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February 1, 2019

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Maryland Gov. Hogan has taken no serious steps to run for president. So why are lots of people talking about it?

Friday, Feb 1

Some so-called “Never Trump” Republicans are urging Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to run in a 2020 primary against President Trump. Would he actually do it? Could he possibly win? And what would it mean for Maryland?

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Baltimore Police were making few marijuana arrests when Mosby promised to end prosecutions

State lawmakers and city police have for years been relaxing enforcement on those who smoke marijuana. So when Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced her plan to stop prosecuting those people, the officers were making few arrests.

Tuggle says marijuana arrests not the focus of Baltimore police work, but sometimes the outcome

Interim Baltimore Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle said Thursday that arrests for marijuana possession are never the focus of police patrols in the city, but are sometimes — and will continue to be — the outcome in instances where officers are confronted with illegal amounts of the drug.

Maryland weather: Snow Friday could disrupt morning commute, but warmer temperatures on the way

The chill of the polar vortex is forecast to extend into Friday around Baltimore, and another burst of light snowfall could pose a hazard to commuters, meteorologists said. But weather is expected to warm up over the weekend — with temperatures for the area into the low 50s by Monday.

Preston: To Ozzie Newsome, Ed Reed was the ultimate game-changer and difference-maker

It seems only fitting that Ozzie Newsome would get to see long-time Ravens safety Ed Reed get nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

In Glen Burnie blaze and elsewhere, mix of fire and ice can be treacherous for responders

Fire departments typically get the most calls in the winter months, when the frigid weather can prove especially treacherous for fighting fires.

Baltimore chef Johntay Bedingfield wins $10,000 on Food Network's 'Chopped'

Johntay Bedingfield, chef at La Food Marketa in Pikesville, won $10,000 on the Food Network TV show "Chopped." But he won't be using the prize money on an engagement ring.

Official who oversaw scooter pilot program leaving Baltimore DOT, citing 'bullying, intimidation, and outright harassment'

The official who oversaw the dockless electric scooter pilot program and the Baltimore Bike Share shutdown has resigned from the city Department of Transportation, citing “a work environment of bullying, intimidation, and outright harassment, originating from the highest level of leadership.”

'We reload': Despite losses, Maryland men’s lacrosse team still eyeing same lofty goals

The departures of top two midfielders, a starting defenseman and starting goalkeeper from a team that reached the national semifinals have not diminished the Terps’ expectations for the 2019 season.

In Maryland census trial, Trump administration tries to show citizenship question would not harm the 2020 count

Testimony wrapped up Thursday in Greenbelt, Maryland, over the Trump administration’s addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census as government attorneys sought to show it would not harm the accuracy of the count.

Myah Simmons' free throw sends No. 1 Roland Park past No. 2 St. Frances in girls basketball

Freshman Myah Simmons is a role player for the top-ranked Roland Park basketball team. Thursday night at St. Frances, it turned out to be a pretty big role.