A University of Maryland graduate student shot two other students before killing himself at their house in College Park.
Graphic: Who Should Be the Fifth Nats Presidential Mascot?
The Washington Nationals announced Thursday on Twitter that a new presidential mascot would join George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt for the 2013 baseball season.
Gov. O’Malley Takes a Third Swing at Wind Energy
Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday embarked on his third attempt to bring wind energy to Maryland via a subsidized wind farm off the coast of Ocean City.
Death Penalty: Maryland Executions and Death Row Inmates (Interactive Graphic)
Maryland has had five executions since 1976 when the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty and there are currently five inmates on the state’s death row awaiting execution.
Quiet Zone on Andre Street to silence trains in Locust Point
The Andre Street train crossing will soon become a 24 hour quiet zone after Locust Point residents complained about loud train horns at odd hours. A CSX official however said the sirens are an effective way to prevent collisions.
For Locust Point’s John Shea, a Strong Neighborhood Needs a Strong School
John Shea had lived in Locust Point for less than two years when two Francis Scott Key middle-schoolers got into a fight last spring, and the video went viral. Suddenly, a lot of negative attention was focused on the neighborhood — and Shea was concerned.
Public School Provides Focal Point for Locust Point Growth
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School’s principal, Mary McComas, a Locust Point native, has long-term changes planned to strengthen the school and resident support. This is a challenge when Locust Point residents are sending their children to schools outside of the community.
Under Armour Changes Attitudes in Locust Point
The sports apparel company worked to gain residents’ trust in Locust Point by appointing an official liaison to the community.
Blue Collars, White Collars Learn to Share Evolving Locust Point Neighborhood
Jimmy Reed Capital News Service Return to Locust Point: A Changing Waterfront BALTIMORE – Michael Gentile, 58, and his partner, Stephen Yasko, 50, spent a recent Saturday afternoon at the Locust Point neighborhood dog park, walking their golden retriever, Hudson.…
Locust Point Neighborhood Evolves From Families to Hip Singles
The close-knit community where everyone knew each other has been shaken by the influx of newcomers attracted by Locust Point’s up-and-coming developments who, longtime resident Bill Lear said, “walk right by you with their nose in the air, not even thinking to say ‘hi’ or ‘bye’ or anything.”