Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Ocean City freshens up for summer crowds

2012-05-22 15:38:00

Whether it's a wedding on the beach, a White Marlin fishing tournament, muscle car shows or ocean baptisms during the annual Jesus at the Beach festival, Ocean City isn't afraid to mix things up a bit. The resort offers an ample dose of tradition, yet...

Maryland braces for Memorial Day travelers

2012-05-21 19:07:00

State transportation officials hope you'll do a lot of sightseeing this Memorial Day weekend. Just not on the Bay Bridge. Travelers headed to the Eastern Shore for the first time since last summer might be surprised. For one thing, the toll has risen...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Tuesday

2012-05-22 03:57:00

WEATHER Today's forecast calls for cloudy skies, patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high temperature near 79 degrees. Monday night is expected to be cloudy, with a low temperature around 67 degrees. TRAFFIC Check our traffic...

Engaged: Jaime Leiner and Brian Gill

2012-05-18 09:43:00

They were best buddies who didn't want to risk losing their friendship by dating, but then they took the plunge and have been together since. Wedding date: May 27, 2012 Her story: Jaime Leiner, 27, lives in Owings Mills, which is also where she grew up....

Traffic: Accident at I-695 inner loop and Reisterstown Road

2012-05-17 06:04:33

As of 9 a.m. Thursday, traffic was slow on the inner loop of I-695 near Reisterstown Road, due to an accident. Accidents were slowing traffic on I-695 at the Curtis Creek Drawbridge in Baltimore County, Oliver Street and Milton Avenue in Baltimore City,...

Md. Transportation Authority, Carroll Co. ran afoul of open meetings laws

2012-05-17 08:21:00

Members of the Maryland Transportation Authority met without giving proper notice. Carroll County commissioners charged admission to a forum held by opponents of Gov.Martin O'Malley's statewide growth plan. Those open meeting violations were the first...

High traffic volume expected at Bay Bridge this weekend

2012-05-02 07:35:00

The first of the travel season's "go early, go late" advisories for the Bay Bridge is in effect this weekend as thousands of visitors head for Springfest 2012 in Ocean City. The Maryland Transportation Authority said motorists should avoid high traffic...

Datebook

2012-05-04 00:00:00

Sunday, May 6 First Sunday Arts Festival Opening of the 11th season includes crafts, artists, music, street performers and sidewalk dining from noon to 5 p.m. in the first block of West and Calvert streets in Annapolis. Nashville recording artist...

Mother survives loss of son, strives to help other families

2012-05-04 16:50:00

Sue Nickerson remembers driving west across the Bay Bridge, steeling herself for another ceremony held to honor her son and the hundreds of other Maryland police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. By then, five years had...

Allowing voters to veto transportation projects won't change anything

2012-04-27 12:45:00

Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening's proposal to let voters decide whether to build transportation projects ignores the long history of disconnect between the state's plans and outcomes, which cannot be resolved by a simple yes or no by voters ("Voters will...

Rising gasoline prices make Arbutus florists reconsider delivery options

2012-04-17 12:05:00

Whether a token of affection or a pick-me-up, sending flowers via a special delivery makes the message even more special, said Suzana Mathew. "It's a nice gesture and a good surprise," said Mathew, owner of House of Arnold Florist on Annapolis Road....

County Digest

2012-04-20 00:00:00

Wine festival The annual Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival will be held May 5-6 at the Bay Bridge Marina, 357 Pier One Road in Stevensville. In addition to local and international wine samplings, the event includes live music, arts and crafts, and food. Hours...

Thousands of Marylanders will cross the Bay Bridge this weekend as vacationers head to the beach for the Memorial Day holiday.

2012-05-22 00:00:00

The Bay Bridge will be undergoing repainting, which may cause backups and possibly accidents over Memorial Day weekend.

2012-05-16 00:00:00

You'll find a number of nautical and Chesapeake Bay themed prints here, like this 16-by-20-inch hand-watercolored print of the Bay Bridge ($48) by local artist, Paul Deremigis. King James Galleries is at 8154 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. Call 410-315-9660 or go to kingjamesgalleries.net.

2012-05-10 00:00:00