As the Easter Bunny toils away in the fields, filling children's baskets with chocolate and candy treats, the Times has put together a selection of s

Nearly 200 Maryland Army National Guardsmen parted with their families Sunday at the base in Edgewater. They boarded three buses and left for a month's training in Fort Hood, Texas, then nine months in the Middle East.

The meeting room at the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library was transformed into a giant, life-sized Candy Land game board Friday morning. Children advanced from one colored foam square to another as library Children's Services Supervisor Ghislaine Hockensmith tossed a large, cardboard die with primary colors on each side.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups cruised to the title in the inaugural Sweet 16 Halloween Candy Tournament.

The final round of the Sweet 16 Halloween Candy Tournament is set. Fill out the survey to choose the champion. This round ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 30. Be sure to check back for the final poll. The winner will be announced on Halloween.

The first round of the Sweet 16 Halloween Candy Tournament has ended and eight popular Halloween candies remain. Fill out the survey below to choose your favorites in the four matchups in round two. This round ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 26.

The second round of the Sweet 16 Halloween Candy Tournament has ended and four popular Halloween candies remain. Fill out the survey below to choose the candies you want to advance to the final round. This round ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28. Be sure to check back for the final poll. The winner will be announced on Halloween.

1.) The Ravens are really, truly in sole possession of first place in the division.

These Hereford grads weren't sweethearts in high school, but they got together eventually.

Catonsville's Ryan Blake ate six crayons after the Ravens lost Monday. But why?

Although there was still plenty of snow on the ground in Bel Air Saturday, hundreds of local people did not let that keep them inside any longer as they made their way to the Bel Air Reckord Armory for the 14th annual Chocolate & Candy Festival.

Nan Taylor's entry into the world of Christmas cookie-baking began somewhat mysteriously, or perhaps magically.

Customers will have a dessert option nearby after eating pizza at Catonsville pizza shop.

Chocolate company sued the Eastern Shore's Sen. Stephen S. Hershey, Jr., whose brown signs with white block lettering dotted his district during primary season, saying the case was just the latest in a series of fights between the two dating back to 2002.

The Hershey Company is accusing a state senator from Queen Anne's County of using chocolate-colored campaign signs to draw on its sugary "fame and equity" to drum up votes.

Interview with CEO Matt Goddard of R2integrated

Military couple celebrates with a purple-themed wedding

Accomplished chefs across the region strive to recreate the flavors, smells and experiences of their grandmothers' kitchens. "Comfort food" is an haute cuisine buzzword. With capable home-style cooking and kindly service, Friendly Farm is a restaurant for these times.

Maryland day trips

Discount grocer offers few national name brands

Theme parks: Gearing up for spring break

McCormick officials announced Tuesday that the company would open a retail operation inside the Light Street pavilion of Harborplace this summer.

Valentine's Day getaways and travel

Whether you're a kid or a grown-up, theme parks aim to amuse.

Take your Valentine to Hershey, Pa., the sweetest place on earth