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April 1, 2019

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UMMS board reform, education funding, racetracks: major issues loom in Maryland General Assembly's final days

As Maryland’s lawmakers head into the final days of their annual session, they have plenty of items left on their to-do list: reforming the University of Maryland Medical System board, paying for increased education spending and deciding whether to allow accelerated improvements at Laurel Park.

HBO finale reveals Adnan Syed had been offered a recent plea deal in murder case featured in 'Serial' podcast

In the finale of an HBO series examining the murder case against Adnan Syed, state prosecutors offer the famous prisoner a plea deal after nearly 20 years behind bars.

"No Kennel" — Dog business in Greenspring Valley sparks Baltimore County opposition

A bill before the Baltimore County Council Monday could shutter a newly opened dog-training business in the affluent Greenspring Valley as opponents argue such a "kennel" is incompatible with the bucolic setting.

Orioles reset: How beer showers marked the club's opening series win over Yankees

If there's anything worth taking away from the Orioles' series win in New York to start the season, it's not how often they'll be able to replicate it, but that they're unburdened from anything but that day's game and can actually enjoy it.

Law firm representing man 'lawyering while black' getting complaints Harford 'not as welcoming to people of color'

Since Maryland Legal Aid lawyer Rashad James filed a complaint Tuesday with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office about discrimination by a deputy, the firm representing him has received additional calls about other incidents of discrimination in the county.

Orioles hit three home runs, beat Yankees, 7-5, to claim opening series victory

Saturday's Orioles win showed that it wouldn't be impossible. Sunday's 7-5 win over the New York Yankees only confirmed that it wouldn't be easy, either.

Police identify man killed in Towson, still searching for suspects

Baltimore County police have identified the man found dead in a Towson apartment complex as Dennis Joseph Buckley, 47, of the 6900 block of Donachie Road.

'Home away from home': Baltimore Banners hockey team offers skills, safe place to play for at-risk city youth

The Baltimore Banners’ annual players-vs.-coaches scrimmage marked the culmination of the eighth season for the free hockey program for at-risk Baltimore youth at the Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center.

Sizing up the Ravens and the rest of the AFC North after the first wave of free agency

Ravens coach John Harbaugh recently said the Cleveland Browns are the most talented team in the AFC North. But how does the division really stack up after the first wave of free agency?

Schmuck: Orioles' opening weekend delivered much, much more than anyone could have expected

The Orioles went up against one of the preseason favorites to win the World Series over the weekend and hung in there with the scary New York Yankees. In the process, they revealed a few things about themselves.

No. 1 Penn State men’s lacrosse ends 36-game losing streak to No. 3 Maryland with 13-10 win

The top-ranked Nittany Lions used an 8-1 first quarter to overwhelm the host Terps in the Big Ten opener for both sides.