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The second defense of Baltimore
"And all I ask for is a tall ship and a star to sail her by." Those words are from John Masefield's "Sea-Fever," a poem that evokes strong feelings of nostalgia for the maritime life of the past and all the beauty and adventure that came with it....
Tags: Talk Shows (genre), Under Armour Inc., Unrest, Conflicts and War, War of 1812, Grand Prix of Baltimore
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Blue Angels add awe to Sailabration festivities
Shrieking children covered their ears and adults flinched as the Blue Angels made a low pass over Fort McHenry, only to stretch their necks and shade their eyes to track the Navy jet fighters as they soared into the sun.
At the Inner Harbor, crowds lined...Tags: Downtown (Baltimore, Maryland), Federal Hill, Inner Harbor, Francis Scott Key, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
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Hampton takes flak for title of black history program
Officials at the Hampton National Historic Site in Towson this week officially changed the name of a black history program planned for next month after controversy erupted over its original title — "Slave for a Day." The July 8 event, which park...Tags: Culture, Travel, Slavery, Human Interest, Music Industry
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Group ranks Baltimore's parks 15th in nation
Baltimore's historic park system ranks 15th among the nation's 40 largest cities in a new rating released Wednesday, which credits the city's foresight in carving out public spaces over the past two centuries but faults its more recent leadership for...
Tags: Frederick Law Olmsted, Tampa, Gardens and Parks, William Donald Schaefer, Travel
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Fish kills reach Baltimore harbor
The algae blooms fouling Baltimore area waters apparently have claimed more victims, as more dead fish have been spotted floating in the Inner Harbor and washing ashore at Fort McHenry just south of downtown. Investigators with the Maryland Department of...
Tags: Memorial Day, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Boats, Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore Inc., Natural Resources
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Alexander Ludlum "Lud" Michaux Jr., career officer in Marines
Alexander Ludlum "Lud" Michaux Jr., a decorated career Marine Corps officer who fought in three wars and later presided over the transformation of McDonogh School into a coeducational institution, died May 20 of heart failure at Brightview Mays Chapel...Tags: Armed Forces, United Nations, Religion and Belief, Football, Heart Failure
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Fort Avenue bridge reopened
After a 10-month closure, the Fort Avenue bridge in Locust Point reopened Friday, according to city officials. Two lanes — one in each direction — are now open to public traffic, though construction continues at the bridge, officials said....Tags: CSX Corporation, Charm City Circulator, Locust Point, Inner Harbor, Politics
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Planning Sailabration no breeze for region's police, emergency teams
As many as 1 million people — far more than fought over Fort McHenry 200 years ago — will cram Baltimore's waterfront and squeeze their boats into narrow crannies around the harbor this week to welcome Navy vessels and tall ships, kicking...
Tags: Charm City Circulator, Locust Point, Inner Harbor, Lifestyle and Leisure, Transportation Accidents
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Letters to the Editor - June 11
Thanks shared to all who fought North Cannon Avenue fire To the editor: This letter is a heartfelt thank you for a job very well done. This is for all of the Hagerstown and Washington County firemen and firewomen and all who fought the fire on North...Tags: Culture, Flag Day (United States), Ceremonies, Robert Morris, Arts and Culture
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Three cheers for our national anthem
Before major events audiences across America are treated to the National Anthem, the song known as the Star Spangled Banner. The inspiring lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 while observing the Battle of Fort McHenry. Eventually, it was set...
Tags: Super Bowl, Music, Talk Shows (genre), United Nations, Entertainment
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Sailabration could pack Baltimore restaurants
The Baltimore SunThe Star-Spangled Sailabration, an international parade of more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels, starts Thursday. The maritime festival marks the national launch of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. ...Tags: Festive Events, Fells Point, Dining and Drinking, Locust Point, Inner Harbor
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Parade of sail sets off from Norfolk en route to Baltimore
As the schooner Pride of Baltimore II headed up the bay from Norfolk Tuesday, the 1,300-square-foot American flag rippling from its main gaff suddenly snagged and ripped.
Fortunately, Pride has a sewing machine onboard.
"We have a lot of flags," said...Tags: Festive Events, Kandahar Massacre (2012), Fort Monroe, Pittsburgh, Cruises
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