DNA links jailed Maryland rapist to 1980 Baltimore County case 4 days ago - Nearly three decades after a Woodlawn woman was raped at knifepoint in her home, Baltimore County police said Monday that they’ve charged a man in the case who is already in prison for rape.
Sparrows Point owner extends offer for Esmark shares 5 days ago - Russian steelmaker Severstal, owner of Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore County, said Friday it would extend its offer to purchase shares of takeover target Esmark until Aug. 4 at 10 a.m.
Anger becomes forgiveness for father of DUI-death victim 5 days ago - When Jessica Vetter was killed by a drunken driver in 2007, her father, Jeff, was so overcome with rage he contemplated killing the young man responsible.
Backyard windmill in Monkton gets Baltimore County's OK 6 days ago - A Monkton family is free to build the area’s first backyard windmill, Baltimore County’s zoning commissioner has ruled in a precedent-setting opinion he said he hopes will “forge new ground” in alternative, renewable energy.
Credo: Dr. Peter Beilenson 6 days ago - Dr. Peter Beilenson took the helm as Howard County Health Officer last year after 13 years as Baltimore City Health Commissioner. He is credited with expanding city drug treatment programs, improving immunization compliance and founding Health Care for All, a statewide initiative for universal health coverage.
Dim Bulb: Pushing your luck 6 days ago - As the economy falters, people are getting creative in their pursuit to save money, including choosing home-packed lunches over eating out. Another, less practical method seems to be testing their luck. June marked the 11th consecutive record year of sales for the Maryland State Lottery. James Trela, graduate department chairman of sociology and anthropology at University of Maryland Baltimore County, said the economy will eventually dampen lottery sales. How long will it take for the people driving those sales to realize luck won’t fill up their gas tanks or pay for their air-conditioning?
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