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Mike Klingaman

A magazine and sports enterprise reporter for The Baltimore Sun, Mike Klingaman writes human-interest stories and historical profiles. A native of Catonsville, he was one of three finalists for the 1985 Pulitzer Prize in Specialized Reporting.

In 2022, following the death of a Mervo football player, school officials sought grief support from community residents. That's when Bruno toddled in.

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Mervo High comfort dog, Bruno, dies: ‘His little heart just gave out’

August 1, 2024 at 5:27 p.m.

In 2022, following the death of a Mervo football player, school officials sought grief support from community residents. That's when Bruno toddled in.

While the U.S. Census Bureau expects the number of people who reach 100 years or older to quadruple over the next 30 years, those living to age 110 or older are a more exclusive group.

Maryland’s oldest resident, a fan of crosswords and Scrabble, plans to live to be 150

July 7, 2024 at 7:01 a.m.

While the U.S. Census Bureau expects the number of people who reach 100 years or older to quadruple over the next 30 years, those living to age 110 or older...

More than 34,000 ballots were cast in 47 categories during this year’s contest — demonstrating that eateries are dishing it out like never before in 2024.

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Here are the winners in Howard Magazine’s 2024 Best Restaurants Contest

June 27, 2024 at 11:37 a.m.

More than 34,000 ballots were cast in 47 categories during this year’s contest — demonstrating that eateries are dishing it out like never before in 2024.

The old Waterloo Inn has lent its name to an elementary school, a fire station, a police barracks, a park and a pizza joint, several of which are located along Waterloo Road, near Jessup.

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Retro HoCo: The Waterloo Inn may be gone, but the name remains

June 26, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

The old Waterloo Inn has lent its name to an elementary school, a fire station, a police barracks, a park and a pizza joint, several of which are located along...

Now in his second term as Howard County sheriff, Marcus Harris is a staunch advocate of community outreach and a strong liaison with public schools.

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Three things: Howard County sheriff hit the gridiron and does laundry

June 25, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

Now in his second term as Howard County sheriff, Marcus Harris is a staunch advocate of community outreach and a strong liaison with public schools.

Mary Kaye Bates won the first Baltimore-area spelling bee in 1953, landing the 13-year-old a trip to the national competition in Washington and a meeting with Richard Nixon.

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Retro Baltimore: 1953 champion speller still letter-perfect seven decades later

June 25, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Mary Kaye Bates won the first Baltimore-area spelling bee in 1953, landing the 13-year-old a trip to the national competition in Washington and a meeting with Richard Nixon.

Looking to refresh your garden or home? Want to get out of the house for the day? Need a plumber or a dentist? The Best of Anne Arundel County can help with a little guidance from Capital Style readers. More than 7,500 votes were cast in this year’s readers’ poll, culling a list of the 116 top people to know, places to go and things to do.

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Best of Anne Arundel County 2024: Residents’ favorite people, places and organizations

June 11, 2024 at 2:50 p.m.

Looking to refresh your garden or home? Want to get out of the house for the day? Need a plumber or a dentist? The Best of Anne Arundel County can...

Philanthropic couple support the arts in Baltimore, along with Jewish charities and cultural activities, locally and worldwide.

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Baltimore Sun Hall of Fame 2024: Amy Elias and Richard Pearlstone, philanthropists

June 7, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Philanthropic couple support the arts in Baltimore, along with Jewish charities and cultural activities, locally and worldwide.

The Maryland State Teacher of the Year doesn't work from a textbook. For Mary Kay Connerton, wellness coordinator at Annapolis High School, yoga, meditation and other emotional healing techniques are the crux of her instruction.

Maryland State Teacher of the Year has dined at the White House and taught in Australia

June 6, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

The Maryland State Teacher of the Year doesn't work from a textbook. For Mary Kay Connerton, wellness coordinator at Annapolis High School, yoga, meditation and other emotional healing techniques are...

"I've twirled fire; it's the same as baton twirling except for the fire blazing at both ends. I love to see peoples' reactions — everyone is, like, awestruck," Gianna Romero said.

Miss Bel Air 2024 twirls fire and has an eye for art

May 19, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

"I've twirled fire; it's the same as baton twirling except for the fire blazing at both ends. I love to see peoples' reactions — everyone is, like, awestruck," Gianna Romero...

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