Physical Fitness and Exercise

New community center opens in Ellicott City

2013-06-16 00:00:00

The old low-income Hilltop Housing project in Ellicott City has given way to another world: new apartments with facades of soft-colored siding and stone, and a recreation center with the latest in exercise gear, including a retractable-roof indoor...

Lawsuit filed in shooting of Md. police trainee

2013-06-14 11:46:00

The University of Maryland police trainee critically injured after being shot during a training exercise with Baltimore Police in February has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the city and Baltimore County. The lawsuit claims that Officer...

Howard County Briefs

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Gardening volunteers The Howard County Conservancy seeks Wednesday morning drop-in gardening volunteers from 9:30 a.m. to noon to help maintain its themed and native plant gardens. All levels of experience welcome.�For information, call Tabby Fique at...

Columbia Digest

2013-06-14 00:00:00

'Songs for a New World' The Drama Learning Center's teen professional company, Teaching Young Actors, presents its spring production through Friday, June 21, at 9130 Red Branch Road, Suite I. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance, $17 at the...

If you're looking for Bob Frothingham, look up in the sky [Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock]

2013-06-15 02:00:00

A Type T Personality is defined as one who pursues risks through potentially dangerous activities or behaviors. We typically visualize thrill-seekers as young or middle-aged, but in truth, no age limit exists for the Type T. Enter Bob Frothingham, 93-...

Savage/North Laurel

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Bluegrass music Savage Bluegrass will play at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Sam and Elsie's Bar and Restaurant in Laurel. No cover charge. Information: 301-317-7796. Saturday night movies Monthly movies for family viewing will be shown at 6 p.m. at...

West Howard

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Sports camps The River Hill Boosters are sponsoring Summer Sports Camps at River Hill High School, 12101 Clarksville Pike in Clarksville. Camps are designed to help young athletes improve fundamental skills. Weekly camps begin Monday, June 24, and will...

Federal workers get health and fitness programs

2013-06-14 00:00:00

For three hours each work week, Bert Rice walks laps around Burba Lake at Fort Meade — part of a mission by the federal government to build a healthier workforce. Rice, 76, a retired Army colonel and former Anne Arundel County councilman working as...

Kami Ring remembered by Cecil community at candlelight vigil

2013-06-13 12:19:00

Tragedies can bring a community to tears, but at the same time they can bring people together. In Charlestown, that was the case as close to 200 family, friends and community members gathered Wednesday night to remember Kami Ring in a candlelight...

Grand opening June 15 for new community center [Ellicott City]

2013-06-11 06:39:00

On Saturday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m., Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks will host the grand opening of its new $15 million Roger Carter Community Center in Ellicott City. The new building, located up the street from the old center at 3000...

Athletic facility the latest plan for Aumar Village in Fallston

2013-06-07 03:10:00

When developer Michael Euler Sr. sought to build an RV park at the intersection of Routes 1 and 152 near the Aumar Village Shopping Center, he was met with strong opposition from Fallston residents. So, he backed off from the idea and now plans to build...

2013 Harford Guide Senior Living

2013-06-07 13:38:00

The Harford County Office on Aging and its Senior Activity Centers serve those age 60 and older, as well as their families and caregivers, through programs, services, activities and information designed to help seniors stay healthy, active and...

U.S. Marine Sgt. James Bernard, 25, attends a yoga class at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego on June 10, 2013. Preliminary military studies have advanced the use of alternative therapies like yoga.

2013-06-14 17:22:03

Michael R. Yormark is President of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment and is responsible for overseeing all of the organization's operating entities including the Florida Panthers hockey club, the BBT Center arena venue, the Saveology.

2013-06-11 00:00:00

Tiffany Lenau, owner of Yoga Roots on Mitchell Street in Petoskey demonstrates a side plank with toe hold just before her 8:30 a.m. vinyasa yoga class begins Friday morning. Ten instructors teach classes seven days a week at the studio.

2013-06-07 08:07:00