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Four of the six jurisdictions that have bounced back to their pre-recession levels of growth are in the Charm City metro.

Last night, the guys battled for a spot in this year's top 10. Well, some battled and some just blah.

The family of longtime Orioles umpires attendant Ernie Tyler is suing a Baltimore nursing home, claiming that a doctor at the facility cut off life-sustaining care to Tyler without authorization.

Mary Louise Bennett, a longtime Anne Arundel County educator who was a founding member of the Chesapeake Academy, died Sunday from complications of an infection at Genesis Health Care Facility in Severna Park where she had lived for the last three years. She was 94.

The networks might be struggling on Sunday nights but not basic cable's the History Channel. The miniseries beat everything in sight Sunday night.

Police have not made an arrest in the killing of De'ontae Smith, 15, who was fatally stabbed on Feb. 5 three blocks from the downtown parade route

William Deal Waxter III, a retired securities analyst who was a World War II veteran, died of a stroke Feb. 11 at Broadmead Retirement Community. The former Roland Park resident was 88.

At a time when violent crime remains high in Maryland and America's Second Amendment rights are under attack, Maryland's Governor Martin O'Malley has continued to advance his radical, liberal agenda by recently arguing for the abolishment of capital punishment in our state. He contends that it is costly and ineffective.

Upset that his mother would not pay off his debt to drug dealers, Genesis Collins Jr. set himself on fire and embraced her, leaving Audrey Collins with burns that ultimately killed her, prosecutors said.

Vernon B. Morris Jr., a retired Westinghouse Electric Corp. engineer, died MondayJAN07 of renal failure at Genesis Cromwell Nursing Center. He was 88.

A Baltimore rabbi says, "No more bombing in my name."

Bible reveals that marriage is between one man and one woman

Maryland voters should reject immorality in the form of same-sex marriage

Two Marylanders faced rejection from family and community and particularly forceful disapproval from fellow African-Americans, a group whose values have long been shaped by religious conservatism..

Marriage, in the Bible, is reserved for a man and a woman

For same-sex unions, the application of Scripture must be expanded

Rather than diminishing marriage, gay unions invigorate and honor the institution.

River Hill girls, Centennial boys capture team titles

Senior Briefs

CEO's stand on gay marriage has nothing to do with the quality of his company's products

Neighborhood news from West Friendship columnist Lisa Peklo

West Howard County briefs

School is out for the summer, but that doesn't mean every high school theater stage is dark. The stage is lit and also filled with teen talent at Reservoir High School in Fulton, which serves as the site for the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts' Teen Professional Theatre production of the musical "Children of Eden" from July 26- 29.

West Howard County briefs

Lexington County deputies say a Baltimore man shot and killed his live-in girlfriend as they drove to pick up their son who was staying with relatives in South Carolina.

Virginia-based ccAdvertising involved in same-sex marriage polls elsewhere

Stop overlooking (and overcooking) summer's dynamic duo, zucchini and yellow squash, and you're sure to be satisfied

Some people see Jesus on their bathroom ceiling, and there's nothing wrong with that

List of 2012 Oakland Mills High School graduates

The Frederick Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (which includes Howard County) will meet June 2 in the Community Room of the Manor House at Edenton Retirement Village, 5800 Genesis Lane, Frederick.

List of 2012 graduates from Howard High School

Cal Thomas says President Obama is twisting the Bible to suit his political agenda

Those who think the Bible requires marriage to be between one man and one woman are wrong.

Engaged: Beth Gampel & Adam Abell

The athletic field at C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air will be the next in Harford County to be converted from grass to synthetic turf.

Clarksville: Clarksville Elementary is hosting its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 28 and Dayton Oaks Elementary is hosting DolFun Day the same day from noon to 4 p.m. You'll find plenty of action fun, food, friends, games and treasures at both events.

Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock: Pat Bonnell, the drama and studio arts teacher at Chapelgate Christian Academy, affectionately describes her theater program as "the little engine that could."

Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton: Help make the Glenelg prom and after-prom party a success by volunteering a little time and effort.

Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien's argument against gay marriage isn't based on the Bible, which implies the mission of love may come in many forms

Religious reasons for opposing same-sex marriage don't hold up

In choosing to permit same-sex marriage, Maryland legislators are playing god

Christians throughout Harford observe start of Lent