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• Health

How much work brings happiness? Not much, study shows

Having a job can be a boon to mental well-being, but for many of us, it only takes one day of work per week, a new study suggests.

• Politics

'He’s respected on both sides of the aisle': Maryland professor Phillip L. Swagel named CBO director

University of Maryland professor Phillip L. Swagel has been named director of the Congressional Budget Office.

• Opinion

Men are people too

Ask a 2020 candidate where he or she stands on “men’s issues,” and one is likely to get a puzzled look, a groan or a disquisition about “masculinity.”

• Maryland

Poll: 61 percent of D.C.-area residents favor plan to add toll lanes to Beltway, I-270

A clear majority of Washington-area residents favor adding express toll lanes to Interstate 270 and Maryland’s part of the Capital Beltway.

• Opinion

Loss of biodiversity is seriously frightening — and counter to God's will

Projected loss over one million species suggests that human existence on earth is imperiled, too.

• Maryland

Christine Fox, former acting deputy defense secretary, talks to Howard Community College students about math

Christine H. Fox, the assistant director for policy and analysis at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, gave a talk entitled “More to Math: From Education to Real-World Application” at Howard Community College on Tuesday night.

By Jess Nocera

Apr 25, 2019

• Obituaries

Former Maryland Gov. Harry Hughes, champion of clean government and a clean Chesapeake Bay, dies at 92

Harry Roe Hughes, the 57th governor of Maryland who was a champion of clean government and a clean Chesapeake Bay, died Wednesday, according to his family. He was 92.

• Maryland

Letters: Concerned about political vandalism; another view of Medicare for All; Clintons deserving of criticism

Carroll County Times letters to the editor.

• Opinion

Lesson from the California wildfires: empathy for others

Today, there are nearly 69 million people worldwide exiled because of war and violence as well as a result of natural disasters such as fires and hurricanes. Now add 150,000 more people to that 69 million: Californians fleeing wildfires. The U.S. is not immune to disasters.

• Maryland

Former Laurel resident Wilson brings energy off the bench at George Mason University

AJ Wilson helps in reserve role for George Mason basketball

• Opinion

'America first' will likely fizzle fast

President Trump's 'America first' philosophy may prevail now, but it's likely to fizzle fast as the country's demographics change. Millennials are set to become America's largest demographic by 2019, overtaking the baby boomers, and their outlook is decidedly global.

• Food & Drink

Under new owners, V-No Wine Bar in Fells Point to get menu updates, renovations

The new owners of Fells Point's V-No wine bar plan some subtle changes to the 10-year-old business, but plan to retain much of what its customers have come to expect

By Chris Kaltenbach

Sep 6, 2018

• Maryland

Commentary: Innovation is key for educational equality

Soon more than 50 million American students will start or head back to K-12 public schools. Many will go to classrooms with devices like iPads or laptops for

• Maryland

Four candidates vying for District A seat on Harford County Council

Profiles of four candidates for the District A seat on the Harford County Council, including Republicans Donna Blasdell and Paula Mullis and Democrats Dion Guthrie and Andre Johnson.

By David Anderson

Jun 8, 2018

• Opinion

Md's $8.5 billion incentive package won't sway Amazon. Here's why

All things being equal, Amazon would make a great addition to Maryland’s economy. The problem is that targeted tax incentives, like the $8.5 billion package Md. is offering, grants and government-backed loans in the name of “economic development” don’t actually grow the economy.

• Business

UMBC wasn't thinking about trademarks. It is now.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is seeking to capitalize on its unprecedented basketball upset by registering trademarks for “UMBC Retrievers,” “Retriever Nation” and “16 over 1.”

By Jeff Barker

Mar 19, 2018

• Opinion

Marylanders want redistricting reform; will they get it?

There are sincere proponents of redistricting reform in the Maryland state legislature, but as is typically the case it is hard to light a fire under an idea that will give some political ground to the minority party — even if it's what the people want.

• Howard County

How a personal tragedy shaped the path of the Howard County Historical Society's leader

Shawn Gladden, executive director of the Howard County Historical Society, recently shared with us a broad range of facts about his life, from his love of hot sauce to the personal tragedy that shaped who he is today.

• Howard County

Columbia yoga class helps people with Alzheimer's disease connect with caregivers

The Yoga Center of Columbia’s chair yoga class specifically caters to people with Alzheimer's disease and those who take care of them.

• Opinion

The year when the internet collides with reality 

Many of the biggest events of 2018 will be bound together by a common theme, namely the collision of the virtual internet with the real "flesh and blood" world. This integration is likely to steer our daily lives, our economy and maybe even politics to an unprecedented degree.

• Laurel Leader

Laurel resident Wilson plays big off the bench for George Mason

AJ Wilson adjusts to college court

• Opinion

Who knew? Maryland has less red tape than its neighbors

Maryland has a reputation for high taxes and regulation, but it turns out that Maryland has considerably less red tape than its neighbors.

• Opinion

What does Virginia's election mean for Md.'s governor?

With an overheated national political climate driven by a constant attention-dominating president, it stands to reason that GOP candidates in a very blue state next year will be looking at the same fate, or worse, than the Republicans suffered in Virginia. But that is unlikely to be the case in Md.

• Howard County

Multi-sensory festival OPUS 1 brings art to Merriweather Park

The Howard Hughes Corporation will launch OPUS 1 Festival , a multi-sensory experience, in Columbia on Oct. 7

By Katie V. Jones

Oct 4, 2017

• Business

Erickson Living to open new retirement community in Fairfax

Erickson Living to open new retirement community in Fairfax

By Sarah Gantz

Sep 19, 2017

• Opinion

Don't open door to sexual assault on campus

No return to the bad old days of ignoring or excusing sexual assaults on college campuses.

• Maryland

Letter: Charities, not government, should deliver services to needy

Walter E. Williams, professor emeritus, George Mason University, addressed his audience: "Suppose I knew an elderly lady who needed prescription drugs but

• Opinion

Sun fiddles at Trump while Maryland burns

The Sun ignores Maryland's problems to rant on about President Trump.

• Maryland

Nonprofit View: Scholarship season not over yet

The Community Foundation of Carroll County Inc. is about two-thirds of the way through scholarship season. We get to take a deep breath after all our Carroll

• Food & Drink

The scoop on nondairy: Local ice cream shops expand their offerings

Nondairy ice cream is on the rise in Baltimore.

By Sarah Meehan

Jun 13, 2017

• Entertainment

Ringling Bros. Circus' final visit to Baltimore prompts nostalgia, questions about future

As Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey comes to Baltimore for the last time, fans lament its passing and wonder what the future holds.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Apr 19, 2017

• Laurel Leader

Panel at Montpelier to discuss women in jazz

The Montpelier Arts Center will celebrate Women's History Month by turning the spotlight on women in jazz.

Three acclaimed artists will present a p

• Laurel Leader

Former Pallotti standout ends college basketball career on a scoring surge

After playing two seasons of college basketball at Division I Loyola of Maryland, Tiffany Padgett decided it was time for a change.

• Business

Leffler Agency and Siquis both close Friday after 30-some years

Baltimore-based advertising firm The Leffler Agency is closing its doors Friday after nearly 33 years in business.

By Lorraine Mirabella

Jan 6, 2017

• Business

Maryland's unemployment rate holds at 4.2 percent, despite little job growth

Momentum in Maryland's labor market appears to be sputtering, as the state's employers added just 100 jobs in November, making for the fifth month in a row with little or no job growth.

By Natalie Sherman

Dec 16, 2016

• Business

Greater Washington Partnership brings together CEOs from Baltimore to Richmond

A group of 17 CEOs from enterprises stretching from Baltimore to Richmond are creating the Greater Washington Partnership to promote the region's strengths and work toward shared interests in infrastructure, jobs and economic development.

By Sarah Gantz

Dec 14, 2016

• Opinion

Presidential nominees minimize 'God talk' this year

Ms. Clinton and Mr. Trump themselves may not say much directly about religion in this election, but their campaigns surely will be working hard to court key religious blocks, as all recognize the powerfully important role that faith plays in presidential elections.

• Laurel Leader

Laurel graduate recalls final four basketball appearance

In the late summer of 2005, the George Mason University men¿s basketball was scheduled to do conditioning drills when a member of the team didn¿t show up for a physical, according to Laurel High graduate John Vaughn.

• Laurel Leader

Laurel basketball squads ousted in sectional semifinals

Laurel boys end season with record over .500

• Harford

Why you need to know basketball legend Jai Lewis

Jai Lewis, a 2001 graduate of Aberdeen High School, was part of the George Mason University men¿s basketball team that made a miracle run to the Final Four 10 years ago, upsetting four big-time powers in Michigan State, North Carolina, Wichita State and Connecticut. Since then, he¿s played pro hoops abroad and returned to his Maryland roots, settling in Rosedale. We caught up with Lewis, who will be honored as the Mason Legend for the 2016 Atlantic 10 Conference in Brooklyn, N.Y., on March 12.

• Maryland

In school

Announcements of student accomplishments in the county.

• Laurel Leader

Courts, games changes around the world for Arledge

Jonathan Arledge is used to moving around and now he is adjusting to life on and off the basketball court near Boncourt, Switzerland.

• Obituaries

Dr. John S. Braxton Jr., longtime Baltimore physician, dies

Dr. John S. Braxton Jr., a primary care physician who practiced for 60 years, died Jan. 10 of pneumonia at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He was 94.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jan 26, 2016

• Opinion

Working for world peace here at home

Everyone can work for world peace in 2016, even in small ways here in Baltimore. Here are some ideas.

• Maryland

Carroll church joins Md. congregations in push for climate legislation

Carroll church joins Md. congregations in push for climate legislation

• Maryland

Towson University officials say pool recording limited to team locker room

Towson University officials said Wednesday they believe that alleged video recording in a campus pool was limited to the locker room for the women's swimming and diving team.

By Pamela Wood

Oct 21, 2015

• Opinion

The ethical quandaries of self-driving cars

The advent of auto-driving technology by Tesla and others raises ethical quandaries states need to address — soon.

• Entertainment

Cool exhibits for summer viewing at Mount Vernon galleries

A large, diverse, rewarding show at C. Grimaldis Gallery and and a vibrant collection of works by local artists at Randall Scott Projects provide cool summer attractions in Baltimore.

• Howard County

For the Dannellys, it's all in the family and the pool for Columbia's championships

Since 1999, Kristi and Pat Dannelly have been waking up their children ¿ all six of them ¿ during the summer swim season with the soundtrack from Disney's Tarzan movie. On Saturday, July 25, the music will reverberate through their Columbia home one more time this summer as the last two Dannelly children- Owen, 15, and Mick, 12 - get their wakeup call for the Columbia Neighborhood Swim League's All City Championship Meet.

• Maryland

Kick, snap, and punt at McDaniel football camp

Wednesday was the first of a two-day kicking, punting and long snapping camp on the McDaniel campus, where Hollis is seeking to spread his knowledge and skill set to the 27 campers in attendance.