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February 28, 2019

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Calls mount for Maryland delegate who used racial slur to resign — including Gov. Hogan, state Democratic Party

Thursday, Feb 28

The chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party and the state’s Legislative Black Caucus are calling on Harford County Del. Mary Ann Lisanti to resign after her use of a racial slur at an Annapolis bar last month.

Reward up to $10,000 for information on murder of delivery driver in Edgewood

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has increased the reward  to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the murder of a food delivery driver in Edgewood earlier this month.

Maryland weather: 1-2 inches of snow forecast early Friday, with more chances for wintry precipitation later

An inch or two of snow and sleet is forecast to fall across the Baltimore region late Thursday night and early Saturday morning. Meteorologists expect a low-pressure system to pass over the region overnight, when temperatures are forecast around the freezing mark.

Abingdon man arrested on child pornography charges

An Abingdon man was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges after “large amounts” of pornography was found on his electronics, according to the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Minimum wage increase to $15 moves forward in House of Delegates

The Maryland House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a bill gradually increasing the state's minimum wage from $10.10 per hour to $15.

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.

Preakness will remain at Pimlico at least through 2020 as owner seeks to ready Laurel 'super track'

The Preakness Stakes will remain at Pimlico Race Course at least through 2020 as the track’s owner seeks to ready a “super track” at Laurel Park that could host the iconic second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown in the future.

Orioles announce 2019 promotional schedule; individual tickets go on sale Friday

The Orioles released their 2019 promotional schedule Wednesday and announced that individual game tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. Birdland Members (season-plan holders) will receive a special presale opportunity Thursday at 10:00 a.m.