NEWS
February 12, 2013
A 61-year-old man with a high fever was rescued Tuesday evening from a 957-foot tanker ship anchored near Annapolis, U.S. Coast Guard officials said. The captain of the Cape Althea contacted Coast Guard officials about 5 p.m. reporting he had a 104-degree fever, and Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel helped retrieve the man via a 45-foot rescue boat to a medical center, officials said. "Since the Cape Althea was at anchor and the crew from Anne Arundel County Fire and Rescue has an advanced capability to aid medically, we asked them to assist," said Chief Petty Officer Eddie McCrae, supervisor of the Coast Guard Sector Baltimore Command Center, in a statement.
NEWS
By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun | February 6, 2013
As tens of thousands of Maryland families reveled in purple pride at M&T Bank Stadium on Tuesday, one mile away, the mood at Digital Harbor High School was blue. Students and staff questioned the Baltimore school system's decision not to amend school schedules or allow them to attend the parade celebrating the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers. "We are in a city that our kids are not always proud of," said Patrice LaHair, an English teacher at Digital Harbor.
ENTERTAINMENT
By Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun | February 1, 2013
Baltimore has been enveloped for weeks in a deep purple hue - figuratively at the very least, often literally - and this all-Ravens-all-the-time stimulation was bound to rub off on the arts community. Local artists have been expressing their enthusiasm for the Ravens throughout the football season with freshly created works, including pop-up images on downtown streets and murals in private homes. "It's pretty natural for artists to get excited about something going on in popular culture," said Jenny Carson, chair of the art history department at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Artists who tackle sports subjects do not necessarily get their rah-rahs out by doing portraits of popular athletes or incorporating team logos.
SPORTS
By Chris Kaltenbach and The Baltimore Sun | January 28, 2013
Ray Lewis fever is clearly spreading beyond Baltimore! On the red carpet at Sunday's SAG Awards, Mario Lopez from "Extra" asked arriving celebs if they could do the Ray Lewis dance. Several tried, including Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family") and Jim Parsons ("The Big Bang Theory"). But perhaps no one looked better than Alfre Woodard, who refused to even try. Clearly, Ray, there's room for you in Hollywood after the Super Bowl. Thanks, Extra.
NEWS
By Scott Dance and Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun | January 22, 2013
Baltimore is coming down with a case of Ravens fever, known to cause purple vision and unbridled joy. And the cure is still almost two weeks away. In the meantime, area florists are ordering extra purple flowers. Babies will be swaddled in purple blankets, and adults in freshly printed commemorative T-shirts and Ray Lewis jerseys. Pep rallies are being planned, including one at Saturday's Polar Bear Plunge that will feature the Ravens cheerleading squad and marching band. And what will Ravens die-hards eat but a $250 gold, purple and black cake?
ENTERTAINMENT
By Amy Watts | September 26, 2012
I didn't notice the new credits until tonight, with all the stars getting the "Bat Signal" that "DWTS" needs them again and rushing to the studio. They make me chuckle, just a little bit. Interviews from the crowd, including Sarah Palin, Maria Menounous, Kristi Yamaguchi and Nick Lachey. Our first three out are Bristol & Mark, Kelly & Val and Pamela & Tristan. Bristol came back to see if she could improve her confidence. Tom assures her that she seemed more confident last night than she did in her entire prior run. And then we get rehearsal footage of how OTT Mark is. Kelly missed the competitiveness of being on the show.