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April 3, 2019

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Bail bondsman's foundation, investment firms among groups that donated to buy Baltimore Mayor Pugh's books

The head of the Baltimore Board of Ethics said Tuesday she expects the panel to discuss Mayor Catherine Pugh’s book sales in a closed session of its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

The mysterious disappearance of 'Healthy Herbie': Where did 20,000 copies of Baltimore Mayor Pugh's books go?

About 20,000 books were delivered to the Baltimore City schools loading dock at North Avenue in March 2013. Then they disappeared.

Maryland General Assembly passes bill banning tobacco sales under age 21

The bill now includes an exception that allows people who are 18 or older to remain able to purchase tobacco products if they show a military identification.

Maryland Senate approves two-year plan for $700 million in extra funding for state's public schools

Maryland senators have voted to approve a two-year plan to send more than $700 million in extra funding to the state’s public schools. The “Blueprint for Maryland’s Future” bill now moves to the House of Delegates, where it is expected to move swiftly in the final days of the legislature.

Orioles home opener: When gates open and everything you need to know about pregame ceremonies

The Orioles have announced their plans for pregame ceremonies ahead of Thursday’s 3:05 p.m. home opener against the New York Yankees.

New foods for Orioles Opening Day: Camden Yards will serve acai bowls, Mexican street corn and po'boys

Camden Yards will offer new foods including Old Bay elote, acai bowls and fried Cajun catfish sandwiches as the Orioles host their first game at home.

To save the Preakness, Baltimore officials pushed a plan behind the scenes to fund Pimlico improvements

As Baltimore officials publicly try to save the Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course by holding rallies, lobbying against General Assembly legislation and filing a lawsuit, the city has pursued a separate strategy behind the scenes.

Anne Arundel court denies former County Executive John Leopold's criminal conviction appeal

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court denied a request from former County Executive John Leopold who asked that his criminal conviction be overturned. The court did not find sufficient evidence to do so.

Police investigating double shooting near school in Southwest Baltimore

Baltimore Police were on the scene of a double-shooting in Southwest Baltimore Wednesday afternoon.

What happens when the babysitter cancels on a juror in a Baltimore murder trial?

Testimony had concluded. The alternate jurors had been dismissed. All that remained was for 12 people to decide the verdict of a Virginia couple accused of murder in South Baltimore — except one juror was missing.