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February 26, 2019

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Pimlico owners spent almost 90 percent of Maryland renovation funds at Laurel

Tuesday, Feb 26

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh accused the Maryland Jockey Club of wanting to abandon the city for a preferred Laurel location, saying the firm “allowed Pimlico to deteriorate" by spending most of its state-funded improvements in Laurel, not Pimlico.

Jared Kushner's family stake in Maryland rental properties just got bigger

The Kushner Cos., a firm run by White House adviser Jared Kushner's family, just purchased 6,000 properties in Maryland and Virginia, adding to an already sizable real estate holding in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Olszewski forms task force to review Baltimore County sexual assault investigations

For the second time in less than three years, Baltimore County officials say they will review the way police conduct sexual assault investigations after continued complaints about how authorities handle the cases.

Woman whose body was found in Inner Harbor was 25-year-old Federal Hill resident, Baltimore police say

Alexandra Carroll, 25, drowned in the Inner Harbor on Saturday, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

Baltimore police officer overdoses at Halethorpe motel and dies

An off-duty Baltimore police officer overdosed on heroin and died Friday at a motel in Halethorpe, authorities said.

Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison addresses city violence, panhandling at GBC meeting

Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison told area business leaders Monday that he plans to increase the number of civilians within the department and improve technology, which he said would free up officers to respond to violence and other crimes.

Baltimore's Pennsylvania Avenue may be formally designated as a 'Black Arts and Entertainment District'

Baltimore City Council members Leon Pinkett and Eric Costello are co-sponsoring a resolution that would designate West Baltimore's historic Pennsylvania Avenue as a Black Arts and Entertainment District. A formal designation would make the strip eligible for tax incentives and other funding.

Diplo, Kygo and Logic to headline 2019 Preakness InfieldFest

The lineup for the 2019 Preakness InfieldFest includes popular EDM and rap artists.

Ravens cut Michael Crabtree, setting stage for another overhaul of receiving corps

Michael Crabtree was the centerpiece of the Ravens’ overhauled receiving corps last offseason but struggled with drops early and production late.

Schmuck: Jonathan Schoop was 'heartbroken' when he left Orioles, but now he's in a better place with Twins

Former Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop struggled in Milwaukee after he was traded last summer, but now says he's in a better place with the Minnesota Twins.