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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON APRIL 27, 2012

NEWS

A decade ago, worst tornado in Maryland history ripped through La Plata By Scott Dance

Court upholds firing of city officer who berated youth on YouTube By Peter Hermann

All pit bulls to be considered dangerous under court ruling By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun

Man, 23, found stabbed near Lexington Market dies of injuries By Mary Gail Hare and Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Details in Phylicia Barnes murder emerge at hearing By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Crofton Elementary principal asks for transfer after parents raised concerns By Liz Bowie, The Baltimore Sun

Proposal would require best septic technology By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun

New apartment project comes to old Epstein's department store building Jacques Kelly

'Hard freeze' possible Saturday morning By Scott Dance

Money found, city pools will stay open By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun

State regulators take over two Maryland banks By Hanah Cho, The Baltimore Sun

Constellation CEO pay increases 11 percent last year By Hanah Cho, The Baltimore Sun

State issues new safety rules after stabbing of baby By Peter Hermann

Drivers should avoid Ordnance Road next week By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun

Is it morning already? By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Do we have what it takes to beat al-Qaida? Robert L. Ehrlich Jr

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Friday The Baltimore Sun

Rain forecasts fizzled again Thursday By Scott Dance

Friday forecast: Sunny, breezy, high near 60 degrees The Baltimore Sun

Good afternoon, Baltimore: Friday lunchtime lowdown The Baltimore Sun

Security tightened at social services offices after stabbing By Peter Hermann, The Baltimore Sun

Court of Appeals dismisses Angelos' Superblock lawsuit By Hanah Cho, The Baltimore Sun

Second suspect pleads guilty to hanging dead raccoon on porch of black family By Peter Hermann

Senator Theatre closed for months of renovations By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun

City facility resumes hazardous waste collection By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun

Security tightened at social services offices after stabbing By Peter Hermann, The Baltimore Sun

Romney's religion: Who are evangelicals to question Mormonism? By David Horsey

Thomas Walter Gough Jr., salesman By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Jules Witcover: Romney's presumption By Jules Witcover

Md. authorities stop post-arrest DNA collection By Yvonne Wenger, The Baltimore Sun

Secrecy surrounds Barnes case and arrest By Peter Hermann

SPORTS

'Incredible' support from fans has WWE superstar Daniel Bryan primed for Extreme Rules By Arda Ocal

A look at Nick Johnson's dubious Orioles record By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Ryan Brown gives No. 1 Calvert Hall a 5-4 win over No. 8 Severn in overtime By Nelson Coffin, Towson Times

Smackdown recap: Cesaro makes his WWE television in-ring debut By Adam Testa

Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup By Matt Bracken | The Baltimore Sun

Lacrosse Q&A: Navy defender Kierstin King By Katherine Dunn, The Baltimore Sun

Frank Robinson says Orioles are 'headed in the right direction' By David Selig | The Baltimore Sun

Sports on TV Sports on TV

UMBC putting blinders on for Binghamton By Edward Lee

Loyola downplaying record start By Edward Lee

Salisbury, Stevenson eager to avoid mistakes from April 14 meeting By Edward Lee

Loyola's success rooted in culture change By Edward Lee

A few thoughts as second round of draft nears By Jeff Zrebiec

Bryce Harper to make major league debut for Nationals on Saturday The Sports Network

Matusz has first quality start since 2010 as Orioles sweep Blue Jays By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

Pre-game notes: Orioles vs. A's By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

What they're saying about the Ravens: NFL draft edition Baltimore Sun staff

Orioles CF Adam Jones: Filled ballpark will be true indicator of team's success By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

No Jim Johnson? No problem for Orioles bullpen By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

Move back nets Ravens their man Mike Preston

Mike Preston looks at what's next for the Ravens By Mike Preston

Kelechi Osemele at a glance Sun Staff Report

Preston: How the Ravens settled on Upshaw By Mike Preston

Ravens' AFC North rivals got better on Day 1 of NFL draft By Matt Vensel | The Baltimore Sun

No. 2 Bryn Mawr edges No. 7 NDP, 8-7, in overtime By Katherine Dunn, The Baltimore Sun

Ravens grab linebacker Upshaw, offensive lineman Osemele in second round By Jeff Zrebiec

National stage lands in Baltimore for Loyola, Hopkins By Edward Lee, The Baltimore Sun

Pastrana's Nationwide debut will be tonight Sports Digest

Strong field headlines Maryland Hunt Cup By Rich Scherr, Special to The Baltimore Sun

St. Frances baseball team forced to forfeit games, miss playoffs By Sandra McKee | The Baltimore Sun

No. 5 Century girls remain perfect in lax From Sun staff reports

Ravens trade up to select Temple running back Bernard Pierce By Matt Vensel

Predictions for every match at WWE's Extreme Rules pay-per-view By Arda Ocal and Adam Testa

Orioles notebook: Jim Johnson back with O's after four-night hospital stay By Dan Connolly, The Baltimore Sun

Out of the blue: Umpire tackles fan who ran onto field By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Time with Orioles stands out most for Frank Robinson By David Selig, The Baltimore Sun

Ravens trade out of first round By Jeff Zrebiec and Matt Vensel

Tiger Walk aims toward Preakness as Sagamore Farm continues resurgence By Chris Korman, The Baltimore Sun

ENTERTAINMENT

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Why it was almost time to give up on the show By Lindsey McPherson

Wine Find: 2010 Apothic Red Winemakers Blend By Michael Dresser

Weekend's best bet: Five acts to see at the Sweetlife Food and Music Festival By Wesley Case, The Baltimore Sun

Friday Buffet: Adam Sessler leaves 'X-Play' and 'Tetris' makes a comeback? By Dave Gilmore

NBC News 'Situation Room' special: The upside of sucking up to White House By David Zurawik | The Baltimore Sun

Sunday night TV is DVR overload By David Zurawik, The Baltimore Sun

BUSINESS