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DPW Hopes To Have Water Restored By Thursday

DPW crews are making progress in repairing a Baltimore County water main break that has left thousands of homes with little or no water. Meanwhile, 11 schools will be out of class again on Wednesday.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:39:27 EST

Baltimore Adds $5K To Homebuyer Tax Credits

Time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers, and Baltimore is sweetening the deal by throwing in an extra $5,000.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:56:06 EST

Vasquez, Williams Win Top Honors In ACC

Greivis Vasquez wins ACC player of the year while Gary Williams picks up coach of the year honors.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:35:48 EST

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Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:51:21 EST

Andrew Frank To Take Job At John Hopkins

Deputy Mayor Andrew Frank is moving from city government to work at John Hopkins University.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:01:27 EST

Police: Pedestrian Hit By Car

Baltimore County police are investigating a car crash involving a pedestrian.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:11:45 EST

New Reregulation Plan Could Bring Electric Costs Down

A Senate committee heard legislation on Tuesday designed to bring electric costs down, just as Baltimore Gas and Electric warned customers of sticker shock when March bills arrive due to last month's blizzards.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:15:28 EST

Man Arrested In Security Guard's Slaying

Baltimore city police said they've arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a security guard last month.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:24:20 EST

6 School Systems Get Waivers Due To Snow

Students in six Maryland counties won't go to school for 180 days this year, thanks to last month's record-breaking snowstorms.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:27:12 EST

Supreme Court To Rule In Funeral Protest Case

The Supreme Court is entering an emotionally charged dispute between the grieving father of a Marine who died in Iraq and the anti-gay protesters who picket military funerals with inflammatory messages like "Thank God for dead soldiers."

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:08:53 EST

More Travel Times To Be Posted On Highway Signs

The State Highway Administration is expanding a program to put live travel times on road signs along highways, giving commuters the power to control their own commute.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:49:52 EST

Military: Comfort Leaving Haiti For Home

The USNS Comfort, the Baltimore-based hospital ship that has been treating quake victims in Haiti, is coming home.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:39:48 EST

Senate Votes To Change Child Support Guidelines

Guidelines used to set child support payments would be changed for the first time in 21 years under legislation approved by the Maryland Senate.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:41:43 EST

Twin Brothers Charged With Burglaries

Twin brothers have been charged in a series of a burglaries, Baltimore city police said Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:19:38 EST

Wrong Lottery Ticket Nets $50K Prize

A Dundalk resident given a wrong lottery ticket that he nearly threw away ended up a lucky winner.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:41:01 EST

Vick Receives Award; Hundreds Protest Honor

Animal rights groups protested Tuesday evening outside an award ceremony for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:00:41 EST

School Holds Meeting On Alleged Grade Tampering

Officials at a Maryland high school said 35 teachers' electronic gradebooks were affected by an alleged cheating scandal in which students changed grades on quizzes, projects and tests.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 08:12:09 EST