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A slow moving cold front is expected to move over Interstate 95 this afternoon and is could bring heavy showers and thunderstorms throughout the evening.

Clinton Eugene Brown, 88, of Heritage Harbour died of cancer July 21 in his home- almost exactly 39 years after the Apollo lunar module he helped design landed on the moon.

Ronnel S. Offer, 25, of Galesville was pronounced dead at the scene. The baby's mother, Erika L. Braun, and three others also were injured in the early morning crash on Interstate 83 in northern Baltimore County, state police said.

A Monument Street man was arrested Tuesday after officers pulled him over for a suspended license and found that he had drugs in his possession, city police said.

Just outside of St. Michaels, Bobby Kacher entertains a lively group of guests who each year pilgrimage to his summer rental by boat or car. Everyone has great fun talking about food and wine and Mr. Kacher - ever the host - never lets a glass stay empty for long.

As a member of the media, I'm always skeptical of politicians and their motives. But I'm firmly behind Gov. Martin O'Malley's "Buy Local Week." I'm for anything that gives me an excuse to eat.

After reading that local chefs Rita Calvert and Ken Upton described a good knife as their most treasured kitchen tool, several of my friends and neighbors asked me if knives are truly important. My answer is a definitive yes.

Children who attended The Brendan Sail Training School took their parents out on the bay during graduation day. The school, in Annapolis, teaches children with learning difficulties how to sail.

Tameka Foster says Usher Raymond V, her 7-month-old son with R&B crooner Usher, is one hyperactive little dude. "He stands up, and he's walking around the table … it's amazing to watch him," Ms. Foster, said. "I've never seen a baby crawl so fast! I call him Dash, like on 'The Incredibles!"'

Government revenues are falling as the economy stalls, and this isn't a good time for public projects. But when that money starts flowing again, there's no doubt about where some of it should go.

Joshua Malkiewicz and his older brother, Conner, from Odenton Cub Scout Pack 769, watch as their rocket launches from the launch pad, as dad, David, and Robert Mencik from Boy Scout Troop 769 look on.

The philosophy behind an effort to make Annapolis more bicycle-friendly is best summed up by a favorite saying of Jim Urban, a city resident and planner.

Mary Jo Robey of Severna Park, left, and Brenda Darr of Annapolis greet Dean Scarborough, captain of the Cabaret II, as they board. Arundel Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build kickoff reception was held last Monday.

Triathletes and friends meet once a week to train in the South River for the open swim portion of their sport. From left are Lindsay and Diane Gainey, Kathy Heflin, Mary Rohde and Dianne Flury with Teddi Blandy and Linda Stemmy in the front row.

ELLICOTT CITY (AP) - A Dallastown, Pa., man has pleaded guilty to posing as a Dunbar security worker and removing $379,000 from a bank in Howard County.

A familiar face will take over next week as interim president and CEO at Baltimore Washington Medical Center when longtime hospital leader James R. Walker retires.

The state's minimum wage will grow 40 cents to $6.55 per hour beginning tomorrow. It's a raise that will impact the paychecks of about 64,000 Maryland workers.

A piece of legislation passed by the County Council is written to intentionally benefit only one of the largest developments in the county, allowing it to construct more expensive commercial properties.

Preston Johnson has been the director of stadium operations at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis since 1999. He first worked at the stadium in 1978. The Annapolis resident says, “I love my job. I love coming in here.”