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April 17, 2019

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As large events defect to other cities, plans to expand Baltimore Convention Center, add hotel move forward

An expansion of the Baltimore Convention Center and a new hotel convention hotel got a step closer under a bill approved by the General Assembly that OKs funding and a framework.

Three powerful Democratic leaders vie to succeed Michael Busch as speaker of Maryland House

There's now officially a three-way race to become the next speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, with Adrienne Jones of Baltimore County, Maggie McIntosh of Baltimore and Dereck Davis of Prince George's County openly campaigning for the post.

Judge who denied protective order for Glen Burnie homicide victim recommended for suspension months ago

The judge who denied the protective order sought by a Glen Burnie homicide victim against the man charged with killing him was recommended for suspension in late 2018.

Naval Academy will enforce Pentagon’s transgender ban

Transgender people will be effectively banned from attending the Naval Academy beginning in the 2020 school year, the Defense Department confirmed Monday.

Maryland Rep. Ruppersberger presses for digital coastal mapping project to help prepare for floods, storms

Maryland Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger has introduced a bipartisan bill that would fund a project to produce a digital map of all 95,000 miles of the U.S. coastline.

Mike Preston: With key veterans gone, leadership takes a new turn for Ravens

The lack of leadership heading into the 2019 season is a topic of discussion for the Ravens, but it shouldn’t be a major problem, thanks in part to the signing of six-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas.

Dylan Bundy’s rough fourth inning costs Orioles in 4-2 loss to Rays

After pitching three no-hit innings, right-hander Dylan Bundy allowed three runs in the fourth inning of the Orioles' 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Baltimore's Best: Food, arts and more favorites for 2019

 

The day the Babe rocked Oriole Park

On April 18, 1919, Babe Ruth, whose pitching and slugging led the Boston Red Sox to the 1918 world championship, returned to Baltimore with his club to play two exhibition games against the minor league Orioles, the team that gave him his start in baseball.

Can yoga help with recovery from traumatic brain injuries? LoveYourBrain expands classes into Maryland.

LoveYourBrain Yoga is offering sessions at Yoga on York in Towson to help people who have sustained traumatic brain injuries and their caregivers find physical independence, regain their cognitive abilities, and develop a sense of community with others.

Mountain mama! John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' was inspired by Maryland, not West Virginia

John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads," long West Virginia's favorite song, was inspired by Clopper Road in Montgomery County, Maryland.