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A very Dundalk Christmas: 'Santa Tom' spreads cheer for a 20th straight year

Monday, Dec 24

A self-made Dundalk Santa Claus, Tom Hammacher, and his charity group, Santa's Elves, spread Christmas cheer in a handmade sleigh for a 20th straight year,

After Steelers' loss, Ravens' playoff path is clear: Win and they're in

Leading the AFC North for the first time since Week 6, the Ravens (9-6) can claim the division Sunday for the first time since 2012 with a win at home Sunday in their regular-season finale over the Cleveland Browns (7-7-1) or a loss by the Steelers (8-6-1) to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals (6-9).

Spurred by Trump policy, Immigrant Families Together prompts Marylanders to collect food, help migrants

Immigrant Families Together has been supporting five migrant families in Maryland as they await their asylum hearings and adjust to life in the United States.

AFC playoff reset: Here's how Saturday's win and Steelers' loss Sunday have put Ravens in charge in AFC North

After a 22-10 win Saturday over the Los Angeles Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints, the Ravens (9-6) could win the AFC North and earn the No. 4 seed even without a win in Week 17 over the Cleveland Browns.

Howard police expansion of mental health unit seen as complementary to statewide 'red flag' law

The unit addresses police calls related to mental health crises, suicides, suicide attempts and emergency petitions--instances where people are taken to a hospital by police officers if they pose a risk to themselves or someone else--according to police.

Schmuck: With help from Steelers, Ravens ring in the holiday season and give hungry fans visions of a deep playoff run

The Ravens looked like every bit a Super Bowl contender with their 22-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. Now, just one more obstacle remains before they reach the playoffs.

Developer says he'd rather save Ellicott City building than have county acquire it

A property owner whose building sits at the bottom of Main Street in historic Ellicott City said he wants to rebuild his structure instead of allowing Howard County to acquire it.

Breakfast with Santa event in Harford County benefits families fighting pediatric cancer

More than 300 people bought tickets to Crossroads Bistro and Falling Branch Brewery's "Breakfast with Santa" event Sunday, which benefited Gold in Fight, a foundation that serves families fighting pediatric cancer.

Harford, entire region would benefit from Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, county executive says

Great Wolf Lodge may be planning to go to Perryville, but that doesn’t mean Harford County won’t feel the benefits of it.

With little time before Big Ten resumes, Maryland men's basketball team still needs to mature

After Saturday's 78-74 loss at home to Seton Hall, the Maryland men's basketball team has plenty to work on before the Big Ten season resumes Jan. 2 against Nebraska.