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Peter Schmuck: Ravens' success more than the 'Ray Lewis Effect'

Peter Schmuck: Ravens' success
more than the 'Ray Lewis Effect'

It's fair to say the football world is under the impression the Ravens are riding high in the postseason because of the "Ray Lewis Effect," which has propelled the team past the Colts and Broncos. But it is quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice and the revamped offensive line who have led the Ravens into an AFC championship game rematch against the Patriots.

Baltimore County hopes to make Towson a destination for visitors

Baltimore County hopes to make Towson a destination

Officials announced Thursday a trio of new restaurants and a VIP section for the 15-screen movie theater planned for the Towson Square project — an $85 million development seen as a key element in attracting more shoppers and visitors to the county seat.

Breaking news

'Celebratory gunfire' cases can be difficult to prosecute

Death of 10-year-old Aaliyah Boyer in Cecil County remains unsolved

Baltimore teacher accused of sex with student denies allegations

State Highway Administration defends speed camera program

Girl, 17, dies after one of 3 shootings in Baltimore Tuesday

Eighteen arrested in suburban drug conspiracy

Sen. President Miller cool to O'Malley's gun licensing proposal

Hopkins gun panel calls for universal background checks

Fight brews over proposed Maryland drink deposit law

GOP's Blaine Young reports meeting fund-raising goal

Police ID stabbing victim killed outside Homeland liquor store

2012 global temperatures were 10th warmest on record

Denver mayor says he's injured and can't do Ray Lewis dance
Baltimore vs. Boston [Pictures]

Baltimore vs. Boston

We weigh the AFC championship cities' claims to superiority.
• Ravens making funny faces

People on the Move: January 2013

People on the Move

See who has been promoted, hired or honored in the Baltimore area.
• Health Pros on the Move

Find: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events around town

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Find events happening around town to mark the holiday.
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Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Obama's unpardonable neglect of clemency - January 13, 2013

Lionel Foster

Lionel Foster

Using images to change history - January 10, 2013

Marta H. Mossburg

Marta H. Mossburg

A controversial speaker's right to speak - January 15, 2013

Susan Reimer

Susan Reimer

Tracking them instead of talking to them - January 14, 2013

Dan Rodricks

Dan Rodricks

Ray Lewis and 'the life we live with after that' - January 14, 2013

Fewer suspensions, more money

Should the Baltimore school system pay bonuses to teachers and principals for reducing suspensions?

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Jan. 15: Lance talks to Oprah, assault rifles on the runway

Jan. 15: Lance talks to Oprah, assault rifles on the runway
Courage and strength: Living with stage IV breast cancer

Courage and strength: Living with stage IV breast cancer
Survivors mark first anniversary of Costa Concordia disaster

Survivors mark first anniversary of Costa Concordia disaster
Many researchers taking a different view of pedophilia

Many researchers taking a different view of pedophilia

Should everyone go gluten free?

Coughs take longer to clear up than people think

Oversight of hospital billing found lacking

Breakthrough: Researchers break down the impulse to itch

Federal government announces 5 new ACOs in Maryland

Did you get a flu shot? [Poll]

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Event Info: Fanfest at Baltimore Convention Center

Jan. 19: Fanfest at Baltimore Convention Center
Event Info: Morrissey at The Music Center at Strathmore

Jan. 16: Morrissey at The Music Center at Strathmore

Event Info: Smokey Robinson at Patricia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric

Jan. 18: Smokey Robinson at the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric

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Maryland schools failing in P.E.

Let the Ravens storybook tale continue

Referendums only impede will of voters

Schools in 21st century need arts, too

Handgun licensing can make a difference

Let them pass their ineffective gun laws

Baltimore County

Mays Chapel Park school opponents bring battle to County Council

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Carroll County

McDaniel students research African-American cemetery

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Harford County

All Harford council offices will return to 'Black Box' building in Bel Air by Thursday

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Howard County

Groups addressing cyberbullying meet with Howard council

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