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May 1, 2019

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'New territory for Baltimore': A month of uncertainty over Mayor Pugh's future — and the city's

As Mayor Catherine Pugh's leave of absence passes the one-month mark, day-to-day city government operations go on as always but the future remains cloudy. In a city with great needs, and a strong-mayor form of government, clarity at the top ranks of City Hall is needed, many say.

Five Things We Learned about the Orioles through the first month of the 2019 season

The Orioles' rebuild is still in its infancy, but there's still plenty to learn from the first month of the season as the club gets up to speed under a new front office and coaching staff.

Where is Kamala Harris' Baltimore campaign headquarters? It wasn’t easy to find

There is no signage outside the building or the office suite where presidential candidate Kamala Harris has set up temporary headquarters in Baltimore. A campaign staffer had created a local guessing game by tweeting: "We are definitely located in Baltimore City. Can’t disclose the location."

Preston: The most productive small receiver in Ravens history weighs in on Marquise Brown

In the early years of the franchise, 5-foot-7 Jermaine Lewis became the Ravens' top weapon as a receiver and still holds many team records as far as punt and kickoff returns. Naturally, he liked the team's pick of 5-9 Marquise Brown.

City announces $10 million redevelopment of vacant rowhouses in West Baltimore neighborhood of Upton

Under a redevelopment plan announced Tuesday, 38 rowhouses will be revitalized in the city's historic Upton neighborhood.

Baltimore County residents speak out on proposed tax increases

Baltimore County residents packed the County Council chambers Tuesday night to speak out on plans to raise the local income tax for the first time in nearly three decades.

Maryland Historical Trust removes sign at Fort Garrison after complaint about the term 'hostile Indians'

Maryland Historical Trust officials have removed a historical marker at Fort Garrison in Stevenson after they received complaints of the use of the term "hostile Indians" on the sign.

Maryland GOP delegate's aide fined $1,000 for making illegal robocall against fellow delegate on transgender issues

Baltimore County judge on Tuesday imposed a $1,000 fine against a former aide to a state delegate for making illegal robocalls against fellow Republican Del. Kathy Szeliga, who is a member of the state’s GOP leadership.

Ex-bishop Heather Cook to be released next month after serving half her prison sentence for bicyclist's death

Heather Cook, the former Episcopal bishop who fatally struck a Baltimore bicyclist with her car while driving drunk two days after Christmas in 2014, will be released from prison next month after serving a little more than half her original sentence.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for bail-jumping

A British judge sentenced WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday to 50 weeks in prison for skipping bail seven years ago and holing up in the Ecuadorian

131-year-old Luke paper mill in Western Maryland to close, Verso Co. announces, eliminating 675 jobs

Luke Mill, an economic engine in Western Maryland for 131 years, will close by June 30, owner Verso Co. announced Tuesday. The shutdown means 675 people spread across Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will lose their jobs, the company said.