Mike Klingaman
A sports enterprise reporter for The Baltimore Sun, Mike Klingaman writes human-interest stories, historical profiles and a weekly retrospective called “The Sun Remembers.” He won the 1995 Associated Press Sports Editors feature writing award for a piece on Cal Ripken Jr. and was one of three finalists for the 1985 Pulitzer Prize in Specialized Reporting. A native of Catonsville, he is an avid, if oft-frustrated gardener who, for 10 years, wrote a nationally-syndicated column, "The Real Dirt."
Recent Articles
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This week in Baltimore sports history (May 19-25): Maryland-bred Bee Bee Bee pulls off Preakness stunner
May 22, 2002: “It was weird. I almost went for the cycle on the base paths,” Chris Singleton says after the Orioles outfielder is thrown out in separate plays at second base, third base and home plate in a 7-6 loss to the A’s in Oakland. May 24, 1989: Karen Hay, a softball pitcher for Brooklyn...
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30 years ago, Preakness featured Sunday Silence and Easy Goer in a wild nail-biter, won by a nose
Sunday Silence. Easy Goer. Benign names, both. But 30 years ago, in the Preakness, those two colts staged a race for the ages, thundering down the stretch, head to head, in a white-knuckled finish that still stirs the blood of race fans. Stride for stride they ran — Sunday Silence, the Kentucky...
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Festivals, fireworks and more events in the Outer Banks this summer
Save the dates for these summer events in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Outer Banks Tiny Home Festival June 8-9 Thinking of downsizing? Check out this two-day tiny home showcase. Tour (or turn around in) display homes. Chat with tiny home owners and builders. $10 ($15 for both days). 10 a.m. to...
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What's new at Delaware beaches: Restaurants, kids' activities and more to explore
If you’re headed to the beach in Rehoboth, Lewes or Dewey this summer, keep an eye out for these new rules, restaurants and attractions. Parking prices in Rehoboth It’ll cost more to park in Rehoboth Beach. The town has increased the price of weekly permits from $80 to $90, extended the permit...
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What's new in the Outer Banks this summer: Restaurants, hotels and a better bridge
Headed to North Carolina’s Outer Banks this summer? Make note of these new developments. Oregon Inlet bridge There’s a new $252 million span over Oregon Inlet in Nag’s Head, replacing the aged Bonner Bridge, due to be demolished. The new bridge, begun in 2016, opened in February. It’s 2.8 miles...
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The biggest events of the summer at Delaware beaches
Here’s a rundown of the biggest events at Delaware beaches this summer, from Fenwick Island to Lewes: Spring Sidewalk Sale May 17-19 Participating shop owners in both Rehoboth and Dewey Beach peddle their wares, rain or shine, for three days at discount prices. Sale begins Friday and ends Sunday....
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Ghost tours show the spooky sides of Ocean City and Delaware beach towns
Goosebumps — that's what a week at the beach offers, from a welcome dip on a hot day to a twilight prowl through the eerie haunts of the shore’s favorite towns. Some, like Lewes, Del., and Ocean City and are awash in spooky lore, some of it centuries old and anchored in grim history. Both offer...
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Things to do in the Outer Banks — besides go to the beach
When you need a break from the sun and sand, visit one of these nearby attractions: Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge There may be alligators here. Or not. It’s a bit north of their range. Regardless, the 152,000-acre habitat of bogs and marshes harbors a vast array of plants, birds, trees...