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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON JULY 31, 2014

TRAVEL

$1 million lawsuit claims toddler crushed by Trimper's ride in Ocean City By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, The Baltimore Sun

SPORTS

Gilman quarterback Kai Locksley picks Florida State over Terps, Texas By Matt Zenitz | Baltimore Sun Media Group

Brent Urban has torn ACL in his right knee, coach John Harbaugh says By Aaron Wilson | The Baltimore Sun

Coffee Companion (8/31): Injury bug hits Ravens on eve of Rice comments By Jon Meoli | The Baltimore Sun

Sports on TV Sports on TV

As nonwaiver trade deadline nears, Orioles still seeking reliever, second baseman By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Ravens training camp highlights for Thursday, July 31 By Jon Meoli | The Baltimore Sun

Loyola, Terps lacrosse to play April 8 in College Park By Jon Fogg | The Baltimore Sun

Orioles acquire LHP Andrew Miller from Red Sox for prospect Eduardo Rodriguez By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Dan Duquette on the deal for Andrew Miller, trade deadline By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Orioles players say addition of Andrew Miller 'just makes us better' By Peter Schmuck, The Baltimore Sun

Lester goes to A's and other trade thoughts By Dan Connolly | The Baltimore Sun

Ray Rice's apology allows the healing process to begin Mike Preston

Trade for Jon Lester shows Oakland A's are all in this season Peter Schmuck

Ray Rice apologizes to wife and all domestic violence victims in first comments since suspension By Jeff Zrebiec | The Baltimore Sun

Orioles should stay the course, hold on to their top prospects Peter Schmuck

Gilman quarterback Kai Locksley commits to Florida State By Katherine Dunn | The Baltimore Sun

Darren O'Day, Zach Britton continue dominant stretch in Wednesday's win By Cody Goodwin | The Baltimore Sun

Punishing former Ravens fullback Vonta Leach still wants to play, staying in shape By Aaron Wilson | The Baltimore Sun

Georgetown Prep lacrosse coach Giblin resigns after 27 seasons Sports Digest

Gilman star Kai Locksley's commitment to Florida State makes sense for football, family reasons By Don Markus | The Baltimore Sun

Linebacker Elvis Dumervil adapting to added weight in training camp By Jon Meoli | The Baltimore Sun

Mount St. Joseph running back Nevone McCrimmon commits to Toledo By Katherine Dunn | The Baltimore Sun

FEATURES

Vampire facials are said to refresh and heal By Allison Eatough, For The Baltimore Sun

State jewel: 10 questions with Jade Kenny, Miss Maryland 2014 By Dan Singer, The Baltimore Sun

NEWS

Highs in upper 80s with clouds forecast Thursday By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun

Police blotter: Robberies for the week of July 26 By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun

Cool July, hot Orioles, and nothing's better Dan Rodricks

Traffic: SUV crashes into Drumcastle Government Center in Towson By Joe Burris, The Baltimore Sun

NAACP convention not necessarily coming to Baltimore after all By Jonathan Pitts and Yvonne Wenger, The Baltimore Sun

Northbound JFX to close from President Street to Madison Avenue this weekend By Colin Campbell, The Baltimore Sun

You can't fix stupid By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 1972 [Videos] By Jordan Bartel | The Baltimore Sun

Ray Rice is not a victim [Commentary] By Jacob Simpson

U.S. senators call on NFL, Ravens to revise 'inadequate' punishment for Rice By John Fritze and Colin Campbell, The Baltimore Sun

Faith in the future in Harford [Editorial] Editorial from The Aegis

Two baby raccoons rescued from fire in Waverly home By Colin Campbell, The Baltimore Sun

Chamber of Commerce designing Towson app By Barbara Pash

Ravens heading to temporary nest at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium By Nayana Davis, The Baltimore Sun

Woman charged after SUV crashes into Towson government building By Nayana Davis, The Baltimore Sun

Hogan blames O'Malley-Brown for 'food deserts' By Michael Dresser

Paul Ryan breaks the silence surrounding poverty in America [Commentary] By Leonard Pitts Jr | By Leonard Pitts Jr

Rapid buses beat rails [Commentary] By Randal O'Toole

Richard Reikenis, civil engineer By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Boyfriend allegedly wrapped body in tarp, then dropped it along road By Jessica Anderson, The Baltimore Sun

9 shot in less than 12 hours in Baltimore By Colin Campbell and Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun

Democrat vows to close "Hogan loophole" Erin Cox | The Baltimore Sun

Worn, fractured rail caused Ellicott City train derailment, NTSB determines By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun

Same difference By John E. McIntyre | The Baltimore Sun

Colvin sails through Social Security confirmation hearing By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun

Jim Fish closes the book on career at Baltimore County Public Library By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun

Two motorcyclists killed in separate Anne Arundel crashes By Nayana Davis and Colin Campbell, The Baltimore Sun

John W. Dorsey, UMBC chancellor By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun

Africa: an investment opportunity [Commentary] By Elizabeth Littlefield

Pasadena goes back to the good book for latest 'Godspell' production By Mary Johnson, For The Baltimore Sun

County promotes liquid assets with opening of new Shady Side water access By Will Fesperman, The Baltimore Sun

Special dog provides more than assistance for Ellicott City veteran By Steve Jones, For The Baltimore Sun

BUSINESS

Central Maryland Habitat for Humanity chapters merge By Natalie Sherman, The Baltimore Sun

Legg Mason continues growth after years of withdrawals By Michael Bodley, The Baltimore Sun

Harbor Point developers present plans for site's next building By Natalie Sherman, The Baltimore Sun

Under Armour launches biggest ever women's ad campaign Lorraine Mirabella

ENTERTAINMENT

'So You Think You Can Dance' recap, The Top 10 are chosen Amy Watts | For The Baltimore Sun

John Steven Ltd closed in Fells Point; its future uncertain By Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

John Steven Ltd closed in Fells Point; its future uncertain Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

Charm City Cakes added to Horseshoe Casino lineup Richard Gorelick | The Baltimore Sun

Bengies Drive-In appeal denied By Chris Kaltenbach, The Baltimore Sun