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March 1, 2019

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Maryland House of Delegates approves bill to raise state's hourly minimum wage to $15 by 2025

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill that would gradually increase the state's minimum wage from $10.10 per hour to $15 an hour in 2025. The debate now moves to the Senate, which has not yet taken action.

Future of the Preakness — whether in Baltimore or Laurel — lands before Annapolis lawmakers

Boosters of Baltimore — from Mayor Catherine Pugh to longtime residents of Park Heights — urged a different, brighter future for Pimlico Race Course before the House Ways and Means Committee in Annapolis.

Ravens waive running back Alex Collins after arrest Friday near team facility

Ravens running back Alex Collins was arrested Friday morning following a car crash in Owings Mills, according to Baltimore County police.

Maryland black caucus chairman calls Lisanti 'lame duck delegate,' urges Harford Democrat to resign

The chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland says a Democratic delegate from Harford County who was censured by the House of Delegates for using a racial slur is now a “lame duck delegate” and should resign.

Alex Cobb's exhibition debut was short, but wasn't sweet in Orioles' 10-5 loss to Rays

Orioles pitcher Alex Cobb threw just 23 pitches in the first inning of his 2019 spring debut and left without recording the third out. He allowed four runs, including a long homer to Guillermo Heredia.

Maryland weather: More rain, ice and snow on the way in Baltimore area this weekend

More winter weather was likely later in the weekend as a pattern of precipitation continued after the Baltimore area saw 1-3 inches of snow Friday.

Baltimore city auditor resigns; comptroller says search underway for replacement

City Auditor Audrey Askew, the head of a team of professional analysts charged with assessing city agencies and calling out their missteps, has resigned. Askew left after less than a year on the job. The city's comptroller says a search is under way for a replacement.

Lupa, restaurant that replaced Petit Louis in Columbia, to close this weekend after a year in business

Lupa, the Foreman Wolf restaurant that replaced Petit Louis in Columbia, will close its doors Saturday after a year in business.

EEOC sues retirement community manager Erickson Living over alleged employee discrimination

Catonsville-based Erickson Living Management allegedly violated an anti-discrimination law when it fired an employee, according to a lawsuit filed Friday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Economic impact of Preakness Stakes in Baltimore would top $50 million annually, study says

The Preakness Stakes would generate $52.7 million in economic activity each year if the iconic horse race remains in Baltimore at a rebuilt Pimlico Race Course, according to a new study. More than 90 percent of the activity is projected to occur in the city of Baltimore.