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An arsonist has targeted a playground in the Severna Park section of Anne Arundel County, fire officials say.

The sky was a clear blue with a 43-degree temperature on Wednesday, but a stiff, chilly wind made it feel like a snowstorm was imminent.

Several area travel agents said while the turbulent economy is creating a tough time for the industry, it's not the worst they've seen - and there are even some bright spots.

Cmdr. Greg Hilton, found it strange to be back in his old Severna Park neighborhood after serving in Afghanistan with the Naval Reserve for nearly a year.

Oystering is off to a slow start this fall for watermen and the seafood industry in Maryland.

If the state eliminates a commuter bus from Annapolis to New Carrollton, Sharnae Wallace wouldn't have transportation to college, Alexis Makell may quit her job and Teresa Plaskett wouldn't be able to reach her ...

Anticipation grew by the minute as five members of Cub Scout Pack 994 headed toward the pier belonging to Cypress Creek Improvement Association President Ed Krause.

Pat Anderson's second-grade class at Oak Hill Elementary School has been accepted to the ''O Ambassadors'' program, a project of Oprah's Angel Network that matches school children in the United States with ...

The slogan on the front page of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church's 50th anniversary calendar is "2008, our golden year." Beneath it, a quartet of photos illustrate the congregation's journey from a "small group ...

County Council chambers should be packed tomorrow evening as the panel hears public testimony on a controversial bill to allow construction of a church school in south county.

Filling the fridge and cupboard with food has never cost more. And with the dour economy, several grocery chains are pulling out all the stops to steer customers back into their stores and away from the ...

Jason Drecchio found something he wasn't expecting while doing yard work recently: a black widow spider.

Gina Barnhurst was sitting in front of her son's grave at Arlington National Cemetery, as she does almost every Sunday, when a burly man in a leather Harley Davidson jacket walked up.

Like thousands of other families, Sgt. David Battle and his family have given up a lot since he joined the Army in 2004.

Rain barrels are becoming more popular and are easier to find. There are a variety of styles and prices available.

Art pieces in the form of painted trees have been sprouting up in the parking lot at Park Plaza on Route 2 in Severna Park.

Shipley's Choice Elementary School had a new principal yesterday - for the day. He came dressed for success and ready for business, with a fresh haircut, and wearing a striped tie, blue oxford shirt and khaki ...

The toddler was crying and sweating profusely while locked in the back of a hot Chevrolet Suburban.

The County Council passed a historic hike in impact fees Monday night, ending 10 months of debate on whether to make developers pay a larger share for the expansion of schools, roads and public safety ...

Maryland voters approved legalizing slot machines Tuesday in a constitutional amendment, paving the way for up to 15,000 machines in five locations and ending years of debate between lawmakers who never managed ...