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West (Det. Jimmy McNulty) played Lord Richard Croft in the reboot of "Tomb Raider." He also stars in Showtime's "The Affair."

‘The Wire’: Where are they now?

West (Det. Jimmy McNulty) played Lord Richard Croft in the reboot of "Tomb Raider." He also stars in Showtime's "The Affair." Pierce (Det. Bunk Moreland), played the father of now-royal...
Hanson will perform at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium on Aug. 23.

Top Baltimore-area concerts

These are the top upcoming Baltimore-area concerts. For additional concerts, see baltimoresun.com/events. For more music coverage, check out Midnight Sun.
<a href="http://www.oldcitydistrict.org/" target="_blank">Old City</a>'s shops and boutiques along 2nd and 3rd streets house vintage finds, jewelry, designer clothes and more.

100 things to do in Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love, less than a two-hour drive from Baltimore, has a proud history and a transformative spirit that makes it a perfect destination for all ages. Here's...
JHU opened in 1876 as a research university. Today, it is a leader in teaching and research and has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area: The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education, the Carey Business School, the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, School of Nursing, the Peabody Institute and The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. Homewood campus: 3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore <a href="http://www.jhu.edu/" target="new">jhu.edu</a>

100 Maryland places, attractions and landmarks

From the beaches of Ocean City in the east to the Appalachian Mountains in the west, from the rolling hills of My Lady's Manor (home to Maryland's steeplechase races) in...
Distance from Baltimore: 90 miles, less than a two-hour drive Why it's worth the gas: The refuge is about 12 miles south of Cambridge and has more than 27,000 acres of tidal marsh lands. It's the perfect place to spot ducks, migrating geese and bald eagles. The visitor center is undergoing renovations and is currently closed.) Don't miss: The visitor center is undergoing renovations and is closed, but you don?t even have to get out of the car to experience Blackwater. The Wildlife Drive is a paved road, about 4 miles in length, that takes visitors along the Blackwater River and offers wonderful views of the local wildlife, including waterfowl, bald eagles, ospreys, and the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel. You can also bike or walk along the path. The road is open from dawn to dusk every day. Information: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is at 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, 410-228-2677; fws.gov/blackwater. Entry fee for cars is $3 and $1 for pedestrians or bicyclists.

100 day trips from Baltimore

We know gas prices aren't what they used to be, but summer calls out for that all-time family favorite: the road trip. Here are 100 places to visit, including many...
Children, teens and adults can all find active, engaging activities in the park. The playground located inside the park near Eastern Avenue features such famous Baltimore architectural landmarks as the Bromo-Selter clock tower and rowhouse facades in miniature. <a href="http://pattersonpark.com/" target="_blank">pattersonpark.com</a>, 410-276-3676

100 best places to take the kids

We've rounded up our favorite spots for some family fun, locally or within the surrounding area. Our picks include places in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and of course, Maryland.