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Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim, on his first major league road trip, is taking in every bit of the limited opportunities he is earning.

What are you most worried about when you're on the road? Is it drunken drivers? Large trucks? Aggressive drivers? About 42 percent of Marylanders polled by AAA Mid-Atlantic said their most important traffic concern in 2016 is distracted driving, while about a quarter said drunken drivers.

Relief pitcher Darren O'Day had options in the offseason, but chose to stay in Baltimore, where he's a respected leader (and nearby husband).

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team has more competition for a rotation spot than people think after a strong start from Tyler Wilson.

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman will make his spring training debut Tuesday in a road game against the Toronto Blue Jays, a decision made necessary by his need for innings after a hip strain but contrary to manager Buck Showalter¿s previous desire to keep his starters away from division opponents.

Motorists in Maryland are paying 8 cents more at the pump when compared with a week ago.

Most of the Orioles' starting lineup is set, even though the batting order remains unclear. Unless an injury hits the starting rotation, the addition of right-hander Yovani Gallardo gives the Orioles their five starters. The burning questions entering the Grapefruit League schedule center around the team's starting corner outfield spots, the composition of the back end of the bullpen and how the Orioles round out their bench.

Following a brief snowstorm and freezing rain Monday, roads are anticipated to remain slick Tuesday as high winds, drifting snow and wet weather affect drivers across the county.

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Drowsy driving slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment, just like drugs or alcohol. While many people would never even consider getting behind the wheel after having an alcoholic drink, they don't give a second thought to heading home after a late night when they're exhausted. The fact is, just like drugs and alcohol; sleepiness can contribute to a motor vehicle crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving results in 1,550 deaths,

As the historic blizzard pummels the region and blankets the skies in white-out conditions, Howard County officials urge residents to stay off the roads. All county roads are expected to be cleared by Wednesday, with primary roads likely cleared by Sunday.

City, county and state officials have urged people to stay off the roads as winter storm Jonas coats the region in nearly two feet of snow. But not all drivers have heeded these warnings.

Baltimore transportation officials on Thursday announced plans to revive a new red light and speed camera system.

Ahead of a scheduled $40 million bond sale Jan. 26, Harford County has maintained its top-tier credit rating, County Executive Barry Glassman announced Tuesday.

Worries about China's slowdown infecting the global economy sent stock markets steeply lower Friday as U.S. equities got off to one of the worst starts to a year ever.

Spring-like temperatures during the Christmas holiday and even last weekend, when light jackets were optional, let alone gloves and scarves, gave way to frigid temperatures on Monday and now Maryland commuters need to prepare for their first bout of winter precipitation during the afternoon drive today.

BWI aiport was busy Wednesday morning amid one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Nearly 2.2 million Marylanders are expected to travel this holiday season — which would represent a new record if fulfilled, despite being the smallest annual growth since 2011, according to a new annual report from AAA Mid-Atlantic.

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If you need it, Howard County can recommend it. In this year¿s readers¿ poll, nearly 15,000 voters endorsed their favorite people and places across 74 categories. Whether you¿re in the market for a new car, you need a fresh idea for what to do with the kids or you¿re simply new in town and need the lay of the land, this list has you covered.

Some economists think low gas prices will drive additional spending on gifts this holiday season, a potential boost to an economy that is still hobbled by weak consumer spending and limited wage growth.

During the next week, millions of Americans will begin that trip over the hills and through the woods to grandmother's house to celebrate Thanksgiving. Instead of the horse-drawn sleigh in the popular holiday song, it's planes, trains and automobiles that are taking people all across the country to see loved ones.

More Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving than have since 2007, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. That includes about 1 million Marylanders, the agency said. For many Carroll residents, that means finalizing their travel plans this week.

Nearly 1 million Maryland residents plan to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, about the same as last year, AAA said Tuesday.

A 5K Run, Halloween activities for kids and families and the Reality Rides simulator highlight the 7th Annual Heather L. Hurd 5K Run and Trick or Treat Walk on Saturday, October 31, at 9 a.m. at Harford Community College.

Although the Rev. Bruce Steggert won't travel with the busloads of students from Loyola Blakefield's Towson campus heading to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis on Sept. 26, the biology teacher and sports moderator at the school said that the impact the first Jesuit Pontiff has had on students is significant.

Being the beat writer for the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens for the now-defunct Baltimore Examiner newspaper was a pretty big deal for former sportswriter Matt Palmer. This week, the Catonsville resident's job as the social media coordinator for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops goes light years beyond professional sports coverage.

Maryland residents plan to get away for Labor Day in about the same numbers as last year, even as gas prices have dipped by nearly $1 per gallon compared to late August 2014, AAA Travel said Monday.

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New Orioles outfielder Dariel Alvarez escaped Cuba in the dark of night in a speedboat that ran out of gas once in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico before finally reaching Mexico's shore in 2012. He began another kind of journey Friday night. His first major league call-up, first major league game and first big-league at-bat all occurred Friday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park.

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will offer vehicle owners self-service kiosks that will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Glen Burnie VEIP station and at the Gaithersburg MVA branch office.

Before last Friday's deadline, the O's traded pitching prospect Zach Davies to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Gerardo Parra and sent reliever Tommy Hunter to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Junior Lake.

For the third time in the past four games, an Orioles starting pitcher failed to get out of the fifth inning. Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez lasted just 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on six hits.

Gas prices in Maryland are unchanged from a week ago.

Despite increases in gas prices over the past several months, motorists hitting the roads this holiday weekend will pay less at the pump than last year, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. Maryland's average gas price of $2.75 per gallon is a five-year low for the holiday and about three cents per gallon lower than the national average.

After Adam Jones missed 11 of the Orioles' past 16 games with a sore shoulder, manager Buck Showalter wants his star center fielder to make the All-Star team and play in the game on July 14.

Compared to last year, there is a 2.3 percent increase of Marylanders traveling 50 miles or more for the Independence Day weekend, which is July 1 to 5, according to a survey by AAA Mid-Atlantic News Release. Although there are 870,000 Marylanders will be traveling, many people will also be spending the holiday locally with friends and family at traditional barbecues.

More than 870,000 Maryland residents plan to travel over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a record number spurred by strong employment, rising incomes and gas prices well below last year's, AAA Mid-Atlantic said Thursday.

Motorists in Maryland are paying 4 cents more at the pump when compared with a week ago.

The surging club achieved a feat in Tuesday night's 19-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies that had never been accomplished in 62 seasons of Baltimore Orioles baseball

A neck injury suffered in 2012 that lingered into 2013 and 2014 made it so that Nolan Reimold's last four years have been, in some way, limited by injury. Reimold is a long way from the player who debuted with 15 home runs as a rookie in 2009, but a return to the Orioles' roster in any form was always the goal.

The Orioles hope to salvage their seven-game road trip with a series win here in Cleveland this afternoon.

If you have plans for this Memorial Day weekend, you might want to leave early. In fact, if you can swing it with the boss, leaving today might be a good idea. There could be more people traveling over the next few days than any previous Memorial Day weekend in a decade.

The summer travel season is expected to begin with a bang this weekend as Marylanders take advantage of a five-year low in gas prices and hit the road in numbers not seen in a decade.

Greg Gurenlian won 28 of 32 faceoffs and sattackman Rob Pannell had four goals and two assists, helping the host New York Lizards edge the Chesapeake Bayhawks, 15-14, on Saturday night in Major League Lacrosse

Driver advocacy organization AAA Mid-Atlantic announced Friday that their roadside assistance teams will now respond to stranded club members whether they are on four wheels or two.

Glenwood Middle School recently held its 23rd annual Midnight Madness event. This year's theme was "Hoops for the Troops."

The Maryland Transportation Authority's board on Thursday reduced tolls statewide at the urging of Gov. Larry Hogan — mostly for E-ZPass drivers but also for those who pay cash at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Gretchen and Roy Jackson's Lael Stables is set to enter Lexington Stakes winner Divining Rod in the Preakness.