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- Aspects of the Electoral College and the popular vote can be combined to bring more people into the process
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An Electoral College deadlock might produce some surprising results - Ted M. Zurinsky to speak at Harford Writers' Group panel discussion
- Author Peacock describes conditions with a dispassionate eye in new novel
- Mystery writer Laura Lippman will be grand marshal of the 40th annual Mayor's Christmas Parade in Hampden on Dec. 2.
- Gustav "Gus" Baer, a retired executive and certified public accountant who had a second career as a pianist entertaining customers with his renditions of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and George Gershwin classics, died Oct. 9 of a neurodegenerative disorder at Emeritus of Pikesville senior-living facility. He was 84.
- The story of how thoroughbred racing and the rural communities of Harford County became intertwined is told in artifacts and pictures through January as part of an exhibit at the Hays-Heighe House on the campus of Harford Community College.
- The recent coverage of the 150th anniversary of the battle of Antietam could be part of a wily enticement for a two-part day trip that can get the "gang" ¿ whether it be family or friends ¿ to all pile into the family truckster for a day in the "country" and a fun meal at the end of it.
- Fifteen-year-old Kacie Bawiec becomes published author with fantasy novel she wrote in the 8
- Elkridge teenager, who has been writing since childhood, has had a young adult fantasy novel published: 'Cursed with Power'
- From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Bank will have an array of horse racing artifacts, prints, racing silks and artwork. In addition, the Graw Days Speaker Series will feature authors, historians, and ghost stories.
- Local Harford County residents committed to philanthropy making the county strong
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- For one long weekend a year, Baltimore book nerds swarm to the area around the Washington Monument for the Baltimore Book Festival.
- "Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance," written by Drs. John Willis and Herbert Smith is a 432-page look at Maryland's political identity. The book was released this past January, part of the Politics and Governments of the American States series by the University of Nebraska Press.
- Chris Cleave's third novel, "Gold" examines the rivalry between two elite female cyclists
- Baltimore Book Festival offers author talks, book signings, readings, panel discussions
- Authors from the Baltimore Book Festival will gather at Hotel Monaco to meet with fans during a happy hour.
- Children's author Laurel Snyder of Atlanta, grew up in Radnor-Winston and went to Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, said the influence of Baltimore colors her works. She is one of five former Baltimoreans and authors who will sit on a panel called Baltimore Bred, at the Baltimore Book Festival.
- The One Maryland One Book program picks up steam this weekend, as the author of "The Cellist of Sarajevo" visits the Baltimore Book Festival and makes other appearances around the state.
- In an interview with Salon Magazine, Columbia native and author Michael Chabon discusses how his new, racially charged novel was, in part, shaped by his upbringing in Columbia.
- Jeffrey Toobin's new book examines the relationship between the Supreme Court and Obama White House
- Long-time Chesapeake Bay writer Tom Horton tells how he teaches students about Maryland's great estuary.
- Chick-lit phenom chats about books, Baltimore and whether women can truly have it all.
- Books-A-Million in the Laurel Shopping Center, 351 Montrose Ave., will offer traditional British tea and biscuits with author Mary Hart Perry on Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon to 2 p.m.
- Groups and special events taking place at Howard County library branches
- Stories of love, field hockey and bullying; videos of stick figure adventures, an exploding cake and summer fun in Carroll County — all came forth from the imaginations, creative passion and sensitivity of teens who entered the 2012 Summer Shorts competition, ...
- Groups and special events taking place at Howard County library branches
- Hampdenfest 2012 ready to rock Sept. 8 with lots of bands, mac 'n' cheese cookoff and toilet races
- "Splendors and Glooms" could win the Baltimore author a second round of awards
