Maryland News
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Flood danger ebbs as rivers crest Photo
Heavy rains over the weekend led officials at the Conowingo Dam to open 11 floodgates Monday to send water shooting into the lower part of the Susquehanna River. The river above the dam is expected to rise 6 more inches and crest around noon today. more
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Letters spark City Hall scare Video
A spate of threatening letters — some containing bullets and white powder — have been delivered to Baltimore City Hall and the city circuit courthouse in recent days, prompting a joint investigation by city police and U.S. Postal inspectors. more
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ACORN's Maryland chapter is shuttered
Group is undone in national scandal sparked by videos showing illegal activity more
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Mother charged with infant son's murder, burial in Druid Hill Park
The mother of a one-month-old boy, who authorities said has had four other children taken away by social services, confessed Monday to burying the infant in Druid Hill Park and has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. more
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Man shot in front of his family in E. Baltimore robbery attempt
An unidentified man was fatally shot late Monday night in front of his family during a robbery attempt in East Baltimore near the county line, city police said. more
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Harford development touches off a multimillion-dollar debate
Harford County would front a multimillion-dollar loan to a real estate developer so it can complete a private residential project near Aberdeen, if the County Council approves a controversial measure backed by County Executive David R. Craig at its legislative session tonight. more
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SUN FOLLOW-UP
'Appropriate response' taken after principal investigationThough several public officials have criticized a city principal who recruited Filipino teachers to buy and resell Mary Kay products, Baltimore school board President Neil E. Duke said Monday that the system responded appropriately in its handling of the case and that the board would not investigate... more
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Former Raven McCrary's wife withdraws protection petition Photo
After an emotionally wrought court hearing that lasted almost all day, the wife of former Baltimore Raven Michael C. McCrary withdrew her petition Monday for permanent protection from her husband, who she had alleged was violent, threatening and abusive. more
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Dixon sends city bill for $260 in hair styling
Former Mayor Sheila Dixon billed the city $260 for hair styling services over an 18-month period, according to records obtained by The Baltimore Sun. more
