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 The primary purpose of the plastic bag fee bill is not to increase revenue but change behavior, previously said Del. Terri Hill, a Democrat who filed the bill and represents portions of Howard and Baltimore counties in the General Assembly. |   | |
 This year’s series of events will mimic last year's which included conversations about race and racism over a four-month period. | | | |
 Merriweather Post Pavilion has named Soulful Symphony, based in Baltimore, at its new resident symphony, fulfilling Jim Rouse’s vision for the amphitheater. | | | |
 With approval from both General Assembly chambers, Maryland’s legislature has moved the state toward becoming the first in the U.S. to ban polystyrene foam food containers and cups. The ban would start in 2020. | | | |
 A cause of Monday's accident that killed Andrew Klein, 65, president of Klein’s Family Markets, and 7-year-old Tripp Johnson, had not been determined Tuesday. | | | |
 Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will travel to New Hampshire after the end of the General Assembly session in April to speak at an event that bills itself as a “must stop” for presidential hopefuls. | | | |
 In less than 18 hours spanning Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, three Ravens linebackers who underpinned their defensive success proved unwilling or unable to be retained. | | | |
 Now that he's found a spot, Adam Jones is eager for a bounce-back season. The 33-year-old outfielder drove in 93 runs last year, but his defensive statistics showed a decline. | | | |
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