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March 17, 2019

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Baltimore delegates vote to kill state House bill allowing school police officers to carry guns inside schools

Baltimore lawmakers have voted down legislation that would have allowed city school police officers to carry guns while patrolling in schools. The city’s House delegation voted 10-5 against the bill — effectively killing it for this legislative session.

Two adults found dead after barricade situation in Edgemere home, Baltimore County police say

Police said Sunday morning that it was a “family disturbance.”

Bill requiring background checks for private long gun sales moves forward in Maryland House of Delegates

The Maryland House of Delegates is moving forward a bill that would require background checks for all purchases of long guns, including shotguns and rifles.

Man's body pulled from Baltimore harbor Saturday, police say

Police recovered at least one person's body from the harbor Saturday afternoon.

When gunman advanced on New Zealand mosque, one man ran at him

When a gunman approached a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, Abdul Aziz ran outside and led him on a cat-and-mouse chase.

What to do on St. Patrick's Day weekend in Baltimore

Baltimore, you’re in luck: The city’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend has a ton in store for you to get into the Irish spirit this year. There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate.

Towson women's basketball secures first NCAA tournament bid in program history

The Towson women’s basketball team is headed to the first NCAA tournament in program history. The fourth-seeded Tigers completed their improbable run to the Colonial Athletic Association championship by upsetting second-seeded Drexel, 53-49, on Saturday.

Maryland not using youth as excuse for another late-season fade going into NCAA tournament

Even the Maryland players seem tired about hearing how their youth is the cause of their late-season struggles going into this year's NCAA tournament.

No. 1 Patterson cruises past Wicomico, 79-56, to win Class 2A boys basketball state championship

No. 1 Patterson cruises past Wicomico, 79-56, to win Class 2A boys basketball state championship

Lake Clifton gets 35 points from senior Armon Harried for historic state title

Armon Harried closed his high school career with 35 points and Michael Gray added 22 – the two scoring all 24 of the Lakers points in a scintillating third quarter that proved the highlight in a dominating 64-46 win over Southern-Garrett at Xfinity Center.

Poly boys basketball blows out Reservoir, becomes first program to win three straight Class 3A state titles

Poly jumped out to a 14-2 first-quarter lead and never let up in its 69-41 victory in the 3A state championship on March 16.