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John Sykes, a former football star at City and Morgan State, is pictured in the lobby of his residence.

Catching up with …

August 19, 2019 at 4:51 a.m.

Mike Klingaman connects with former Baltimore sports stars.

Virginia Tech's Terrell Edmunds poses with his Pittsburgh Steelers team jersey during the first round of the NFL draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.

2018 NFL draft

May 10, 2019 at 8:06 p.m.

Browse photos from the 2018 NFL draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

A contemporary of Central Park as one of America's first large urban parks, Druid Hill is a 745-acre oasis in the middle of the city. Rolling hills and groves of mature trees opening up into a 55-acre reservoir dotted by cherry trees on the north shore provide a idyllic setting for a picnic or stroll. A 1.5-mile path around the lake, partially closed now for a massive clean water compliance project, and connections to the eight-mile Jones Falls Trail are among the many ways to more actively enjoy the park, which also include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and disc golf course. Within the park are a <a href="http://www.marylandzoo.org" target="_blank">zoo</a> and <a href="http://www.rawlingsconservatory.org/" target="_blank">conservatory</a>, two major attractions unto themselves.

Mid-Atlantic bucket list

August 23, 2019 at 3:24 p.m.

Every week for a year, from May 2017 to April 2018, The Baltimore Sun's Travel Unraveled newsletter shared a new must-visit destination in Maryland, D.C, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West...

L.P. Steamers in Locust Point has a rooftop deck where customers can pick crabs and take in views of the city. (1100 E. Fort Ave., 410-576-9294, <a href="http://www.locustpointsteamers.com/" target="_blank">locustpointsteamers.com</a>)

Bars and restaurants with roof decks in the Baltimore area

August 23, 2019 at 1:54 p.m.

Spring has sprung, and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than on a rooftop snacking and sipping under blue skies? The venues that follow take al fresco dining and...

Digest: Rainbow 6 at Laurel Park solved for record $399,546 jackpot

December 14, 2018 at 11:33 a.m.

For the first time in 31 racing programs, a bettor solved the 20-cent Rainbow 6 for a jackpot payoff of $399,545.94 on Sunday at Laurel Park . Soft Landing ($10),...

Monkton, MD-4/15/17-My Lady's Manor Steeplechase Races took place today to benefit Ladew Topiary Gardens. The winner of the first race called My Lady's Manor, Lemony Bay (GB) #5 ridden by Jeff Murphy, heads for the finish line at right. The trainer is Jack Fisher and the owner is Bruton Street-US. Second place winner is Drift Society (IRE), left, ridden by Hadden Frost. The trainer is also Jack Fisher, and the owner is also Bruton Street-US. Algerina Perna/Staff.

How to attend Maryland’s Triple Crown steeplechase races

June 24, 2019 at 4:45 a.m.

Maryland has a rich history in steeplechase racing. Each year it hosts three of the biggest races in the country. The first is Saturday, with the 108th running of My...

Digest: Laurel Park’s Rainbow 6 carryover jackpot reaches record $295,763

December 14, 2018 at 10:34 a.m.

A Maryland state record 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot carryover of $295,762.95 will greet bettors when racing returns to Laurel Park on Friday with a nine-race program. The multi-race wager went...

Edward Davis, left, and friend Tanya Johnson, taste products from Baltimore Whiskey Company at the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar, which opens today for the 2018 season and will take place every Sunday below the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX) at Holliday and Saratoga Streets through December 23.

The weekend review

January 16, 2019 at 10:49 a.m.

See pictures from weekend events that took place in and around Baltimore.

Digest (April 7): Rainbow 6 jackpot grows to $254,426 at Laurel Park

December 14, 2018 at 10:29 a.m.

The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved for the 27th consecutive live program Saturday at Laurel Park , building the jackpot carryover to $254,426.59 for today's nine-race card. According to Maryland...

Digest (March 29): El Areeb chasing first win of year in Laurel Park feature

December 14, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

MMG Stables' multiple Grade 3 winner El Areeb, one of the leading Triple Crown contenders last winter before being sidelined with a knee injury, seeks his first win in more...

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