Ravens Accepting Play 60 Grant Applications

Does your organization have what it takes to haul in a Ravens Play 60 Grant? The program offers up to $5,000 to qualifying groups such as GORC or the Severn Athletic Club.

The Gambrills-Odenton Recreation Council, Severn Athletic Club and other local organizations may be eligible for up to $5,000 in grants through a program being run by the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens Play 60 Grant—previously known as Plan in Motion—encourages healthy initiatives in the Baltimore metro area, according to a news release from the Ravens. Applications—available at www.baltimoreravens.com/play60grant—will be accepted through May 31. Non-profits "that create and/or continue programs or projects promoting physical fitness and nutrition education" may be eligible for the grant, administered through the Ravens All Community Team Foundation, the release stated. Organizations such as GORC and SAC are being encouraged to apply.  …

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Maryland General Assembly Notebook 2013

Miller Gets His Bust

A state senator wants a new state bird; one man's technolgical fortress is his castle; and the Senate president feels snubbed by Obama.

It's not a statue in front of the office building that bares his name but Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller did receive a bust of himself this week courtesy of the Regional Manufacturing Institute. Sen. Kathy Klausmeier, a Perry Hall Democrat, gave a sneak preview of the small, light-weight bust of Miller moments before presenting it to the Senate's top dog. "You can't have too much Mike Miller," Klausmeier said. The technology is similar to what was used in a scene of Jurassic Park 3 where a copy of a velociraptor's larynx was recreated. The institute offered legislators in Annapolis the opportunity to have themselves scanned into a computer and get busts of themselves. Miller seemed impressed with the petite bust but joked that it …

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A 'Super' Trip for Odenton Man and Son

Odenton resident Alan Simpson and his son, Bradley, were in New Orleans as the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII over the 49ers.

Sunday was a great day for Alan Simpson and his son, Bradley. The Odenton residents were in New Orleans for about 16 hours, but they made a visit to Bourboun Street, munched on some beignets at Café Du Monde and then watched the Baltimore Ravens edge the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl. The father and son paid more than $9,000 to Prime Sports for a chartered flight and tickets to the game; it was a special treat from Alan to Bradley, an honor roll student and junior at Arundel High. The game itself was a wild one, as the Ravens jumped out to an early lead that quieted 49ers fans in the Simpsons' section. "We were pretty sure we were going to win the game. We had 49ers fans around us and they had pretty much given up,” Alan …

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The Week Ahead: Ravens, Republicans and Social Media

Here's a look at what's on tap this week.

It looks like a busy week ahead, with the county council and school board meeting to discuss some important things.  Also, we imagine many area residents will be taking Tuesday off to celebrate the Ravens' Super Bowl win.  TradeNet Open House When: Monday, 7 p.m. Where: Gambrills General Store  Details: Independent small business owners are invited to commiserate and learn about this new group and share some ideas.   County Council Meeting When: Monday, 7 p.m. Where: 44 Calvert St., Annapolis Details: The council no longer has to vote on whether to remove John Leopold from office, but it still is faced with a long agenda. Items including a discussion of the process to fill the vacancy after Leopold's resignation.  Ravens Super Bowl Parade…

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Watch the Super Bowl on a 100-inch Screen

Perry's should be hopping Sunday as it hosts a horde of Ravens fans. The bar and restaurant has 24 beers on tap and plenty of TVs.

What Time Is The Super Bowl?

Find out when and where to watch the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Fransisco 49ers, and check out other Super Bowl XLVII coverage.

Are you ready? Kickoff for Super Bowl XLVII (that's 47, for you non-Romans) is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 3. The Baltimore Ravens—the Team of Destiny—will look to upset the slightly favored San Fransisco 49ers (-3.5) en route to a second Super Bowl championship in the team's history. Watch the game on CBS. The Super Bowl pre-game Kick Off Show starts at 6 p.m. Trying to get an earlier fix on all the February football frenzy? Tune into CBS starting at 11 a.m. for Road to the Super Bowl, NFL Films' annual season review. Then, skip the huddle and go right into Let the Good Times Roll, where we'll take a closer look at New Orleans, the Crescent City, "offering a look at its people, music, traditions and love of football," …

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Fort Meade USO Center to Host Super Bowl Party

Service members are invited to watch the 49ers and the Ravens battle on the big screen.

The new USO Center on Fort Meade will host its first big event this Sunday when it invites service members to watch the Super Bowl.  The center, which includes two big-screen televisions and comfy couches for viewing, is inviting service members from all branches of the military as well as students at the nearby Defense Information School.  "Though Fort Meade is planted firmly in Ravens Nation, the post is home to troops from across the country, including some 49er faithful," USO officials said in a press release. "Fort Meade USO will host both sides and encourage some friendly competition with a team spirit challenge, trivia test and pushups for the losing team." The new Fort Meade USO center opened in early January and includes free wi-…

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