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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.

Paul Lemle's mandate to members of the 74,000-member Maryland State Education Association is short and straightforward: It's time to invest in ourselves.

Pay, politics and policy are priorities for Howard educator who now heads Maryland teachers union

September 3, 2024 at 4:50 p.m.

Paul Lemle's mandate to members of the 74,000-member Maryland State Education Association is short and straightforward: It's time to invest in ourselves.

The virus was first reported in a cow in Texas in March and has since spread to livestock in 13 states. Maryland cows have not been affected and state fair officials aim to keep it that way.

Local News |
Cattle from out of state to be tested for bird flu before arriving at Maryland State Fair

August 22, 2024 at 3:34 p.m.

The virus was first reported in a cow in Texas in March and has since spread to livestock in 13 states. Maryland cows have not been affected and state fair...

"I was the first in my family to graduate from college. Neither of my parents had that opportunity — my dad was one of eight Irish kids and had to leave school to work — but they valued education. In eighth grade, my father bought me a Texas instrument calculator for $150, a lot of money then. But he knew I'd need it for high school," she said.

Harford Magazine |
Three things: Paula Etting, Bel Air mayor

August 17, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

"I was the first in my family to graduate from college. Neither of my parents had that opportunity — my dad was one of eight Irish kids and had to...

Jay Seaborg and Tom Delise, retired teachers who met at Century High, co-wrote a book about 19th century Hall of Fame manager Ned Hanlon.

Baltimore Orioles |
In ‘Foxy Ned Hanlon’ biography, life of crafty Orioles manager finally gets its due

August 16, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.

Jay Seaborg and Tom Delise, retired teachers who met at Century High, co-wrote a book about 19th century Hall of Fame manager Ned Hanlon.

"People think of barbershop music and they think of four guys in straw hats. Well, we're not them," said Beth Rupert, a founding member of the UCC. "We say that men invented [the barbershop style] and women perfected it."

Harford Magazine |
Harford’s Upper Chesapeake Chorus is in perfect harmony

August 28, 2024 at 9:48 p.m.

"People think of barbershop music and they think of four guys in straw hats. Well, we're not them," said Beth Rupert, a founding member of the UCC. "We say that...

A century ago, Harford County was swimming in spirits. Prohibition was law but, in Maryland's outlier counties, liquor flowed.

Harford Magazine |
Speakeasy secrets: History of Harford’s Prohibition era remembered

August 21, 2024 at 9:42 p.m.

A century ago, Harford County was swimming in spirits. Prohibition was law but, in Maryland's outlier counties, liquor flowed.

The 143rd Maryland State Fair has something new for everyone, including fans of wolves, mullets, yoga, Big Time Rush and Taylor Swift songs.

Things To Do |
5 new ways to have fun at the Maryland State Fair

August 19, 2024 at 7:33 a.m.

The 143rd Maryland State Fair has something new for everyone, including fans of wolves, mullets, yoga, Big Time Rush and Taylor Swift songs.

The intake of animals "put us over the tipping point," said Bob Citrullo, executive director of the humane society, and forced it to acquire the emergency tent for $18,000 a month.

Local News |
Surge of animals takes $100,000 bite out of Harford Humane Society budget

August 13, 2024 at 9:48 a.m.

The intake of animals "put us over the tipping point," said Bob Citrullo, executive director of the humane society, and forced it to acquire the emergency tent for $18,000 a...

In 1924, former Morgan College sports star Earl Johnson braved the Paris heat to win two Olympic distance-running medals.

Retro Baltimore: A century ago, distance runner Earl Johnson braved Paris heat to medal in Olympics

August 6, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

In 1924, former Morgan College sports star Earl Johnson braved the Paris heat to win two Olympic distance-running medals.

A jigsaw puzzle gleaned from a photo of the bridge taken in better times allows players to 'rebuild' the span on a table at home.

Entertainment |
Key Bridge jigsaw puzzle connects memories piece by piece

August 1, 2024 at 9:21 p.m.

A jigsaw puzzle gleaned from a photo of the bridge taken in better times allows players to 'rebuild' the span on a table at home.

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