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Digest: Maryland coaches caravan comes to Baltimore May 29

2013-05-11 01:37:00

Et cetera Maryland coaches caravan comes to Baltimore May 29 Maryland's 2013 Coaches Caravan will stop in Ocean City, Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington. Each event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and features a short program followed by an...

Ruth M. Land, educator

2013-05-06 13:18:56

Ruth M. Land, a retired Baltimore public schools guidance counselor, died April 26 of complications from dementia at Union Memorial Hospital. She was 93. The daughter of farmers, Ruth Margaret Williams was born and raised in Ocala, Fla. After...

Isaiah 'Ike' Dixon, state delegate from Baltimore

2013-05-05 16:30:12

Isaiah Dixon Jr., a jazz fan, world traveler and four-term state delegate from Baltimore City whose accomplishments included introducing a bill that made cross burnings a felony in Maryland, died of heart failure April 26 at Stella Maris Hospice in...

With Baltimore Club and charity work, DJ AngelBaby helps city get pumped

2013-04-17 06:20:00

In July 2008, Angel Carpenter, better known as DJ AngelBaby, fulfilled her lifelong dream of earning an on-air position at 92Q, the city's hip-hop radio station. On one of her first days at the job, Carpenter spotted the source of her inspiration —...

Conversation starters Paisley, Paul are taking their lumps

2013-04-15 04:00:00

Are Brad Paisley and Rand Paul the bravest men in America? Er, no. At least not by my lights. But maybe the country singer and the first-term senator are contenders for that title according to the attorney general of the United States, Eric Holder. In...

Geckeler introduced as Towson women's basketball coach

2013-04-04 22:58:00

Niki Geckeler, who led Howard University to back-to-back 20-plus-win seasons and three postseason tournament appearances, was introduced as the women's basketball coach at Towson on Thursday. "When we started this search, we went in search of a coach...

Jackie Robinson movie spurs memories of integrated American Legion baseball team [Commentary]

2013-04-24 03:15:00

Over the years I sometimes think of Tony Carter and wonder what happened to him. Carter was a left-handed hitting second baseman who had some pop — baseball lingo for power. I also remember he ran on the tip of his toes and had a large Afro. I...

Rand Paul gets schooled at Howard

2013-04-21 04:00:00

Rand Paul did just fine at Howard University, thank you very much. Or at least, that's how he remembers it. Mr. Paul, GOP senator from Kentucky, told the Christian Science Monitor on Wednesday that his recent visit to Howard didn't go so bad at all....

Ravens displaying interest in Howard linebacker Keith Pough

2013-03-31 07:44:00

The Ravens' search for linebackers in the NFL draft involves a wide investigation of prospects. That includes interest in Howard University linebacker Keith Pough, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Among the other teams...

HoCoPoLitSo's writer-in-residence Derrick Weston Brown seeks to inspire the poet within us all

2013-03-20 09:47:00

“Attention, attention … the mic is now open.” It is only fitting that Derrick Weston Brown begins his presentation at local high schools with an original poem beckoning “all poets and lovers of the word.” “Poetry...

'Rising Stars' lift arts gala even higher

2013-03-19 08:20:00

Besides honoring veterans of the local arts scene, the Howard County Arts Council's Celebration of the Arts at Howard Community College's Smith Theatre on Saturday, March 23, also honors young performers who are just starting out. Its Rising Stars...

In 50th year, Scholar Athlete award continues impact on local high school sports

2013-03-19 14:46:00

The plaque hangs on the wall of the doctor's office, proof of its worth to Greg Brouse, 1981 grand-prize winner of the Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete award. "My kids can't believe I was either a scholar...

Olivia Allen, Ariel Phelps and Keiara Avant of Hampton University celebrate as the final seconds tick away on their 59-38 MEAC championship victory over Howard Saturday in Norfolk.

2013-03-16 00:00:00

Christine Jenkins, captain of the dance squad at Howard University and a graduate of Mt. Hebron High School, poses for a portrait with her parents, Herb and Edie, at Howard University.

2012-11-17 00:00:00

Christine Jenkins, captain of the dance squad at Howard University and a graduate of Mt. Hebron High School, poses for a portrait with her parents, Herb and Edie.

2012-11-16 00:00:00