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New Conservation Center at Aquarium
Expanding conservation, research role
The National Aquarium is set Thursday to unveil its new Conservation Center, established to focus the institution's work in marine conservation and research, and to expand its scope to a national and global stage.
In cooperation with scientists at aquariums and universities here and across the country, the center's researchers are already at work tracking contaminants from the BP oil well blowout, and studying threatened eagle rays.
Man charged in Inner Harbor death ordered held without bail
Suspect, 20, accused of shoving victim into water
Suspect, 20, accused of shoving victim into water
Murder charges dropped in city killing after man proves alibi
Police say 2 witnesses had identified suspect as shooter in July incident
Murder charges filed against a Prince George's County man were dropped last month by Baltimore prosecutors after he was able to produce an alibi, officials said.
Picking a jury in Harris murder trial could take up to a week
Prosecutors plan to present 50 witnesses; the defense, 20
Prosecutors and defense lawyers could take a week to pick a jury in the trial of three men accused of killing former Baltimore City Councilman Kenneth N. Harris.
Police union endorses Bernstein in city state's attorney race
State senator objects to being linked to Jessamy
The union representing Baltimore police officers has endorsed attorney Gregg Bernstein in his race against incumbent Patricia C. Jessamy for state's attorney, saying the labor organization believes he will work "to ensure no violent crime goes unpunished."
Laura Vozzella: Sheila Dixon is still ready for her close-up
Ex-mayor refusing to return video surveillance equipment to the city
Sheila Dixon has something that doesn't belong to her, but she's trying to keep it anyway. Seems like old times.
JFX getting greenery makeover as vines, some trees removed
Invasive vines sprayed, trees removed for new plantings
Motorists zipping along the Jones Falls Expressway on their way into and out of the city may not have noticed, but there's an extreme greenery makeover under way there.
Officers mistaken in threatening arrests for off-leash dogs
Baltimore City offices closed Friday for furlough day
Baltimore City offices will be closed Friday as part of the Fiscal Year 2011 Furlough Plan. All city buildings will be closed, with the exception of police headquarters. Residents will not be able to pay city bills in person or get permits. Some bills can be paid online at baltimorecity.gov.
Jury in Ken Harris murder case set to be picked Thursday
Prosecutors and defense lawyers finish wading through three days of pretrial motions
After three days of pretrial motions, jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the trial of three men accused of killing former Baltimore City Council member Kenneth N. Harris.
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Md. Leaders Prepare To Respond To Earl
Maryland is bracing for the effects of Hurricane Earl as the powerful storm threatens the East Coast.
Gunman Had History Of Protesting Discovery Channel
New information is out on the environmental protestor who took three people hostage inside the Discovery Channel building in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Wednesday.
Early Voting Starts Friday For The First Time
It's a first for Maryland voters. Early voting starts Friday. The primary is Sept. 14, but you can avoid the lines and the wait.
Stimulus Money Repairs BWI And Puts Many To Work
Millions in stimulus money is heading to BWI to fix long neglected problems, while also putting up to 200 people to work.
Rabies Confirmed In Cat In Md. County
Health officials say one of three cats that attacked people over the weekend had rabies.
Study's Poor Ranking Of Balt. Drivers Challenged
Baltimoreans are seeing the data but aren't buying into the idea that Charm City has some of the country's worst drivers.
Student Collapses & Dies At Mount St. Mary's Univ.
An 18-year-old Mount St. Mary's University student died Wednesday after collapsing while playing volleyball.
Red Sox Beat Orioles 6-4 To Win 3-Game Series
Adrian Beltre homered to spark a five-run second inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Thursday night to salvage a .500 road trip.
Ravens Take Loss To Rams In Final Pre-Season Game
The Baltimore Ravens lose to the St. Louis Rams with a final score of 27-21.
Montgomery Co. To Send Hurricane Team To Mass.
Montgomery County authorities say they are sending a team to Massachusetts to help with any Hurricane Earl response.
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Beach erosion expected
Even before Hurricane Earl passes Ocean City, the high surf is
eroding the beach.
Earl behind the scenes
ABC2 crews hit the beach early this morning, tracking conditions
in Ocean City as Hurricane Earl passes.
WeatherBug helps cover Earl in OC
WeatherBug brought its mobile weather truck to the boardwalk in
Ocean City to keep an eye on Hurricane Earl.
Tropical storm conditions on Outer Banks
Tropical storm conditions are felt this morning on North
Carolina's outer banks.
Annapolis ready for storm's effects
Officials in Maryland's capital are ready to respond to
Hurricane Earl.
Baltimore?s EMHE will air Sept. 26th
We brought you the build as it was happening and today we
learned you’ll be able to watch the full episode of Extreme
Makeover Home Edition in Baltimore right here on ABC2 on Sunday,
September 26th.
Salisbury preparing for storm
Salisbury officials have been working to ensure the city is
ready to deal with the storm.
Maryland hurricane help heads north
Montgomery County authorities say they are sending a team to
Massachusetts to help with any Hurricane Earl response.
Harford Co. remembers last big storm
This hurricane may continue to cause problems up the east coast,
but to the relief of many... It seems that Earl is no Isabel.
Officials evacuate Assateague campground
Officials have evacuated the campground at the Assateague Island
National Seashore ahead of strong winds and rain expected from
Hurricane Earl.
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Earl begins march up the Atlantic
BUXTON, N.C. (AP) -- Hurricane Earl has churned past North Carolina's Outer Banks as it begins its march up the Atlantic.
Earl weakens but still powerful as it scoots by NC
BUXTON, N.C. (AP) -- Hurricane Earl has churned past the North Carolina Outer Banks and its powerful gusts and driving rains are starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia.
Associated Press Writer
BUXTON, N.C. (AP) -- Hurricane Earl scooted past the North Carolina Outer Banks in the dark of night, leaving residents and officials waiting for daybreak to see how much damage the storm's winds and waves could do.
4 hurt in trailer fire in Prince Frederick
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- Fire officials say four people, including a firefighter, have been injured in a blaze in Prince Frederick in Calvert County.
BWI airport apron getting $41 million upgrade
LINTHICUM, Md. (AP) -- An upgrade to the concrete apron at BWI Airport is under way, and includes the replacement of more than 14 acres of pavement.
Ex-Legal Aid official pleads guilty to theft
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say the former chief of finance at the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from the agency.
Md. capital ready for storm's effects
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Officials in Maryland's capital are ready to respond to Hurricane Earl.
Discovery HQ gunman had Calif. conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The gunman who took hostages at the Discovery Channel's headquarters had his first run-in with the law in California.
Montgomery Co. to send hurricane team to Mass.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Montgomery County authorities say they are sending a team to Massachusetts to help with any Hurricane Earl response.
Salisbury preparing for storm
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) -- Salisbury officials have been working to ensure the city is ready to deal with the storm.
Residents told to prepare for power outages
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) --While Delmarva Power is ready to respond to storm-related problems, it is telling customers to be prepared for power outages.
Army judge denies request for Obama birth records
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) -- A military judge in Maryland has ruled that President Barack Obama's birth certificate is irrelevant in the case of an Army doctor charged with disobeying deployment orders because he doubts Obama's eligibility to be commander in chief.
Md. guard held hostage works for Missouri firm
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- The security guard held hostage by a gunman at the Discovery Channel's headquarters works for a company called Whelan SFI.
4 more devices linked to Discovery gunman
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Montgomery County Fire Chief Richard Bowers says authorities have detonated an additional four devices linked to a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications headquarters.
Officials evacuate Assateague campground
OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) -- Officials have evacuated the campground at the Assateague Island National Seashore ahead of strong winds and rain expected from Hurricane Earl.
Court rules against Ravens in logo dispute
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A federal appeals court has ruled against the Baltimore Ravens and the National Football league in a copyright dispute over the team's original logo.
Mayor: Ocean City beaches closed to swimmers
OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) -- The mayor of Ocean City says the resort town's beaches are closed to swimmers as the East Coast braces for strong winds and rain from Hurricane Earl.
Discovery staff gather a day after hostage crisis
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- A day after a gunman stormed their building and took three people hostage, Discovery Communications employees gathered and honored the people who helped keep them safe.
Md. judge denies request for Obama school records
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) -- A military judge in Maryland has refused to order the release of school records that could include a copy of President Barack Obama's birth certificate.
Md. man pleads guilty in disability payment fraud
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) -- A former federal government employee has pleaded guilty to making a false statement that led him to fraudulently obtain $636,410 in federal disability payments over the past 26 years.
Metro: Track work to close 5 red line stations
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Metro officials say they will close five red line stations over Labor Day weekend to do work recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board to improve safety after last year's fatal train crash.
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Earl Loses Steam; East Coast Remains On Alert
Hurricane Earl has lost steam but still has the Eastern Seaboard up to Maine on alert for a Labor Day weekend pounding by waves, gales and rain. Follow 11 News updates from Ocean City on our Live Wire.
Hour-By-Hour: Track Hurricane Earl's Path
Use this WBALTV.com slideshow to track -- hour-by-hour -- the latest futurecast model for Hurricane Earl.
LIVE WIRE: Lowell Melser In OC For Hurricane Earl
WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Lowell Melser covers Hurricane Earl's approach from Ocean City. Log on to WBALTV.com now for his tweets and other weather resources you'll want to monitor as the storm moves in.
PHOTOS: Earl Floods Homes, Forces Evacuations
Check out photos of the flooding and damage being caused by Hurricane Earl as it moves toward the East Coast.
u local Comments: Your Hurricane Experiences
Have you experienced a hurricane? Share your comments with WBALTV.com.
Ravens Rammed In Preseason Finale
The Ravens (3-1) hold out all of the starters in the preseason finale in St. Louis.
Teen Thrown From Motorcycle Collision Dies
A teenager thrown from a motorcycle in a crash has died.
1st District Candidates Release Fundraising Reports
Republican state Sen. Andrew Harris has raised more money than Democratic Rep. Frank Kratovil in the latest fundraising reporting period, but Kratovil still has more cash on hand in Maryland's 1st District congressional race.
Md. To Help Improve Student Tests
Maryland is one of a number of states chosen to help create a series of new higher-standard federal tests.
Maryland-Navy Football Rivalry Returns Monday
On Monday, an age-old football rivalry will be renewed, bringing sports fans and money into Baltimore.
Man Pleads Guilty In Disability Payment Fraud
A former federal government employee has pleaded guilty to making a false statement that led him to fraudulently obtain $636,410 in federal disability payments over the past 26 years.
Mount Saint Mary's Student Collapses, Dies
Mount Saint Mary's University announces that a first-year student unexpectedly died on Wednesday.
Aquarium Launches Conservation Center
Baltimore's National Aquarium marked its 30th anniversary by launching a conservation center dedicated to preserving aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
Trooper Back On Job After Dispute Charges Dropped
Maryland State Police said a sergeant from Hagerstown has been reinstated after his former girlfriend accused him of pointing a gun at her.
Employees Return To Discovery Channel After Hostage Incident
Employees returned Thursday to Discovery Channel's headquarters, a day after a gunman carrying explosive devices entered the building and took hostages.
Crews Probe City Apartment Fire
City firefighters battled an apartment fire Thursday morning in northwest Baltimore.
Police Hope 'Facial Reconstruction' Will ID Body
Baltimore County police hope a facial reconstruction will help identify a woman whose body was found in 2007 in a wooded area.
Numbers Are In: Maryland's Surplus Big
Maryland is ending fiscal year 2010 with a $344 million surplus, according to the Baltimore Business Journal.
Inmates Charged With Setting Fire In Cell
Deputies charge two inmates at the Cecil County Detention Center with setting a fire in their cell, the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office said.
State Senator Indicted On Bribery, Extortion Charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Maryland state senator on charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail fraud and extortion in connection with a scheme involving Shoppers Food Warehouse.
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