Cystic Fibrosis

Recher Theatre to end run as a concert venue on Sunday

2013-03-29 08:14:00

On Sunday, Towson's Recher Theatre will host its final concert, a charitable show titled "The Last Hurrah!" Fittingly, the venue will host more than 15 local bands for the all-day event. Bands scheduled to play include The Hint, American Diary, Thin...

Towson law firm plans challenge to Recher liquor license renewal

2013-03-20 16:12:00

A Towson law firm plans to challenge the renewal of the Recher Theatre's liquor license in an effort to stop the establishment's plan to become a nightclub. The Charles E. Brooks Law Offices will file a petition with the county liquor board within the...

'American Idol' recap, The good, bad and bizarre

2013-02-01 03:58:00

Tonight, "American Idol" arrived in Oklahoma City, the home of our very own Carrie Underwood. Surely after last night's show and being in a town that produced the likes of the country superstar, this town must be bustling with talent. Right? Not so much....

Russell Matthews, actor

2012-12-12 10:36:49

A faulty blackboard sealed Russell Matthew's acting fate. As he took the prop on stage during a skit, it immediately fell apart. "I took a chance to save face and ad-libbed a lament on the funding of our public school system," the Silver Spring...

Francis Joseph McNerney III, Mount St. Joseph graduate

2013-01-01 12:49:51

Francis Joseph McNerney III, a graduate of Mount St. Joseph High School where he was known as the Fighting Gael mascot, died Dec. 21 at the University of Maryland Medical Center from complications related to a lung transplant. The Canton resident was 23....

Gene patent case could impact patients, research

2012-09-22 11:52:00

Every time a woman is tested for gene mutations linked to significantly higher rates of breast and ovarian cancer, her blood is sent to a lab in Utah. That's because Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics Inc. owns the patents to the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2...

Jarrettsville woman getting her time to 'just be a mom'

2012-09-06 12:52:44

Sadly, Jack died on Sept. 6, just after this story was originally published. For the first time since her son was born nearly four years ago, Katie Lyman is doing what she's always wanted to do: be a mom. Since he was born on Oct. 16, 2008, Jack Lyman...

Steve Johnson follows father's path to Orioles

2012-07-03 00:00:00

Having grown up around Orioles baseball, Steve Johnson's dream was always to play for his hometown team. That dream came true Sunday, when the St. Paul's alum was told he was being recalled by the Orioles. His first call was to his father, former Orioles...

Orioles Hall of Famer Jim Palmer auctioning off Cy Young Awards, two Gold Gloves

2012-07-02 18:17:00

Former Orioles great Jim Palmer had his three Cy Young Award plaques hanging on his wall. His Gold Glove awards�are in storage. They’re mementos of accomplishments he will always remember and cherish, but Palmer says he didn’t need them to...

25 Years Ago: Board votes to advertise all school system jobs, except teaching slots

2012-05-16 08:46:00

From The Aegis dated May 21, 1987: Any job, except teaching positions, that came open in the Harford County Public Schools had to be advertised before they were filled, the school board voted 25 years ago this week. Despite objections from...

Howard High senior wins top award at annual film festival

2012-03-27 13:53:00

There are typical mothers and cool mothers and the transformation from one to the other can be as simple as pitching the "mom jeans" and acquiring a more carefree attitude. That was the subject of the tongue-in-cheek, winning student film, "How to Be a...

Elkridge: Anonymous donor puts Hop/Shoot/Jump-A-Thon over the top

2012-03-05 00:00:00

Nothing beats a feel-good story than an extra feel-good sequel! I am thrilled to report some exciting news from Amy Bahrijczuk about the recent (and final) Elkridge Elementary School Hop/Shoot/Jump-A-Thon to help fight Cystic Fibrosis, which has been an...

Catie Breslin of Hagerstown has cystic fibrosis. She said she doesn�t let the disease define who she is and she remains active.

2013-05-03 14:31:00

Serena Miller and The Riot perform as The Recher Theatre holds its last live concert today.

2013-03-31 00:00:00

Kayden Stephenson has Cystic Fibrosis, which means his life expectancy is about 35 years. It's been his dream to audition for "Idol" and he came as soon as he was old enough. How could the judges NOT put him through to Hollywood?

2013-01-31 19:45:00