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Baltimore Priest to Leave City After 22 Years of Ministry

Baltimore Priest to Leave City After 22 Years of Ministry

Father Sy Peterka has served in Baltimore for 22 years, putting tremendous effort into helping recovering addicts and ex-convicts released from prison. This summer the pastor will leave his two parishes in Baltimore on June 30 and head back to Philadelphia, where his ministry as a priest began.

Taliaferro, One of Colts’ First Black Players Recounts Times in Baltimore

Taliaferro, One of Colts’ First Black Players Recounts Times in Baltimore

Taliaferro said he walked into the lobby of the Lord Baltimore hotel to pick up his key. When he learned his white teammates were staying but he and his black teammates were leaving, he was incensed. That was Taliaferro’s introduction to Charm City.

Local Chocolatier Introduces Science to the Art of Chocolate Making

Local Chocolatier Introduces Science to the Art of Chocolate Making

For the past seven years, McGlinchey, 59, has been the owner of Cacao Lorenzo, a fine chocolate boutique shop in suburban Dulaney Valley.

Camden Yards Turns 20

Camden Yards Turns 20

Friday's opening day at Camden Yards will mark the 20th Anniversary of the ballpark. The Baltimore Orioles played their first game at Camden Yards on April 6, 1992.

Earth Hour, Human Achievement Hour Compete for the Spotlight

Earth Hour, Human Achievement Hour Compete for the Spotlight

While some Maryland municipalities are turning off their lights for an hour Saturday in honor of the fifth annual international Earth Hour, counterprotesters are using extra electricity to celebrate Human Achievement Hour.

Sen. Norman Stone Honored for 50 Years of Serving Maryland

Sen. Norman Stone Honored for 50 Years of Serving Maryland

Gov. Martin O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz honored Sen. Norman Stone, D-Baltimore, in the Maryland Senate following an appearance from Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.

Budget Gridlock in Md. House Could Spell Disaster for Police Aid

Budget Gridlock in Md. House Could Spell Disaster for Police Aid

Maryland's House of Delegates could resort to sizeable reductions to local police aid, including never-before-cut discretionary grants, should it fail to adopt a revised version of the Senate's budget package.

Regents Approve UMCP, UMB Collaboration

Regents Approve UMCP, UMB Collaboration

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents approved the "University of Maryland: MPowering the State," a detailed agenda of collaboration between the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore campuses.

Across Maryland, Bare-bones Household Budgets Soar Above Salaries

Across Maryland, Bare-bones Household Budgets Soar Above Salaries

A Montgomery County family of three -- an adult, a preschooler and a school-age child -- needs about $78,000 just to make ends meet, a new report shows.

As Foreclosures Rise, Business Booms for One Prince George’s Company

As Foreclosures Rise, Business Booms for One Prince George’s Company

At first, it was difficult for Jamel Isaac to help evict people from their foreclosed homes. But he quickly got used to it.