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Doris A. Singer, who had worked as a laboratory assistant, college admissions officer and an educator, died Jan. 6 of a cerebral hemorrhage at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, N.Y. She was 92.

Wilde Lake High School senior Nijah Richardson Monday, Jan. 13 won first place in the Howard County Poetry Out Load Competition

this summer, the original manuscript of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the poem Francis Scott Key wrote about a certain inspiring morning in September of 1814, will be the centerpiece of a sprawling, multimillion-dollar statewide celebration.

The No. 6 Red Storm clamped down on defense, forcing turnovers with timely pressure and converting those takeaways into points. The home team attacked the basket aggressively, made free throws and the roll never ended. When it was all finished, Edmondson came away with a satisfying, 61-46 win over No. 11 Dunbar in a battle of defending state champions.

Virginia Bates, a poet and artist who opposed the Vietnam War and was a founder of the Howard County Peace Action Community, died of flu complications Dec. 9 at Bridgepoint of Los Altos, an assisted-living facility in California. The former Woodbine resident was 88.

Gayle Danley referred to the Wilde Lake Middle School eighth-graders as "poets," a label that sounded hip and eclectic and, by the tone of her fiery prose, non-negotiable.

In searching for something special for the holiday season, I came across this poem, provided by Jim Chrismer, taken from the Aegis and Intelligencer. There was no date and the author is only listed by his initials, but I thought it would be fun to share this "Christmas card" with you. Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season as you walk through 19th century Bel Air. – Carol Deibel

Marin Alsop leads the Baltimore Symphony in a thoughtful, often affecting account of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" featuring excellent vocal soloists and impressive choruses.

World War I echoes in score combining lieutenant's poetry, Latin Mass for the Dead

The late Lucille Clifton was very much a Columbia resident. She was locally active with the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo), which is hosting its third annual Clifton-themed event, "Telling Our Stories, Michael S. Glaser Celebrates Lucille Clifton." This free program takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7:30- 9 p.m. in Howard Community College's Monteabaro Recital Hall.

With a rented set that once belonged to the now defunct Baltimore Opera Company, that organization's successor, Lyric Opera Baltimore, opens its third season with Puccini's 'Tosca.'

What is expected of students under Common Core The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a uniform set of benchmarks children across the country must meet. Here's a sampling of what students must master at a certain age.

When the game's on the line, Dunbar quarterback William Crest listens to that voice in his head. It guided him to the game-winning touchdown Friday afternoon as the No. 6 Poets came from behind to edge previously-unbeaten City, 28-26, in steady, pouring rain that fell throughout the second half.

The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a uniform set of benchmarks children across the country must meet. Here's a sampling of what students must master at a certain age.

The Clippers never recovered from that one-two punch of William Crest and Jerrell Jenkins, and No. 5 Dunbar rolled to a 42-6 victory in a Baltimore City Division I game on Military Appreciation Night at William F. "Sugar" Cain Field in East Baltimore.

If there's one team in Baltimore that Dunbar coach Lawrence Smith is most wary of, it's Patterson.

Marin Alsop, longtime advocate for the music of her mentor Leonard Bernstein, conducts the Baltimore Symphony and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Symphony No. 2, 'Age of Anxiety.'

Community Concerts at Second opened its 27th season of free performances with a program featuring the Aspen Trio. Lyric Opera Baltimore gave a free preview of what's in store for its season.

The Academy Award-nominated actor is bringing his Baltimore adventure full circle

The Renaissance Institute, a continuing education program at Notre Dame University of Maryland for people 55 and older, celebrated its 25th anniversary Sept. 12.

Dunbar has a solid resume' to fall back on when it comes to winning. Unfortunately for the Poets, they met someone Friday with a track record just as good.

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Finally, all our questions will be answered: What will Desiree do now that Brooks, the man she loves, dumped her? Will Brooks come back and beg for forgiveness?