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February 28, 2019

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New Chesapeake harvest — farmed oysters — helps those who raise them and the bay. But neighbors aren't happy

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A decade ago, Maryland politicians rewrote laws that allow aquaculture companies to use public waterways for private gain — and for the benefit of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem at large. But not everyone agrees it’s a positive development.

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Baltimore Police fail to spend more than $1.5M allocated to resolve backlog of background checks for recruits

More than $1.5 million allocated nearly a year and a half ago to help resolve a backlog of background checks that Baltimore leaders have blamed for a recruitment bottleneck in the police department — and thus a shortage of officers on the streets — has gone unspent.

Maryland Congressman Cummings redeems Cohen hearing with passionate, poetic closing remarks

Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, distinguished himself with his closing remarks Wednesday at the Michael Cohen hearing.

Wielding the gavel and navigating minefields, Congressman Elijah Cummings keeps reins on Michael Cohen hearing

It was vintage Elijah Cummings, part preacher, part politician, who as chairman of the House Oversight Committee had to wield a tough gavel Wednesday as congressmen bickered during and over Michael Cohen's testimony.

Who is U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings?

Who is U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, head of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform?

'They’re focusing on Tyrone in West Baltimore and not Tommy in Canton': Mosby explains policy to end pot cases

State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby led a panel discussion Wednesday night about her new policy to stop prosecuting such cases in Baltimore.

Johns Hopkins doctors hope guitarist Peter Frampton's name will spark interest in his rare disease

Peter Frampton announced that he has inclusion body myositis, a rare condition that causes muscle weakness. Doctors hope having his name associated with the disease will help raise awareness and money for research.

Gov. Hogan's bill to increase tech schools in Maryland killed in Senate committee

Gov. Larry Hogan’s legislation to expand the number of schools participating in the state’s technology education program died in a Senate committee — sparking harsh criticism from the governor’s office.

Showing off depth, No. 7 Towson men’s lacrosse’s upsets No. 1 Loyola Maryland, 12-10

The Tigers secured their first win against a top-ranked opponent in 27 years and ended an 18-game losing skid to No. 1 teams thanks to their 12-10 upset of the previously undefeated Greyhounds on Wednesday night.

'We just weren’t here tonight': No. 17 Maryland a no-show in lopsided loss at Penn State

“About the 10-minute mark, you knew we weren’t us tonight," coach Mark Turgeon said after the Terps' largest defeat of the season. "And then there was no fight in us, that was the disappointing part."