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May 15, 2019

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'Bad Batch' warnings about dangerous street drugs have been cut off in Baltimore amid ransomware attack

The text alert system that warns drug treatment providers and users in Baltimore about potentially deadly street drugs is offline.

Winner's circle: Meet the behind-the-scenes workers at the Preakness

With the 144th running of Maryland’s premier sporting event just days away, we asked some of the folks who work so hard behind the scenes to step forward.

Some Maryland businesses welcome tariffs as economists warn of rising prices from U.S.-Chinese trade war

Some Maryland business owners are welcoming stringent U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, but economists warn they also will mean rising prices on consumer goods.

Maryland Republicans stand by GOP operative Bossie despite Trump's call for investigation of fundraising

Some Maryland Republicans say they are standing by operative David N. Bossie, who is facing harsh criticism and a call for investigation from President Trump.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's business acquired new real estate holdings in 2018

A trust managing Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s business continued to make new real estate transactions last year, according to new disclosure forms

Court releases MASN decision showing Orioles-controlled network owes Nationals tens of millions

A New York court released a redacted version of an MLB panel’s decision ordering the Orioles-controlled TV network to pay the Nationals tens of millions.

MTA to raise transit fares for buses, subway, light rail, Mobility shuttles in June

The price of a one-way Maryland Transit Administration bus, subway, light rail or Mobility shuttle ticket will rise by 10 cents next month, the MTA announced.

Report: University of Maryland economist Phillip L. Swagel to become Congressional Budget Office director

Senate and House budget leaders have chosen Phillip L. Swagel of the University of Maryland as the next director of the Congressional Budget Office.

Maryland prosecutor renews misconduct case against ex-Pocomoke City police chief who alleged discrimination

Maryland’s state prosecutor returned to an Eastern Shore courtroom to retry a misconduct case against Kelvin Sewell, Pocomoke City's first black police chief.

One year into his major league career, Orioles’ David Hess seeks to develop consistency

Orioles right-hander David Hess made his major league debut in the opening game a rain-prompted doubleheader and will do the same Wednesday.

Harry R. Jobes, prolific Havre de Grace decoy carver and a waterman, dies

Harry Robert Jobes, an acclaimed Havre de Grace decoy carver and retired patrol boat captain, died of pneumonia Friday at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 82.