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April 10, 2019

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Most environmentalists cheer Maryland's new 50 percent green energy goal, but some want it vetoed. Here's why.

Not all environmentalists are cheering the Maryland General Assembly's approval Monday of incentives that double down on the state's commitment to renewable energy, though they all agree reaching a goal of 50 percent green energy by 2030 would combat climate change.

Michael Harrison expected to attend his first consent decree hearing as Baltimore police commissioner

Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison is expected to discuss the department’s progress with the judge overseeing the consent decree at a public hearing Wednesday.

Howard County school purchasing agreement draws skepticism from lawmakers and activists

Last September, Howard County officials agreed to purchase nearly 80 acres of land in Jessup to build a new high school. But an agreement between the landholder and the county has drawn skepticism that it gives too much free rein to developers.

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh still recovering from serious case of pneumonia, advisers say

Close advisers to Mayor Catherine Pugh said Tuesday that she is still recovering from a serious case of pneumonia that has sapped her strength and forced her to convalesce at home, under doctors’ supervision, since late last month.

New high schools to be delayed after state bill fizzles, Baltimore County executive says

Dulaney, Towson and Lansdowne High Schools are among projects County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. says will be pushed back after a $2 billion construction bill stalled in the Maryland Senate.

Baltimore Jewish leaders issue guidance on measles after case is confirmed in Maryland

A group of local Jewish spiritual leaders, schools and organizations is calling for vigilance in vaccination after a child in Pikesville was diagnosed with measles.

Do police actually ticket drivers for illegally using Baltimore's red, bus-only lanes?

MTA Police, Baltimore Police and city Department of Transportation traffic enforcement officers issued a collective 1,739 citations and 514 warnings to bus-lane violators in the first year and three months of BaltimoreLink.

Baltimore City Schools CEO proposes budget for next year with little increase

CEO Sonja Santelises is proposing a budget that continues to focus on literacy, student mental and emotional health, and a well-rounded curriculum.

Walmart announces $29M investment in Maryland to expand grocery delivery, pickup services

Walmart announced that it will invest an estimated $29 million in Maryland stores to renovate some locations and expand its grocery delivery and pickup services.

Baltimore County school board to release draft and final audits Wednesday morning

An audit of eight key Baltimore County school contracts — some of them technology contracts — under former Superintendent Dallas Dance found one failing.

Athletics’ big innings send Orioles to 13-2 defeat in John Means’ first major league start

Some bad luck bit John Means in his first major league start Tuesday night as the Orioles fell, 13-2, to the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards.