Get your morning news in your e-mail inbox. Get all the top news and sports from the baltimoresun.com.

Baltimore Sun

View In Browser

March 20, 2019

baltimoresun.com

The Morning Sun

Mayor Pugh sues Stronach Group to seize Pimlico, block move of Preakness to Laurel

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is suing the owners of Pimlico Race Course in hopes of blocking them from moving the Preakness Stakes or using state bonds to fund improvements at Laurel Park.

More: Read today's eNewspaper | Listen to the news now

A teen was shot in his neighborhood, then experienced a shooting at school. 'Another day in Baltimore,' he says

GoodGod is 18 years old, born and raised in Baltimore, a city in which violence is so pervasive that it can invade nearly every facet in the life of a young person.

Rebuilding crew: How the Orioles united Mike Elias, Brandon Hyde and Sig Mejdal to make over club

The Orioles looked to recent champions in Houston and Chicago to assemble the trio of general manager Mike Elias, manager Brandon Hyde and assistant general manager for analytics Sig Mejdal to take the team in a new direction

Eight days in March: An oral history of UMBC's historic NCAA tournament upset of Virginia

From now on, every time the NCAA tournament commences, UMBC will be spoken of as the ultimate dragon slayer, the first men’s No. 16 seed to topple a No. 1, Virginia, in 2018.

Two more University of Maryland Medical System board members resign amid scrutiny over contracting practices

Two more members of the University of Maryland Medical System’s board of directors have resigned amid intense scrutiny over contracting practices.

In return to NCAA tournament, Mark Turgeon and Maryland look to reverse recent postseason troubles

Despite a turnaround 22-10 season that included finishing fifth in the Big Ten and making the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in the past five years, coach Mark Turgeon and the Terps will try to end a five-game postseason losing streak when they play Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla.

Maryland men's basketball will face Belmont in first round of NCAA tournament

The No. 6 seed Maryland men’s basketball team will face No. 11 seed Belmont in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla.

Friends, family pray for Tripp Johnson, 7-year-old killed in March 11 crash in Bel Air

Friends, family - including Tripp Johnson's father, Travis - and community members gathered Tuesday evening to pray for Tripp, the 7-year-old who was killed May 11 in a crash on Route 24 in Bel Air.

Diaspora Dinners at Ida B's Table offer an extra helping of African-American history

Lisa Hamilton had no idea she would be getting a history lesson in addition to a flavorful feast when she attended the first diaspora wine dinner last month at Ida B’s Table in downtown Baltimore.

Baltimore City Council concerned by police overtime spending, which is expected to be $48.63M for fiscal year

The Baltimore Police Department is again expected to spend millions of dollars on overtime this year, but Commissioner Michael Harrison has pledged increased oversight to curb costs.

Baltimore among nation's most gentrified cities, study shows

Baltimore was among seven U.S. cities that accounted for nearly half the country’s gentrification between 2000 and 2013, according to a study by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.