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The release Tuesday of a composite sketch and a video of the man who kidnapped Vi Ripken last week generated some new tips for police to investigate, as they had hoped

An exhibit of digital photographs by John Maloney is on exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through August at the Hollingsworth Gallery at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop.

After being shuttered to the public for nearly two decades, a new day may be dawning for Baltimore's venerable Peale Museum, if the Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture's planned restoration of the building succeeds.

Annapolis-based company brings new sightseeing boat to Baltimore that offers history tours.

President Obama should approve plans for a Harriet Tubman national monument in Maryland.

Light Street is closed from Baltimore to Lombard Streets due to water main repairs.

America was neither innocent victim nor bloodthirsty aggressor in 1812.

Introducing a new column from Catherine Mallette, Baltimore Sun senior content editor and editor of Chesapeake Home + Living magazine.

As part of its 32nd summer season, McBride Gallery presents a solo exhibit honoring plein air impressionist painter Bill Schmidt. The exhibit, featured in the annual Annapolis Summer Salon shows, runs July 8-29. The Rockville-based artist for 25 years has displayed his work at McBride Gallery.

With limited materials, a patriotic theme and their own ingenuity, students at The Harbour School put together their ninth annual Fourth of July parade of floats Tuesday.

St. Mark School in Catonsville uses War of 1812 for theme

The conflict was an unjust war started by the Americans

No major delays on transit systems.

Normally, Charlie Vascellaro, a Bolton Hill writer, writes about baseball or travel features. But in late spring, he decided to spend a night in the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Station, checking out tales of ghostly occupants who inhabit the historic railroad station.

An African-American history event at Hampton National Historic Site in Towson was engulfed in controversy after the event was originally entitled "Slave for a day."

Ships depart from Baltimore's Inner Harbor as Star-Spangled Sailabration comes to an end

Some 4,000 sailors and Marines have just left Baltimore after a week of Sailabration, the maritime festival marking the bicentennial of the War of 1812. While their ships were berthed in the harbor, they took in the sights, sampled the fare and lent their time and talent to community service.

As the tall ships sail off, Baltimore's Sailabration ends with a lot of happy visitors — and much good will and civic pride

On the 200th anniversary of the U.S. declaration of war on Britain and its colonies, representatives of the former belligerents gathered at Fort McHenry to sign a "declaration of peace."

Traffic: Accident on I-695 near I--795

Police reported no major problems or incidents involving public safety during the city's Star-Spangled Sailabration this past weekend — one of the largest events ever held in Baltimore and one local, state and federal agencies amassed an army of personnel to handle.

The first fort to occupy what is now Fort McHenry, was the hastily constructed Fort Whetstone that rose during 1776, to repulse any possible British waterborne attack.

A dramatic air show by the Blue Angels marked the crescendo of festivities for the Star-Spangled Sailabration from Fort McHenry to Fells Point on Saturday.

As anyone who's been listening — or has simply looked up from time to time — knows by now, the Blue Angels are in town.

Cars began lining up before 7 a.m. to get into the parking lots at M&T Bank Stadium for the shuttle bus ride to Fort McHenry and the Blue Angels air show.

Sailors and Marines from visiting Sailabration ships work in the community to assist residents and improve landscape

Traffic: Accident on I-95 northbound near Caton Avenue

Ellicott City's ShowTime Singers hit all the right notes. Baltimore's Sailabration is the latest stage for the Howard County choral group with nearly 50 members.

Several hundred who marked Flag Day in Baltimore by gathering to marry a piece of the banner Pickersgill was commissioned to make by the U.S. Army for the War of 1812 with the National 9/11 Flag.

Sailabration runs through Tuesday at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Fort McHenry, Martin State Airport and other locations.

In the spirit of the War of 1812 anniversary, Baltimore man pushes for 'huzzah' to make a comeback as the new Orioles and Ravens cheer.

Traffic: Accident at Annapolis Road and Waterview Avenue

Statewide events recall Maryland's pivotal role in the War of 1812.

A welcoming wind and warm sunshine greeted the first ships arriving at Baltimore's Inner Harbor just after 8 a.m. for the weeklong commemoration of the War of 1812.

Ships have begun arriving for the Star-Spangled Sailabration, Loyola lacrosse player Adam Pomper dies, Fells Point fire cleanup begins.

Old and battered Baltimore buoy gets some love before Sailabration commemoration of the War of 1812.

Parade of sail sets off from Norfolk en route to Baltimore as part of Sailabration festivities.

Planners hope to keep boaters happy and safe during the Star-Spangled Sailabration in Baltimore Harbor

Up to a million visitors are expected to visit Baltimore for the festival, which begins on Wednesday with the arrival into Baltimore's harbor of 18 tall ships.

Organizers expect as many as 1 million people will attend Maryland's commemoration of the War of 1812

Traffic: Accident at I-95 southbound near Key Highway

The extra police officers sent to the Inner Harbor and downtown to combat unruly youths and crime this past weekend recorded 40 arrests, including more than 10 for drug possession, and two handguns.

The War of 1812 gave Americans a confirmed sense of national sovereignty and propelled Andrew Jackson into the presidency. It gave the Navy a motto: "Don't give up the ship." And it gave us our national anthem.

Baltimore, Toronto orchestras to premiere Philip Glass work for 1812 bicentennial

Fort McHenry expecting large crowds during Sailabration

Baltimore will launch its commemoration of the War of 1812 by land, sea and air this week, starting with parachute jumps into Camden Yards and a parade of tall ships into the harbor. The history-filled week features music, fireworks and an air show over Fort McHenry.