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The governor envisions Pimlico Race Course as the anchor to an area that has seen little investment over the years.

Part of the difficulty in finding a buyer for the longtime Phillies slugger's former penthouse was that it can "show like a bachelor pad," said listing agent Kristen Foote. The condo was on and off the market for more than two years.

Local restaurant vendors say they want to be associated with the Preakness Stakes tradition.

The temporary structures that have been built for the 106th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club are numerous and scattered throughout the grounds, but one structure stands above the rest (literally). Also, check out scenes from the course from Saturday's round 3.

After conducting Franz Joseph Haydn’s oratorio, “The Creation,” Robert Porco appeared touched and surprised at the thunderous applause that hailed his final season as director of choruses for the Cincinnati May Festival. For 35 years, he has mainly worked behind the scenes, preparing his singers for the challenging musical marathon that takes place over two weekends each May in Music Hall.

The settlement changes take effect as a slow market and a lag in compensation deter new brokers from entering the field.