University of Maryland, College Park

Ravens foundation funds local scholars

2013-06-16 12:47:40

While most high school seniors spend their last few days planning end-of-the-year parties, reminiscing with friends or trying to fit in one last prank on the freshmen, Nicolas "Cole" Holocker is accepting the 2013 Ravens Scholarship awarded to students...

Dr. Henry V. "Harry" Chase

2013-06-14 14:03:07

Dr. Henry V. "Harry" Chase, a retired internist who served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War, died June 9 of complications from Alzheimer's disease at Somerford Place, a Frederick assisted-living facility. He was 90. The son of Harry...

Catonsville High music teacher retiring after 40 years

2013-06-13 15:26:00

The steel drum sounds that filled the room at Catonsville High School were so infectious that students playing the instruments couldn't help but dance. Music teacher Jim Wharton, the cavorting leader of the impromptu jam session, was steadily beating a...

Five questions for Jonathan Bernstein

2013-06-14 16:48:00

Corporate criminal fraud. Tainted meat on the menu. Prying reporters pounding on the door. Meet Jonathan Bernstein, crisis tamer. Bernstein, a University of Maryland University College graduate, steps in to smother public meltdowns like a lid on a...

Ban on patenting DNA cheers researchers

2013-06-13 18:31:51

Researchers hailed the Supreme Court ruling Wednesday that bans the patenting of human DNA, saying it would expand access to genetic testing for disease at lower cost to patients. In a unanimous decision, the justices said Myriad Genetics did not have...

Anne Arundel County education briefs

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Bates Middle gets grant The College Board has awarded Wiley H. Bates Middle School in Annapolis a $5,000 Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts. Bates became the county's first fully arts-integrated school, as well as a magnet school for the...

Brian T. Dale, guidance counselor

2013-06-11 15:35:02

Brian T. Dale, a retired Baltimore public school educator, died Friday from lung disease at his Ridgely's Delight home. He was 65. The son of an aerospace engineer and homemaker, Brian Thomas Dale was born in St. Louis and moved with his family in 1960...

Towson hoops docked practice time because of APR, but will be eligible for postseason

2013-06-11 16:41:00

Towson’s men’s basketball team — which was barred from the last postseason — will be permitted to play in the 2014 postseason but will be docked practice time because the program hasn’t yet reached academic goals, the NCAA...

Responses discussed, as Edgewood sees another spike in violent crime

2013-06-13 11:52:03

With a stabbing and three shootings in parts of Edgewood in less than a month, a top Harford County Sheriff's Office official told members of the Edgewood Community Council Wednesday that deputies are working hard to address the issue of more violent...

State champion Akinshemoyin is Howard boys tennis player of year

2013-06-13 05:00:00

Each of the past two seasons, Reservoir's Biyik Akinshemoyin has had to make the difficult decision of whether to play high school tennis, or forego the scholastic season to focus on a rigorous but fruitful training regiment and busy USTA tournament...

Centennial Fun Run gearing up for 35th season

2013-06-11 14:50:21

Submitting sports notices The deadline for submitting sports copy is 9 a.m. on Monday. We prefer email (howardcountysports@patuxent.com). Running The Centennial Fun Run will begin its 35th season on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. The one-mile run is...

Details about Edward Snowden's life in Maryland emerge

2013-06-10 19:00:00

Edward Joseph Snowden, the government contractor who revealed the National Security Agency's massive telephone- and Internet-surveillance program, has left few public clues about his life growing up in Crofton and Ellicott City. Snowden, 29, attended...

Sam Sowunmi, 18, left, wears the ASA (African Student Association) and University of Maryland Deans List sashes on his graduation uniform as he stands in line with other graduates before the commencement.

2013-06-03 00:00:00

Bowie State University Provost Weldon Jackson places a doctoral hood on Michelle Obama after she received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree during graduation ceremonies at University of Maryland in College Park, Md.

2013-05-17 00:00:00

The Canton resident added black ballet flats she'd had for a while and a taupe fold-over Urban Expressions shoulder bag from South Moon Under. But her most important accessory is the engagement ring designed by fiance Bobby Lonchas, from Berman's Jewelers in Ellicott City.

2013-03-27 00:00:00