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Brian T. Krista

Brian Krista has been a staff photographer with Baltimore Sun Media since 2011. Before that he served as Images Editor for b (free daily) when it began in 2008. His photojournalism career began in 1998 at Homestead Publishing in Harford County.

Audrey Cohen of Havre de Grace, left, and her sister Sarahrose prepare for a spray of water heading their direction during the Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade | PHOTOS

July 5, 2025 at 5:57 p.m.

The Havre de Grace Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 5.

A car goes airborne over a ramp during an R/C Cars in the Park event at Westminster City Park on Thursday. The free event for kids was organized by Westminster Recreation and Parks, in conjunction with Taneytown R/C Sundays, in celebration of Park and Recreation Month throughout July. (Brian Krista/Staff)

R/C Cars in the Park | PHOTOS

July 3, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.

R/C Cars in the Park event at Westminster City Park on Thursday, July 3. The free event for kids was organized by Westminster Recreation and Parks, in conjunction with Taneytown...

Private Dale Murray, left, and Cpl. Jeff Sabol, with 3rd Maryland Infantry reload their rifles as they give a firing demonstration during a Civil War event commemorating the 162nd annivesary of the Battle of Westminster, organized by the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table, on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

162nd annivesary of the Battle of Westminster | PHOTOS

June 28, 2025 at 2:58 p.m.

Civil War enthusiast hold an even to commemorate the 162nd annivesary of the Battle of Westminster, organized by the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table, on Saturday, June 28.

Eight-year-old Zoey Kurtz of Bel Air, right, shows off her new found bike-riding skills by herself while fellow bike rider, 10-year-old Kiara Haines of Honey Brook, Pa., gets help from her sister Emily Haines, left, and volunteer Dominic Dorse of Joppa during the Harford County Bike Camp at Churchville Recreation Center on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Harford County Bike Camp | PHOTOS

June 27, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Individuals with differing abilities improve their bike riding skills during Harford County Bike Camp at Churchville Recreation Center on Friday, June 27.

Eron Cisneros with Interscope Contractors, takes a water break while doing concrete work for the new curb and sidewalk along Washington Street in Havre de Grace on Tuesday morning. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Heat in Havre de Grace | PHOTOS

June 24, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

Working in the heat and high humidity as temperatures soar above 90 degrees in Havre de Grace on Tuesday.

A puppy plays in the grass during a puppy yoga session at Woofstock 2025, a fundraiser and adoption event for Humane Society of Carroll County, at Taneytown Memorial Park on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Woofstock 2025 | PHOTOS

June 21, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

Woofstock 2025, a fundraiser and adoption event for Humane Society of Carroll County, at Taneytown Memorial Park on Saturday, June 21.

Barn Swallows in their nests of mud under the awning of HomeGoods at Eldersburg Crossing Shopping Center on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Cliff Swallows at Eldersburg Crossing | PHOTOS

June 20, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

Cliff Swallows have made their home in nests of mud along the store fronts at Eldersburg Crossing Shopping Center.

Progress of the athletic track resurfacing project at McDaniel College on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

McDaniel College track resurfacing | PHOTOS

June 13, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.

Progress of the athletic track resurfacing project at McDaniel College on Friday, June 13.

Nine-year-old Charlotte Livesay of Sykesville casts her line while competing in the Youth Fishing Derby at Piney Run Park on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Piney Run Park Youth Fishing Derby | PHOTOS

June 7, 2025 at 3:57 p.m.

Local fishing enthusiasts age 15 and under tested their skills, fishing for Yellow Perch, Crappie and Bluegill, during the Youth Fishing Derby at Piney Run Park on Saturday, June 7.

Amy Barfoot smiles as she accepts her diploma during the commencement ceremonies for Westminster High School's Class of 2025 at McDaniel College on Thursday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Westminster High School Class of 2025 Graduation | PHOTOS

June 5, 2025 at 4:56 p.m.

Westminster High School held a commencement ceremony Thursday for graduating seniors at the McDaniel College Gill Center.

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