Negro" to describe black Americans in its population surveys. I suspect few will mourn the word's passing. Today Americans of African descent, especially younger ones, almost...

    Tags: Racism, Tyler Perry, Slavery, World War I (1914-1918), College Baseball

    5. Mar 1, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Death penalty repeal clears a key test vote in Senate

    The Senate paused its debate of a bill that would make Maryland the 18th state in the nation to eliminate the death penalty after advocates of repeal won a key test vote. 
    The Baltimore Sun
    The Senate paused its debate of a bill that would make Maryland the 18th state in the nation to eliminate the death penalty after advocates of repeal won a key test vote.  Senators voted 27-19 Friday to reject an amendment that would have created an...

    Tags: Annapolis, Punishment, Richard F. Colburn, Allan H. Kittleman, Howard County

    6. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  6. History Matters: Russians ready to take on any Japanese threat 75 years ago

    100 Years Ago The iceman cameth From the social notes: "Prof. Charles Kolb of Westminster was the guest Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David T. Barnes. "Mr. Washington Ridgley spent several day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles...

    Tags: Ernest Hemingway, Germany, American Red Cross, United Kingdom, Howard County

    7. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Afternoon tea set for Historic Oakland

    These groups meet regularly. Sunday Afternoon Tea at Historic Oakland — Feb. 24, 3:30-5 p.m., Historic Oakland, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia. Two-course repast will be served. $25 per person. Registration required. 410-730-4801 or http://www....

    Tags: Arts, Howard County, Fort Meade (military base), Libertarian Party, Photography

    8. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Senate panel approves death penalty repeal, altered gun bill

    The General Assembly took an important step toward repealing Maryland's death penalty Thursday night when a key committee, for the first time in decades,<strong> </strong>approved a bill to end capital punishment.
    The General Assembly took an important step toward repealing Maryland's death penalty Thursday night when a key committee, for the first time in decades, approved a bill to end capital punishment. The Senate Judicial Proceedings committee voted 6-5 to...

    Tags: National Rifle Association of America, U.S. Supreme Court, Nancy Jacobs, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Prisons

    9. Feb 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Charles Wells, printing firm owner

    Charles Nelson Wells, a retired owner of a printing firm and a World War II veteran later honored for his service with a Congressional Gold Medal, died of a blood disorder Feb. 12 at Sinai Hospital. He was 87 and lived in Lochearn.
    Charles Nelson Wells, a retired owner of a printing firm and a World War II veteran later honored for his service with a Congressional Gold Medal, died of a blood disorder Feb. 12 at Sinai Hospital. He was 87 and lived in Lochearn. Born in Baltimore and...

    Tags: Camp Lejeune (military base), Awards and Prizes, Congressional Gold Medal Honorees, World War II (1939-1945), Sinai Hospital in Baltimore

    10. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Archbishop Lori, O'Malley among parade of witnesses urging death penalty repeal

    Sensing a real chance to abolish the death penalty in Maryland after years of trying, opponents of capital punishment brought a parade of religious, political and civil rights leaders to Annapolis Thursday to urge lawmakers to do away with the ultimate sanction.
    Sensing a real chance to abolish the death penalty in Maryland after years of trying, opponents of capital punishment brought a parade of religious, political and civil rights leaders to Annapolis Thursday to urge lawmakers to do away with the ultimate...

    Tags: Judges, Witnesses, Annapolis, Punishment, Death Penalty

    11. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Newsmaker Forum: Debating the death penalty

    As Maryland lawmakers debate whether to ban capital punishment in the state, The Sun will host prominent advocates on both sides of the issue for its first Newsmaker Forum of 2013. National NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous, who has helped marshal support for the repeal effort, and Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger, an opponent of repeal, will answer questions from Sun editors and members of the audience. The event will take place from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at The Sun building, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and tickets must be reserved in advance at <a href="http://newsmakerforum.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">newsmakerforum.eventbrite.com</a>.
    As Maryland lawmakers debate whether to ban capital punishment in the state, The Sun will host prominent advocates on both sides of the issue for its first Newsmaker Forum of 2013. National NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous, who has helped marshal...

    Tags: Punishment, Scott Shellenberger, Baltimore County

    12. Feb 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Nova A. Scott, educator

    Nova A. Scott, a retired Baltimore public schools educator who became the first African-American woman to serve on the Howard County Commission on Aging, died Wednesday of complications from an infection at Howard County General Hospital.
    Nova A. Scott, a retired Baltimore public schools educator who became the first African-American woman to serve on the Howard County Commission on Aging, died Wednesday of complications from an infection at Howard County General Hospital. She was 86....

    Tags: Howard Community College, Christianity, Civil Rights, Howard County General Hospital, Howard County

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