Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and a popular vacation destination. Nicknamed “Charm City,” Baltimore has become a top tourist destination. Baltimore was established by the colonial government in 1729 and thrived as a port city. Today, the city thrives around the original port and inner harbor area. The Inner Harbor is now the city’s central tourist location. Throughout the Inner Harbor, visitors will find relics of Baltimore’s fascinating maritime history intertwined with a number of contemporary attractions.
Hanna delivers a light blow Baltimore Sun Tropical Storm Hanna lost much of its sizzle yesterday by the time it moved up the coast and doused Maryland. The storm was blamed for one death, that of the driver of a sport utility vehicle that...
Personality emerges as tight race Baltimore Sun John McCain going into the final phase of the 2008 campaign, which is shaping up more as a personality contest than a battle of ideas.Both candidates are framing the choice for voters around a theme...
Paralympic swimmer sets sights on gold Baltimore Sun Olympic Games for disabled athletes. Long, 16, who won three gold medals at the 2004 Paralympics and last year won the James E. Sullivan Award as America's top amateur athlete, will compete in...
Man, 22, gets six years for child porn charges Sun Spot A 22-year-old Baltimore man was sentenced to six years in federal prison yesterday 9-5 for turning his computer into a clearinghouse for child pornography, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's...
Driven away by prices Baltimore Sun If forecasters are on the mark, the tolls won't be cheap. To keep traffic moving quickly in the express lanes being added to I-95 in Maryland and Virginia, some drivers will have to be priced out of...
Hear political folk singer Sun Spot ... will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Mad City Coffee, 10801 Hickory Ridge Road.Admission is free.McGee (a pseudonym) has spent five years writing political protest songs and performing at rallies...
Rock Band Tournament to be held Saturday Sun Spot The east Columbia library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, will sponsor a Rock Band Tournament for ages 11 to 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Contestants can register alone or with up to four bandmates....
Film to be shown in honor of Sept. 11, global unity Baltimore Sun ... examines current catastrophes - such as drought, famine, flooding, acid rain and global warming - and the possibility of changing the course of world events. Global leaders, scientists, sustainable...
Think outside the class Baltimore Sun ... We could do similar things in the classroom, but being at Genesee gives us a chance to place the children and draw out moments of conflict," Huxtable said. Upon arrival at the center at 9 a.m....
Homework on insurance, insurance on home work Baltimore Sun ... perating a small business from home can free entrepreneurs from the costs of leasing space and commuting. But too many of them may short-change themselves when it comes to buying insurance.A recent...
Wine fest highlights growing field Baltimore Sun ... inemaking is still a tiny part of Maryland agriculture, but in recent years, it has been growing faster than your front lawn during the rainy season. Four years ago, there were 12 licensed wineries...
Sun Devils sting Cardinal in rout Inside Baltimore Rudy Carpenter threw for 345 yards and three touchdowns, boosting 15th-ranked Arizona State to a 41-17 rout of Stanford.Carpenter completed 27-of-36 passes and was picked off once for the Sun Devils...
The long voyage out Sun Spot ... spacecraft, now on course for a rendezvous with the (former) planet Pluto in 2015. It's her job to watch over the health of the spacecraft, to manage continuing upgrades and changes to the software...
City detective, Balto. Co. deputy charged in attack Baltimore Sun A Baltimore City homicide detective and a Baltimore County sheriff's deputy have been charged with assault after a man was beaten until he was unconscious last September outside of...
40-year wait nets two Purple Hearts Sun Spot Tropical Storm Hanna keep him away from the military ceremony at which he was to be decorated with two Purple Hearts.Elliott, 61, a Salisbury resident, accompanied by his wife of 39 years, a daughter...
Tebow, Gators pull away late to crush Inside Baltimore Tim Tebow threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns as the Florida Gators overcame a sluggish start to down the Miami Hurricanes for the first time since 1985 with a 26-3 victory.Tebow was 21-of-35...
Agency to offer money advice Baltimore Sun The Harford Community Action Agency, which assists impoverished and low-income residents with housing, utilities and food, will use a state grant to provide financial counseling that could help its...
Indexed annuities draw fire Baltimore Sun ... quity-indexed annuities have drawn a lot of interest from investors - and regulators - in recent years. The products are technically considered fixed annuities, offering downside protection through a...
Dundalk man, 38, charged in standoff in Overlea Sun Spot Overlea house Thursday that ended when he surrendered several hours after releasing three unharmed hostages, Baltimore County police said. Charges against Roger Lee Shifflett of the 200 block of...
Harrell, Morris help Red Raiders top Wolf Pack Inside Baltimore Eric Morris had a pair of touchdowns, including one on an 86-yard punt return, leading 12th-ranked Texas Tech to a 35-19 win over Nevada.Graham Harrell completed 19-of-46 passes for 297 yards with...
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