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• Opinion

Hampden’s giant flamingo is about to become a flamingosaurus

Baltimore's flamingo artist, Randall Gornowich, is planning to give his famous creation in Hampden a big green T-Rex shadow, and just in time for Christmas.

By Dan Rodricks

Nov 29, 2018

• Maryland

Editorial: Are you prepared for Hurricane Florence?

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. As Hurricane Florence increases in intensity and bears down on the East Coast, expected to make landfall Thursday evening or Friday morning near the Carolinas, its effects will be felt on Maryland and Carroll County.

• Weather

Baltimore sends Army Corps of Engineers team to Hawaii ahead of Hurricane Lane

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District sent a team to Hawaii to prepare for a response to Hurricane Lane.

By Sarah Meehan

Aug 23, 2018

• Maryland

At county council president's invitation, Harford group talks about human activity's impact on climate change

Representatives of Harford County Climate Action make it clear for the County Council that human activity is driving climate change, and that Harford County faces significant dangers in the coming decades.

By David Anderson

Apr 18, 2018

• Maryland

Remembering Riley

Two weeks ago today, there was gridlock on both sides of the Susquehanna River, the likes of which has never been seen. Everyone has a horror story, or knows someone with a similar tale, of how many hours it took to make a routine trip usually measured in minutes.

• Politics

Congress barreling toward shutdown deadline

Congressional lawmakers were scrambling Tuesday to reach agreement on a funding measure to avert a government shutdown at week’s end and address several agenda items — from a children’s health insurance program to immigration — that have stalled for months.

By John Fritze

Dec 5, 2017

• Politics

Maryland Salvadorans, protected for now, fear they'll be Trump's next immigration target

The Trump administration’s recent decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Nicaraguans living in the country for nearly two decades has made life uncomfortable for some 20,000 Salvadorans living in Maryland under the same status.

By John Fritze

Nov 7, 2017

• Opinion

Pitts: Nickel prophets are a dime a dozen

Every disaster seems to bring out some nickel prophet who claims to have divined the motives of the Almighty, says Leonard Pitts Jr.

• Laurel Leader

Laurel native uses mobile app to feed kids

Laurel resident Luke Roberts created and developed a mobile app, My Phone Feeds Kids, to help feed children through T-shirt sales.

By Andrew Michaels

Sep 7, 2017

• Opinion

Spirit of neighborliness in America post-Harvey

As much as anything that may be said to be undeniably American, is the spirit of neighborliness that is evident at times of crisis.

By E.R. Shipp

Sep 5, 2017

• Maryland

Edelman: Congress has work cut out for it

Edelman: Congress has work cut out for it

• William E. Lori

Baltimore groups donate supplies for Houston relief efforts

Baltimore groups are donating cleaning supplies, cases of water, toiletries and other essentials to flood victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston.

By Colin Campbell

Sep 3, 2017

• Politics

Congress returns to work, with crushing deadlines on debt ceiling, Harvey funding

Congress returns to Washington on Tuesday facing a full plate of muss-past measures.

By John Fritze

Sep 2, 2017

• Harford

Quick to help [Editorial]

Harford County folks have quickly come to the aid of Hurricane Harvey victims left homeless in Texas, but that's to be expected.

• Opinion

Learning Harvey's lessons

Harvey, Donald Trump, flood insurance, zoning

• Opinion

Md. governor must match environmental claims with actions

Even as he touts the state’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is risking an opportunity to make a real dent in Maryland’s carbon pollution.

• Weather

'It's devastating': Tornado causes extensive damage on Kent Island

Meteorologists said the tornado that tore though Kent Island was one of the most destructive to hit Maryland in years.

• Weather

Tornado with 125 mph winds causes extensive damage on Kent Island

A possible tornado damaged homes in Kent Island as storms caused flash flooding across the Baltimore region overnight.

• Opinion

Witcover: Two obtuse birds of a feather

Chris Christie’s bright political future has dimmed, in part from the same obtuse insensitivity to appearances that plagues the president.

By Jules Witcover

Jul 10, 2017

• Maryland

At Smith Island, a chance to shore up the future

John Tyler's family name can be traced through this Chesapeake Bay community back at least 300 years, and as many as a dozen generations. But a few years ago,

By Scott Dance

Jul 8, 2017

• Health

UM medical school scientists studying bacteria found in subway systems

UM medical school scientists studying bacteria found on subways

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Jun 21, 2017

• Canoeing and Kayaking

'Floatilla' of kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards lobby for Chesapeake Bay funding

About 300 paddlers seated in kayaks and canoes, and some standing on paddle boards, careened gently 2.5 miles from Canton Waterfront Park to the Inner Harbor Promenade Saturday morning.

By Jessica Anderson

Jun 10, 2017

• Maryland

Editorial: Prepare for summer storm season

Forecasters are calling for an above-average hurricane season, which began Thursday, June 1, for the Atlantic region this year. While Carroll residents might

• Opinion

The coming flood of climate refugees

The world's ongoing problem with refugees will worsen as climate change induces dramatic shifts

• Maryland

At Blackwater refuge, rising sea levels drown habitat

The view from the observation deck over a meadow of brown marsh grasses would make a nice postcard. Eagles roost on tall pines, muskrats burrow in mounds of mud and straw, and black ducks splash in a pond.

By Scott Dance

Dec 31, 2016

• Business

Maryland issues new property assessments, with average growth for homes of 6.4 percent

Property values in Maryland increased in the latest round of state assessments, but at a slower rate than previous years, reflecting a lull in price growth that hit the local housing market in recent years.

By Natalie Sherman

Dec 28, 2016

• Howard County

Taylor's Collective in Ellicott City pools talents of local artists, artisans and vendors

The signature building on the corner of Main Street and Old Columbia Pike in Ellicott City has a new life.

• Maryland

Election director discusses turnout, keeping vote fair

Katherine Berry has worked with the Carroll County Board of Elections since 2006 and was appointed election director for the county in 2015. If early voting is any indication — Berry said nearly 14 percent of registered voters in Carroll took part in early voting — a lot of democratic enthusiasm should be on display at the polls on Tuesday. The Times caught up with Berry to see how the Board of Elections will keep the polls running smoothing and securely on Election Day.

• Baltimore County

Busy early voting provides tune-up for judges trained to assure smooth election

Election judges are usually the first line of defense at polling places. Maryland's early voting has provided them with the experience they may need.

• Laurel Leader

In the years after 9/11, city of Laurel has expanded emergency prep

The city of Laurel continues to honor those who lost their lives in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa. on Sept. 11, 2001, while educating the community on emergency preparedness in both man-made and natural disasters.

By Andrew Michaels

Sep 7, 2016

• Opinion

The heat is on in Philly

If Hillary Clinton wants to win in November, she needs to take up the cause of climate change

• Baltimore City

Community activist Kim Trueheart challenges City Council president Bernard 'Jack' Young

City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young and activist Kim Trueheart will face off April 26 in the Democratic primary for the council president. They're two of seven candidates running for the seat, including Republicans, third party and unaffiliated challengers.

By Yvonne Wenger

Feb 27, 2016

• Opinion

It's just snow. Leave Olympus out of it.

• Maryland

Blizzard snows cause difficulties for mail delivery

The Baltimore area of the United States Postal Service canceled deliveries Saturday, Sunday and Monday due to unsafe driving and walking conditions for their workers. Today, letter carriers went back to work, bringing mail and packages to residents throughout the county.

• Crime

Touring rehab, Obama calls for 2nd chances after prison

President Barack Obama toured a drug rehab and met with former inmates Monday in the rough-and-tumble city of Newark, N.J., calling on the nation to ensure those regaining their freedom get a second chance instead of a return ticket to prison. Although his visit boosted his campaign for a criminal justice overhaul, it also pulled the president into a war of words with presidential candidate and GOP Gov. Chris Christie.

• Opinion

Helping coastal areas weather the storm

The long-term benefits of building a stronger coast will far outweigh initial costs when it comes to protecting communities, sustaining wildlife and lessening the financial impact of damages resulting from future intense storms.

• News

Smith Island, threatened by rising water and dwindling population, aims to shore up its future

Determined to maintain a traditional fishing community that's nearly 400 years old, Smith Islanders come together behind a "vision plan" that spells out ideas for fending off rising Chesapeake Bay waters and the erosion of their population and way of life.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Oct 24, 2015

• Howard County

Mobile fuel pod to be used in Howard County operations, emergency responses

A new mobile fuel pod will be used throughout Howard County to transport fuel during emergency responses, County Executive Allan Kittleman announced Wednesday, as an effort to support routine county operations.

By Andrew Michaels

Oct 21, 2015

• Baltimore County

Parkton woman's children's book chronicles the adventures of Frisbee the squirrel

Frisbee the squirrel's curiosity and intelligence ¿ two qualities that Diana Woltereck has always admired in squirrels ¿ live on in "Frisbee's Adventures," which Woltereck says was inspired by all the squirrels she has cared for and observed around the world.

• Laurel Leader

Cousins in Laurel each write novels based on profound experiences

Laurel resident Susan Walberg and her cousin, David Hartness, both began writing novels in December 2012 after hearing two very different stories that they thought needed to be told.

By Lisa Philip

Oct 8, 2015

• Opinion

No matter how the storm tracks, it's smart to prepare for Joaquin

No matter what path Joaquin takes, Marylanders ought to prepare for the worst

• Weather

European model that nailed Sandy shows Joaquin going out to sea

There is one model that stands out from the rest in predicting Hurricane Joaquin will never turn toward U.S. coastline -- and it's the same one that for days called Superstorm Sandy's drive into the New Jersey shore.

By Scott Dance

Oct 1, 2015

• Baltimore County

Idlewylde United Methodist invites the community to help mark its 100th year

This year, Idlewylde United Methodist Church, at 1000 Regester Avenue, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, it has been hosting a series of programs open to the community, from concerts to picnics.

• Howard County

Howard organization promotes safety in response to domestic terrorism

Only a year into their mission, the National Center for Citizen Safety is staying "survivor strong" as its members diligently raise public awareness of safety protocols in citizen responses to domestic terrorism like the 2014 Columbia mall shooting in preparation for their Survivor Strong 5k Run & Walk on Aug. 30 in Columbia.

By Andrew Michaels

Aug 26, 2015

• Maryland

Renovated and expanded National Guard facility opens in Westminster

Although it has been in use for two months, today marks the official opening of the MG Henry C. Evans Readiness Center in Westminster, which has been renovated and expanded on a 10-acre location on Hahn Road.

• Maryland

For Naval Academy, climate change is a challenge both global and local

Vice Adm. Walter E. "Ted" Carter Jr. saw the effects of extreme weather up close in 2012, when he commanded the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise on a voyage across the Atlantic.

By Ian Duncan

Jul 17, 2015

• Baltimore County

Youth group helps rebuild area struck by Hurricane Sandy [Rodgers Forge]

The Youth Group from Towson Presbyterian Church, many of whom live in Rodgers Forge, West Towson and Wiltondale, along with Associate Pastor Joel Strom, Rodgers Forge resident, traveled to Long Beach, N.Y., June 27 through July 4, in partnership with the non-profit organization Next Step Ministries to help rebuild areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

• Opinion

Don't take hurricanes lightly

Despite a prediction of a below-average hurricane season along the East Coast, local residents should be ready for the worst

• Maryland

Letter: GOP leaders washing hands of accountability

• Opinion

Texas hates the federal government. Unless it needs disaster relief.

Texas hates the federal government. Except when it comes to disaster relief.