Summertime in Charm City By Carol Sorgen Baltimore's just a quick trip from Annapolis and well worth a day trip--or even longer. Here are a few of our favorite summertime activities in what is fondly called "Charm City." The Preakness. This year’s 136th running of the Preakness—the second jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown—will be [...]
William Donald Schaefer, former Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland, lay in state at the State House in Annapolis today. A motorcade carried the flag-draped casket to the State House, where it was carried inside by an honor guard made up of representatives from the State Government's many agencies. Current Gov. Martin O'Malley led [...]
The January 19 inauguration of Governor Martin O'Malley is taking a low-key turn in recognition of the lean economic times. Among the changes from the Governor's first inauguration--the traditional parade through downtown Annapolis has been canceled, and private donations and ticket sales will be used to pay for the evening's celebration in Baltimore. Lean times [...]