With shareholders and taxpayers keeping a close watch on company spending, lavish sponsorship parties that are common at the Preakness can be hard to justify. At a time when Pimlico and its parent company are struggling to remain viable, anything that threatens the race's success is worth watching, economists say. »
Young victims of city violence missed school Shooting victims had poor attendance, system's data show
The mother of Damaud Martin -- a 4-year-old boy who doctors say was severely shaken and is in a coma-like state -- was arrested on child abuse and other charges yesterday, Baltimore police reported. »
City teen accused of shooting mother, firing at officers Officers were fired on as suspect, 18, was chased in Southeast Baltimore
An 18-year old man was arrested after, police said, he shot his mother in the head and then fired at officers who chased him though the streets of Southeast Baltimore on Wednesday night.
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Ravens sign 13 rookie free agents Team inks nine on offense, two on defense, two on special teams; former Western Michigan basketball player Reitz added at tight end
From left, Ravens quarterbacks Kyle Boller, Troy Smith and first-round pick Joe Flacco work out during the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp. The Ravens signed 13 rookie free agents today -- nine on offense, two on defense and two on special teams.
Suggs, Ogden absent from camp »
Ravens CB Washington on comeback trail Like his new team, ex-Raider looks to rebound this season
Like his new team, ex-Raider looks to rebound this season »
New Raven Nakamura a man on move Sixth-round pick with Japanese roots could go far
During the next three days, a lot of the Ravens' attention will be focused on quarterback Joe Flacco, the team's top draft pick out of Delaware. »
Suggs, Ogden absent from camp Two big-time members of the Ravens failed to show for the team's mandatory minicamp today -- offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden and outside linebacker Terrell Suggs. Ogden's absence was expected, but Suggs wasn't on the field because of a contract dispute. »
Ravens Central: Sypniewski done for season
An intermediate appellate court has upheld the conviction of a Carroll County farmer accused of leaving animal carcasses on his property and neglecting other animals, the Carroll County Times reported.
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Police charge man in Carroll robbery A Westminster man has been arrested and charged in the armed robbery of a Carroll County convenience store, state police said.
Courtney Hundertmark, (right) a parent educator, works with Carly Snider and her son Collin through Parents as Teachers, an internationally used program that aims to foster early childhood development and show parents the crucial role they play during that period.
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Bank officer admits theft An executive from Finksburg pleaded guilty yesterday to the theft of more than $38,000 from his employer, a bank that buys and sells loans from small community banks.
