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City patrol officer retires after nearly 40 years on the beat

2013-05-22 17:18:00

During a career spanning four decades, Baltimore police Officer Ron Starr says, he never really considered leaving the department's Southeastern District and moving up the chain of command. "I never wanted to," Starr said, a longtime foot patrol...

World Heritage exchange student thanks community [Letter]

2013-05-21 12:02:00

Hey there! My name is Mattia Tomay, and I'm a World Heritage Italian exchange student in Aberdeen. Did you know that April was National Volunteer Recognition month? I bet in every community there is someone that with his/her goodwill and talent help...

Preakness 2013 taps 'Top Chef' contestant to spruce up Pimlico's menus

2013-05-14 04:53:00

Company's coming to Pimlico Race Course. For the throngs expected at Saturday's Preakness, the hospitality team at Pimlico Race Course is bringing in 7,000 pounds of crab meat and 3,000 pounds of aged tenderloin. Did someone remember to get ice? Yes:...

Soft-shell crab specials, Birroteca chef moves to Fork & Wrench

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Some dozen Baltimore restaurants will be adding soft-shell crab specials to their menus for Baltimore's fifth annual Soft-Shell Crab Celebration. The restaurant promotion, sponsored by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, will run May 24 through June...

Italy and Etha Overton celebrated at Union UM

2013-05-06 11:44:18

Union UM Church held a celebration of service for Italy and Etha Overton at the Bayou Restaurant on Sunday, April 28. Etha Overton participated via Skype. ...

Rocco's Capriccio of Little Italy has closed

2013-05-02 09:45:00

After 17 years, Rocco's Capriccio has closed. Rocco Gargano's restaurant on Fawn Street in Little Italy had its last day of service on Sunday. News of the closing was posted Wednesday on the restaurant's Facebook page. "We are very happy and sad to...

Two restaurants in Little Italy close

2013-04-18 13:03:00

The newsletter "Neighborhood News from Little Italy" says in today's edition that two restaurants there have closed -- Pacific Coast Dining Company and India Rasoi. Pacific Coast Dining opened in 2011 and served food from Greece, Thailand, Italy and the...

Tour De Vino

2013-04-16 11:05:00

With four vineyards conveniently located in practically each corner of Harford County, you don’t have to travel all the way to Sonoma to sip award-winning wines, experience scenic vistas and learn all about the winemaking process. In 2010, Harford...

Pasta Plus owners inducted into restaurant Hall of Honor

2013-04-16 07:27:00

Pasta Plus Restaurant in Laurel has been inducted into the Restaurant Association of Maryland's Hospitality Hall of Honor. The popular Gorman Avenue business, along with five other establishments in the state, was recognized at the Columbia-based trade...

Man charged with manslaughter in fatal City Hall crash

2013-04-15 18:02:53

Maryland State Police arrested Monday the Baltimore man they say struck and killed a pedestrian last week in front of City Hall and charged him with vehicular homicide, manslaughter and a slew of drug offenses. Police say Johnny Johnson, 43, had drugs in...

Suspect in fatal City Hall crash released without charges

2013-04-10 17:04:00

A car hurtled off the highway, fatally struck a pedestrian and overturned in front of City Hall and scores of downtown witnesses. A day later, police said the driver had walked free without charges. Despite anger and outrage from those who knew Matt...

Services Friday for Matthew Hersl

2013-04-11 13:31:00

A funeral Mass for Matthew S. Hersl, a supervisor in the city of Baltimore's finance department and Little Italy neighborhood volunteer, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Leo the Great Church, South Exeter and Stiles streets in Little Italy. Mr....

Italy's Sara Errani eyes a ball during her Rome Masters semi-finals tennis match against Belarus' Viktoryja Azaranka on May 18, 2013.

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Vanessa Serrano, left, Chef Angelo Elia and Denise Elia stock the wine cellar for the 11th annual "A Taste of Italy" dinner and wine auction taking place June 4 at Casa D'Angelo Ristorate in Fort Lauderdale. The event will benefit PACE Center for Girls Broward. Photo by Kara Starzyk.

2013-05-15 00:00:00

This nomination consists of 12 villa complexes and two gardens owned by the Medici family in Italy's Tuscany region near Florence, including Villa della Petraia (pictured).

2013-05-13 15:32:36