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    We enjoyed a meal at Pusadee's Garden outdoor patio one night and managed to eat before the onset of a terrible storm.
    A Ravens fan in Steel City didn’t hate it: Discover Pittsburgh in a weekend
    The Pittsburgh-curious in me felt compelled to visit the place once famously derided as “Hell With the Lid Taken Off” and was delighted to find a robust dining scene and creative reuse of real estate.
    Paul Milewski of Wisconsin,  Robert Koontz, 79, of Waldorf MD, and William Bach of South Carolina, compete in the 100-meter at South Fayette High School, in McDonald, PA, during the National Senior Games, Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
    Too old for gold? Not these senior athletes.
    More than 1,000 medal events took place over twelve 12 days in 21 different, sports including basketball, swimming, table tennis, track and field, and badminton.
    Dan Cox, the Republican nominee for Maryland governor, speaks during The Freedom Rally in Owings Mills, Saturday, October 29, 2022.
    Dan Cox for Congress? The former governor hopeful says federal candidacy filing is ‘fraud.’
    The Republican politician said a candidacy filing with the Federal Election Commission wasn’t done by him, and he’s asked the commission to investigate. He says he’s still thinking about whether to run.
    Credit: Frederick County government.
    Frederick County gets a new flag representing the county as a ‘crossroads’ of Maryland
    The flag won a redesign contest announced in January as part of Frederick County’s 275th anniversary celebration.
    Dani and Justin Ritthaler moved into a historic farmhouse in Howard County as apart of an interesting program with the state of Maryland. Their house is pictured here on June 9. 2023.
    How to live rent-free in a historic Maryland home
    In a unique partnership, Maryland lets residents stay in historic homes for free as long as they pay for the renovations.
    Frederick County Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Jenkins leaves the U.S. District Court in Baltimore after pleading not guilty to federal conspiracy charges. He announced he will take a leave of absence for the duration of the case.
    Dan Cox calls prosecution of Frederick Co. sheriff, gun dealer a ‘political scheme’
    Frederick County Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Jenkins denied having “any financial incentive or fraudulent intent” when he helped a gun dealer obtain machine guns to rent out to the public
    Casper Taylor served in the Maryland House from 1975 to 2003, including nine years as House speaker.
    Former Maryland House speaker Casper Taylor Jr. dead at 88
    The Western Maryland Democrat spent nearly three decades in the House of Delegates, including nine years as speaker.
    Photo collage showing silhouette of young forlorn boy, school desks, and therapist taking notes on clipboard.
    A Maryland school district stopped excusing therapy appointments. Parents were enraged.
    Allegany County’s school system blames one provider for what it calls excessive absences and unsafe transportation to appointments.
    Black smoke rises over Frederick after a tanker truck overturned and caught fire on U.S. 15.
    Frederick residents demand road improvements following tanker explosion
    A state official said there is a road-widening project planned for Route 15, adding a third lane to each side, which means a wall could also be built.
    A Baltimore City Police car sits parked on North Calvert St.
    Police shooting of knife-wielding man by Frederick police under review
    Black smoke rises over Frederick after a tanker truck overturned and caught fire on U.S. 15.
    Tanker truck explodes on U.S. 15 in Frederick, killing driver
    A tanker truck overturned and caught fire on U.S. 15 in Frederick Saturday sending flames and black clouds shooting into the sky.
    John Carroll's Caden Chinnia-Falline (5) tries to shoot against Mount Carmel's Allen Mordi during Friday night's Baltimore Catholic League Tournament quarterfinal match. The No. 6 Cougars advanced to the semifinals with a 79-63 victory over the Patriots at Goucher College.
    Mount Carmel distances John Carroll in BCL tourney quarterfinals
    No. 6 Cougars withstand second half surge for semifinal showdown with Mount St. Joseph; No. 1 St. Frances survives Spalding
    An exterior view of the home, taken from the vantage point of the Potomac River. The home is owned by Dan Snyder and listed for sale for $49 million.
    Snyder Home Sale
    The 11900 River Road home, located in Potomac, MD, is owned by Dan Snyder and listed for sale for $49 million.
    colorful row-homes
    Maryland property values up 20% since 2020, state finds
    The statewide residential and commercial combined assessment increase beat 2022’s overall jump of 12% and is the highest year-over-year value hike in several years.
    A picture of a vehicle window from the perspective of someone inside the vehicle, looking out. The window is covered in rain and melting frost, with a rearview mirror in the photo and an icy landscape beyond.
    Baltimore issues Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration as temperatures drop
    It probably won’t be a white Christmas — but it will be extremely cold and windy.
    Close up of ice and rain on the windshield of a car with bare winter trees beyond.
    Is it going to snow in Baltimore tonight? Here’s what to expect.
    The weather forecast in Baltimore calls for freezing rain, but no snow. Freezing rain can make for a dangerous morning commute, as roads and sidewalks could be slippery.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11:  Rapper Kanye West and girlfriend Chaney Jones attend a game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
    Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, spotted in Maryland with two far-right figures
    They appeared on ”Timcast IRL,” a podcast hosted by Tim Pool, a YouTuber with a large right-wing following.
    Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 8, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde talks offseason plans | The Adam Jones Podcast
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde discusses the next generation of Orioles, his friendship with Ravens coach John Harbaugh and how the team will navigate this offseason.
    A Native American celebration of food, culture, and heritage took place at the 46th Annual BAIC PowWow at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on November 19, 2022.
    ‘The true meaning is kind of hard’: How American Indians in Maryland observe Thanksgiving
    For Maryland’s American Indian population, Thanksgiving can be a complicated — and oftentimes painful — reminder of lost lives, land and culture.
    Campaign signs are planted outside of Margaret Brent Elementary Middle on Election Day, 11/8/22. Polling locations for the general election remain open until 8 p.m.
    Social conservatives score wins in state’s school board races
    Forty-one socially conservative candidates from across Maryland ran for school board seats Tuesday — and 25 of them appear to be on their way to winning their races.
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