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More millennials are creating their own jobs, either as a response to a continually crummy economy in which they can't find work, or because they would rather be their own bosses and run their own businesses.

Two of Maryland's teacher preparation programs were ranked among the best in the country in the second annual report by a national research advocacy group.

Officials broke ground for new Chabad of Towson, an outreach center on Aigburth Road that will serve Jewish students and residents in Greater Towson.

A group of Baltimore youths are calling on the school board to pull out of its agreement to purchase energy from a planned incinerator that will burn waste within a mile of two schools in one of the most polluted neighborhoods of the city.

When it comes to football, wrestling and lacrosse, few athletes can match the all-around success of Hereford's Brock Turnbaugh, who uses toughness and strength to dominate opponents.

Watching political debates — local, regional and national — the keen observer will note that they are like baseball stadiums: tailored for the advantage of a few, with parameters sometimes varying wildly to satisfy certain politicians, citizens, media outlets, etc.

A Towson-based company founded less than 10 years ago has emerged as one of the biggest players in the local real estate scene, drawing on its principals' deep ties to the area to build political and financial support for its plans.

The Towson area is home to more than 20 venues during which singles, doubles and teams gather at local restaurants and bars for Trivia Night test their knowledge of current events, modern music and geography. For participants, it's a chance to socialize mid-week; for business owners, it's a boost to the bottom line.

The members of Aberdeen High School's graduation Class of 2014 were lauded by their principal Thursday for bringing what he called "national attention to this institution."

The Baltimore Sun's All-Metro girls lacrosse Coach of the Year is Shelly Brezicki of Manchester Valley.

Towson University cheerleaders should have known better than to haze new members

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New members of Towson University's top-ranked cheerleading team last summer were blindfolded and led into a room where they were given adult diapers to wear during a dance described as a hazing ritual, newly released documents show.

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Officers Heidi Greenleaf and Jerome Janos, members of the Environmental Police Division of Baltimore City's Department of Public Works, received lifesaving awards for saving two girls from drowning at Loch Raven Reservoir last summer during a ceremony May 29. It is the first time such an honor has been given, according to Luke Brackett, chief of the Environmental Police Division.

The Baltimore girls team has been selected for Under Armour All-America Underclass Lacrosse Tournament at Towson University's Johnny Unitas Stadium Jul 11-13.

Hereford High School Class of 2014's graduation at Tiger Arena at Towson University on Saturday, May 31.

Amid a series of changes to federal laws regarding how universities handle sexual assaults and sexual misconduct, the University System of Maryland in the process of updating its two-decade old policies on the matter.

Morgan has good reason to be wary of partnering with Towson

Dulaney High School Class of 2014 held its graduation commencement at the Towson University SECU Arena.

Loch Raven High School Class of 2014 held its graduation ceremony at the Towson University SECU Arena on Wednesday, May 28.

The Hawks of 2014 were finally ready to spread their wings and leave the nest where they have spent the past four years.

NASA astronaut and Cockeysville native Reid Wiseman launched to the International Space Station.

Patricia S. Farber, a former private school art teacher and volunteer, died Mary 10 of lung cancer at her home in Brewster, Mass. The former longtime Towson resident was 87.

Two people were arrested in connection with a fight outside Randallstown High's graduation ceremony.

Morgan University and Towson U shouldn't have to wait until a long-running lawsuit is resolved to build better ties

Harford Community College's diverse and eager graduates celebrated the start of their new lives Thursday, proudly walking across the stage to get diplomas and mark a rite of passage.