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Scattered storms are expected throughout the day Thursday in the Baltimore area, with highs around 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

You may not know Debbie Kowalski Wilson by name, but if you've opened a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue within the last six years, chances are you've seen her work.

Denver's Bill Tierney, Syracuse's John Desko part of evolution of coaches changing their styles to fit their personnel

A bipartisan group of lawmakers pressed the Obama administration on Wednesday to reduce the backlog of disability claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs by improving cooperation between the agencies that have a role in the process.

Coming events at Good Shepherd in Perryville include:

U.S. Army Capt. Sara M. Knutson-Cullen, a former Eldersburg resident who died in a helicopter crash in Kandahar on March 11, will be among the honorees at the May 27 Memorial Day service at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium.

Jewish deli, Baltimore burgers and a circus come to Ocean City, Md.

Memorial Day observances will be conducted May 27 at 9 a.m. at Angel Hill Cemetery and then proceed to Tydings Memorial Park by 11 a.m. Contact the American Legion Post 47, 410-939-0234.

Memorial Day marks the beginning of the most dangerous stretch for teen drivers.

Patches of fog are likely throughout the Baltimore region on Wednesday morning, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

As the planets align over the little theater on Main Street, hippies of all ages can celebrate Laurel Mill Playhouse's trippy rendition of "Hair," where peace and love (and director Michael V. Hartsfield) steer the stars.

Daily guide to fun -- and some new things to do in Ocean City.

To clear a roster spot for right-hander Miguel Gonzalez's return from the disabled list Tuesday, the Orioles optioned right-hander Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk after just one start with the big league club.

Saturday, May 25, is National Rosie the Riveter Day. If you know a Rosie, thank her for her service

New Era has revealed the design for this year's special Memorial Day camouflage caps to be worn May 27 when the Orioles face the Nationals in Washington.

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Four seniors from Mount St. Joseph high school build cemetery overlook park at Baltimore National Cemetery on the Catonsville Short Line Trail

About 718,200 Marylanders are expected to leave town for the beach or mountains, a 1.2 percent decrease from a year ago, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

For as long as Ryan Hunter-Reay can remember, the Indianapolis 500 was a huge deal. As a small child growing up in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Hunter-Reay used to plop down a plastic race track and line up his miniature race cars in front of the television set on the Sunday morning of Memorial Day weekend.

Perry Hall column

The Maryland Welcome Center on northbound Interstate 95 in Howard County will be closed for paving, beginning Monday morning.

As Maryland takes part in National Safe Boating Week (May 18-25), Natural Resources Police spokesman Sgt. Brian Albert has a number of suggestions and warnings for those planning to be on the state's waterways this spring and summer.

Local resident Maura Schmidt McCarthy is opening a new wellness office, Remedy Wellness. Remedy Wellness is a new wellness office that offers an environment like no other in Harford County

The Marine of the Year award was presented to Evelyn Remines. This is the most prestigious award any Detachment Marine can receive.

For the second time this season, Stony Brook forced a Maryland women's lacrosse offense that loves to run and gun into a more deliberate attack. The strategy slowed the Terps, but it wasn't enough to beat them.

That is the message Larry Cappetto hopes to get across with his documentary film, "Beyond the Badge," set to premiere at 7 p.m. this Sunday at The John Carroll School.

Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports has the Baltimore Orioles at No. 1 on his latest Major League Baseball power rankings.

Stan Ber's Bits & Pieces column for the week of May 9

Calendar of events for older adults sponsored by Laurel area senior centers: Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, North Laurel 50+ Center and city of Laurel Division of Senior Services.

The West Arundel Swim Club opens May 25. Membership run about $400 a family for the whole summer. Annual elections for the Maryland City Recreation Council board position take place May 13.

Coach Jim Berkman says Salisbury can repeat as national champion

Jewish Community Services offers parent discussion series, Brooks Paternoster named next executive director of Irvine Nature Center, Electronics Dumpster Day takes place June 1

General Assembly failed nursing home, hospital employees

Give the outdoors a sporting chance by trying a new activity -- without investing in the equipment. Find Baltimore-area outfitters that rent out bikes, canoes, paddleboards and more.

Michael McPherson, chair of the Howard County Democratic Central Committee, said he expects some official candidacy announcements to be made pretty soon.

Q&A with ESPN analyst and former Syracuse All-American midfielder Paul Carcaterra

Baltimore County Department of Health holds a rabies vaccination clinic,.

ESPN analyst Quint Kessenich provided commentary for No. 7 Syracuse's 13-12 upset of No. 5 Cornell on Wednesday night and No. 2 Duke's 19-16 victory over No. 16 Virginia on Friday night

Severna Park graduate Jeff Lowman added to Tewaaraton Award watch list

Anne Arundel County datebook

The Perry Hall Improvement Association and President Dennis M. Robinson Jr. are happy to share the group's spring news and events for our community. First on the agenda, Dennis welcomes three new PHIA board members: Carrie Flora, Pat Keller and Josh Sutherland.

UMBC coach Don Zimmerman hopes impending storm does not impact Wednesday night's game vs. Maryland

The strain on Loyola coach Charley Toomey and Maryland coach John Tillman isn't limited to determining a winner and loser in Saturday's showdown between the top-ranked Greyhounds and the No. 3 Terps.

Former Old Town resident Michael Dyer designed the new Waves of Color postage stamps.