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As Preakness 2013 arrives, infield shows identity shift from drink-a-thon to music festival
In 2008, Ed DeRosa witnessed the infamy of the Preakness infield — the passed-out partiers, the chucking of full beer cans into crowds and of course, the "Running of the Urinals," where drunken infielders ran down a row of portable toilets. DeRosa,...
Tags: Wiz Khalifa, Music, New Year's Day, Pitbull (music artist), Auto Racing
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Modified security policies in place for Preakness
On the third Saturday in May, generations of Baltimoreans marched onto the infield at Pimlico Race Course with their coolers in tow, an image that helped define the Preakness Stakes. No longer. The Maryland Jockey Club has unveiled enhanced security...Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Baltimore Running Festival, U.S. Secret Service, Lifestyle and Leisure, Kentucky Derby
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Maryland Jockey Club announces modified security policies for 138th Preakness
The Baltimore SunOn the third Saturday in May, generations of Baltimoreans marched onto the infield at Pimlico Race Course with their coolers in tow, an image that helped define the Preakness Stakes. No longer. The Maryland Jockey Club has unveiled enhanced security...Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Baltimore Running Festival, U.S. Secret Service, Lifestyle and Leisure, Kentucky Derby
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Promoter says new festival won't have Starscape's woes
The promoter of last year's Starscape Festival says a new event he's marketing that targets a similar audience won't have the safety problems associated with last year's June concert. Promoter Evan Weinstein says he wants to disassociate the new...Tags: William H. Cole IV, Music, Edward L. Reisinger III, Entertainment, Festive Events
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Local racer revved up for European series
Wellington's Rodin Younessi doesn't mind being in the fast lane. After all, he was riding a motorcycle before he was riding a bicycle. "Since I was 5 years old and got on a motorcycle, I have been trying to race anything that has an engine," said the 43-...Tags: Easter, Auto Racing, Personal Service
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Orioles and other local events mull bolstered security after Boston Marathon bombings
The Baltimore SunA visibly increased police presence greeted Orioles fans Tuesday as they ventured to Camden Yards for Baltimore's first major sporting event since the previous day's deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon. Nonetheless, fans, players and team officials...Tags: Joe Maddon, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Matt Wieters, Baseball, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Fire Department considering shift of west-side company to east side
Fire Chief James S. Clack is considering moving a West Baltimore fire company across town this summer to alleviate the strain on East Baltimore units after two fire companies closed there last year. Clack said the plan, which has not been finalized and...
Tags: Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Conservation, Environmental Issues
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Baltimore lobbies for tall ships, naval vessels to fill Inner Harbor
The sales pitch to 46 uniformed men was simple: Welcome to Baltimore. Next time, bring a tall ship. City and state officials and the nautical community have begun a marketing drive aimed at filling the Inner Harbor with majestic sailing vessels and...
Tags: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Star Sailing, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lobbying, War of 1812
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IndyCar 2013 schedule on NBC Sports Network and ABC
Channel Guide MagazineIndyCar 2013 schedule on NBC Sports Network and ABC begins with the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Sunday, March 24. The IZOD IndyCar Series starts the engines on the 2013 season at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida on Sunday, March... -
Longtime Baltimore fire spokesman retiring for private sector job
Chief Kevin Cartwright, for years the primary spokesman and public face of the Baltimore Fire Department, is retiring at the end of this month to take a public relations position in the private sector. His city salary of nearly $100,000 is now up for...
Tags: Media Industry, Rentals, Fells Point, Equestrian, Preakness Stakes
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Police to increase St. Patrick's Day patrols after mayhem of 2012
Eager to avoid a repeat of the violence last St. Patrick's Day, when youths fought in downtown streets and a tourist was beaten unconscious, Baltimore police are stepping up patrols in nightlife centers starting this weekend. Commanders will add extra...
Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Fells Point, War of 1812, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
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New Grand Prix of Baltimore ticket plan allows kids to watch for free
When tickets to the third Grand Prix of Baltimore went on sale in December, race promoter Race On announced a drastic drop in the price for junior tickets. Now, some kids can watch for free. Race On announced Tuesday a revised ticket plan -- one already...
Tags: Labor Day, Auto Racing, Holidays, Services and Shopping, Career and Workplace
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