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• Sports

Maryland seeking to improve public access to waterways

Most Maryland boaters are satisfied with existing access but want improvements.

• Opinion

'The poor door' -- symbol of a truth we all know [Commentary]

Leonard Pitts Jr. takes on a NYC developer, who plans to add a separate entrance to an apartment building for residents of modest means.

• Harford

Stats, figures and facts from the IronBirds season [Commentary]

It was an interesting week for the Aberdeen club, and here are some stats to show it

• Maryland

Remembering Pete Seeger -- A Musical Tribute

Common Ground on the Hill will look back at one the festival¿s most prominent supporters Monday, June 30, and July 7. Following keynote speeches at 8 p.m., ¿Remembering Pete Seeger -- a Musical Tribute¿ will take place in Alumni Hall Theater.

• Baltimore Hotels

Five unique accommodations in the Maryland area

You don't have to travel far to find a Hobbit hole, a lighthouse or other unique accommodations within driving distance of Baltimore.

• Opinion

Amtrak's vulnerability [Editorial]

Century-old rail infrastructure can't continue to support passenger service in Baltimore and the rest of the vital Northeast corridor

• Baltimore City Paper

Traveling exhibit highlights African-American history and art

• Harford

Aberdeen's historic B&O station moves slowly toward restoration

Aberdeen's long-dilapidated historic train station might finally be moving forward with a new foundation, the Historical Society of Harford County said.

• Opinion

Columbia drab? Duh. [Editorial]

New York magazine's profile of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus knocks the planned community of Columbia as bland, so what?

• Anne Arundel

New riverkeeper can't wait to get his feet wet

Jeff Holland takes over as executive director and riverkeeper for the West/Rhode Riverkeeper organization on Jan. 1.

• Travel

Toll increases for Susquehanna crossing hard to swallow [Editorial]

The increase that's being levied against local users has the potential to erect a barrier between adjacent and closely linked communities, especially if it continues to be increased.

• Environment

Dismal shad run puts Conowingo Dam in crosshairs

It's been a busy but ultimately disappointing spring for the crew that runs the big fish lift at Conowingo Dam.

• Sports

Army-Navy hoopla begins well before the game

Alumni, fans start getting caught up in the rivalry earlier and earlier

• Sports

In Army-Navy rivalry, Black Knights can't keep up with Midshipmen

Heading into this year's matchup, Navy owns a 10-game winning streak

• Science

Commentary: Rocket scientist takes pizza sauce to new heights

North Laurel's John Azzolini is a brilliant electrical engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, writes columnist Tony Glaros, who received the secret ingredients behind what makes a genuine New York pizza while at guest at John's house.

• Opinion

Don't count on another miracle

The FAA must act swiftly to reduce the threat of bird strikes on commercial jets around major airports

• Features

The stars were out last night

Celebs were in full force attending shows and parties in the name of good fashion.

• Baltimore City Paper

Kristen Hileman, the BMA's curator of contemporary art, brings new work to the collection

• Family

Columbia couple, both 100, still going strong after 71 years of marriage

John and Ruby Hill, both 100, are still going strong after 71 years of marriage

• Travel

Top-of-the-line tourist attraction

High Line, New York City's abandoned elevated rail line that's now a park, lets visitors commune with nature in the city

• Environment

Maryland sturgeon restoration effort in limbo

Federal rules to protect endangered fish complicate restocking

• Boats

Taking a step toward boating safety

John Martino, founder of the Annapolis School of Seamanship, recently began using a Dutch-made simulator to help teach boating safety

• Obituaries

Wolfgang Oehme, landscape architect

Wolfgang Oehme, a renowned landscape architect and a founder of the New American Garden movement that incorporated windblown ornamental grasses and massed perennial plantings, died of cancer Thursday at his Towson home. He was 81.

• Opinion

CBS-Showtime pays tribute to Navy/Army football with 'A Game of Honor'

New documentary tackles West Point and Annapolis, culminating with this year's Army-Navy football game

• Transportation Disasters and Accidents

One twin's escape from the Twin Towers

Chris Cordisco has never told his story from the morning of Sept. 11 before, but 10 years later, he is ready, he said.

• Baltimore City Paper

. . . but who are these guys, anyway?

• Tourism and Leisure

Huge containership calls at Baltimore's port

The Port of Baltimore plays host to the largest containership ever to call here -- the Mediterranean Shipping Company's Sindy -- more than 3 1/2 football fields long and capable of transporting 9,200 20-foot containers.

• Opinion

Baltimore must do more to protect the public

Baltimore must take steps to make major gatherings safer, including the fireworks show at the Inner Harbor

• Opinion

Heat makes you stupid

It's sticky and hot, and the summer doldrums have come early to Baltimore and the East Coast, causing all sorts of strange behavior.