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May 1, 2019

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After divisive battle among Democrats, Maryland House elects Baltimore County Del. Adrienne Jones as speaker

Baltimore County’s Del. Adrienne Jones has been unanimously elected the next speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, making history as the first woman and African American to hold the position.

Family of Baltimore Detective Suiter alleges killing was 'inside job,' lashes out about police investigation

Family members of fallen Baltimore homicide Detective Sean Suiter, frustrated that they believe his case has been cast aside, are speaking out and alleging his death could be an “inside job.”

West Baltimore teen found guilty of felony murder in death of officer Amy Caprio, faces life in prison

A jury has found 17-year-old Dawnta Harris guilty of felony murder in the death last May of Baltimore County Police officer Amy Caprio.

Lawyer for Baltimore Mayor Pugh announces news conference for Thursday at his office

A lawyer for Mayor Catherine Pugh says there will be a news conference Thursday at his downtown office. Steve Silverman talked with reporters outside the mayor's Ashburton home. The mayor has been on paid leave for a month for health reasons, but is also under federal and state investigation.

Vice President Pence visits Baltimore to honor Secret Service agent, tour ICE facility

Vice President Mike Pence visited Baltimore on Wednesday, presenting an award to an Annapolis man at a conference of Hispanic law enforcement officials before touring the local office of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Bruno Fernando officially leaving Maryland, keeping his name in NBA draft

Maryland sophomore Bruno Fernando, who most expect to become a first-round draft choice this year, announces that he will keep his name in the draft and end his career in College Park.

More bald eagles found dead on Maryland's Eastern Shore as authorities struggle to solve 'systemic' poisonings

Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating the deaths of seven bald eagles and a great horned owl in a pair of incidents on the Eastern Shore that officials believe can be traced to the intentional poisoning of foxes, raccoons and other animals.

The Elephant announces that it will remain open, even after filing for bankruptcy

An auction to sell the historic Mount Vernon mansion has been canceled, and the restaurant will remain open for the foreseeable future, the Elephant's owners announced Wednesday.

Natty Boh releases another new beer — this one for drinking during the day

Baltimore’s classic beer label National Bohemian has launched the new Day Beer with fewer calories and less alcohol than traditional beer.

Merriweather's new resident orchestra is changing the face of classical music

When violinist Jessica McJunkins was growing up, she rarely saw people who looked like her playing string instruments — and nothing to the extent of Soulful Symphony, which is composed of mostly black and Latino musicians.