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February 28, 2018

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Maryland school security: Here's what we learned in visiting 18 schools

Tuesday, Feb 27

The Baltimore Sun Media Group is investigating how area schools handle security. We sent 18 reporters and several photographers to schools around the Baltimore area — reporting at three representative schools in all the districts in and around Baltimore. Here's what we learned.

A steady beat of advocacy in Howard County during heart health month

As American Heart Month winds up, a number of activities promote healthy living and heart care.

50 places to take the kids in Howard County

The next time your children say they are bored, have a look around. Howard County is home to everything from a circus school to a motorcycle museum. In nice weather, farms and parks offer an...

15 quirky Maryland museums, featuring George Washington's dentures, a giant Millennium Falcon and more

Anyone can visit an art gallery or state historical society. Here you'll find a list of more off-the-beaten-path museums, from the National Museum of Dentistry to the Vintage BMW Motorcycle Museum.

Atholton at Long Reach girls basketball

Atholton at Long Reach girls basketball

River Hill vs. Oakland Mills girls basketball

River Hill and Oakland Mills compete during the girls basketball game at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018.

Standing desks could be harmful to your productivity — and your health — study finds

Thinking of getting standing desks for your employees. . .or even for yourself? You might want to think again.

Schmuck: Orioles fans are restless, and they still have reason to be a month before Opening Day

The Orioles have made some moves over the past two weeks, but they haven't done enough yet to regain the confidence of the fans.