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Rocky Gap Casino to open Wednesday in Western Md.

The flashy jangle of slot machines is a far cry from the stillness of Rocky Gap State Park in western Maryland, but state and local leaders are betting that this week's planned casino opening will transform a struggling lakeside lodge into the economic engine its planners envisioned 15 years ...
Trial to begin for man accused of injuring Army vet

New charges have been filed in the case of an alleged drunken driver who severely injured an Army veteran, and concern over the suspect's refusal to take a breath test is causing some effort among Maryland prosecutors and police to toughen drunken driving ...
County remembers lost firefighters personnel

Baltimore County firefighters gathered alongside loved ones Sunday for the annual Ceremony of Remembrance, which serves as a solemn and emotional tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of ...
More storms expected after rash of tornadoes

And the destructive weather isn't over. Baseball-sized hail, wind gusts and tornadoes could pummel parts of the central Plains and Midwest through ...
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Cul-de-sac [Blu-Ray]

Although Cul-de-sac was Roman Polanskis third film, it was the one he had most wanted to make since leaving Poland after his first feature Knife in the Water (1962) and it remains to this day one of his favorites. Again co-written with Gerard Brach, with whom Polanski had worke ... ...

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Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Game – June 2

Can't wait till August to see the Ravens? Then join 1057 The Fan on June 2 at Ripken Stadium for the Lardarius Webb Celebrity Softball game, bringing your favorite football stars together to play in support of the Lardarius Webb Foundation! Tickets are ...
Casey Cares Foundation’s 10th Annual Golf Tennis Tournament – June 3

Compete in the Casey Cares Foundation's 10th Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament on Monday, June 3rd at Chartwell Golf and Country Club in Severna Park, MD, emceed by Brent Harris, anchor and reporter at Comcast SportsNet. All players enjoy a breakfast, lunch, gift bag, silent auction, and cocktail reception during awards presentation. Sponsorship packages are still available. Proceeds ...
Heineken Ultimate Fan Man Of The World

Join 105.7 The Fan this Saturday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant in Fells Point for our UEFA Championship League Final Viewing Party where we select the winner of Heineken's Ultimate Fan Man of the World Experience! This will be your last change to qualify because 1 lucky person will win tickets and transportation to see the United States Men's National ...
Hot Online The Internet likes Kanye not a fan of Tumblr purchase

France is buying military equipment. Welcome to your post-weekend trends report for May 20, 2013.With the exception of television show reactions, most Internet attention this morning centers around Friday news. That includes France's Friday announcement that it is buying drones and Yahoo's announcement that it is buying Tumblr. Apparently only one of those decisions was unpopular ...
Man stabbed in Catonsville Police search for suspect

The incident happened around 1:20 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Charing Cross Road. Police said someone stabbed the victim multiple times. The man's identity and his condition aren't known. Detectives are still trying to figure out what led to the stabbing. Anyone with information about suspects or a motive should call Baltimore County ...

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Obama Turns Focus on Middle-Class Jobs

U.S. President Barack Obama says he is focusing on ways to help the American middle class make economic gains, to bring them in line with the economic recovery of big business.

Obama said in his weekly address Saturday that he has been visiting cities across the country that are doing "interesting and creative" things to "re-ignite the engine" of middle class economic growth and make sure American citizens' hard work leads to a decent living.

In Baltimore this week, he said he visited a factory that is creating jobs at home by exporting digging equipment abroad. He also visited participants in a program that is giving training and guidance for low-income people to find work.

Obama said with unemployment the lowest it has been since 2008, with the auto industry thriving and the energy sector booming, it is time to focus on creating more good, middle-class jobs. He said he will be visiting more American cities in the coming weeks to continue working on job creation, education and" building new ladders of opportunity" for American workers.

In the Republican Party address, Representative Andy Harris of the eastern state of Maryland says "red tape" in the president's health care law passed several years ago will drive up costs for Americans.