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May 6, 2019

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University of Maryland Medical Center seeks 5 percent rate hike amid contracts scandal

As the University of Maryland Medical System faces fallout from a scandal involving lucrative contracts given to its board members, including Catherine Pugh, who has since resigned as Baltimore’s mayor, the system’s flagship hospital has made an unusual move to charge its patients more.

Baltimore school with large immigrant population loses vital funding source

Just four years ago, more than 90 percent of students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle were identified as low-income — and that qualified the school for $250,000 in badly needed funds. A policy change has made that money disappear — even though the school's student population is no less needy.

Baltimore County doctor faces off against Big Cannabis to recoup stake in Maryland medical marijuana firm

A Baltimore County doctor who helped start a national medical cannabis company’s Maryland operation is fighting the Minnesota-based firm to reclaim an ownership stake he says was stolen from him before the corporation raised $50 million on a Canadian stock market.

'They told us this before': Baltimore community disillusioned, fearful after violent weekend

Newly installed as the 51st mayor of Baltimore, Jack Young joined with police commissioner Michael Harrison Sunday to ask residents for information related to Friday's mass shooting that left five injured, including two toddlers.

Preakness field begins to take shape as Kentucky Derby trainers process controversial finish

The disqualification that overturned a Kentucky Derby victory remained the talk of the backside at Churchill Downs on Sunday, even as trainers began to make plans for the May 18 Preakness.

Orioles reset: When could top prospects get promoted to the majors this summer?

With top prospects such as Chance Sisco and Ryan Mountcastle heating up at Triple-A Norfolk, is there any precedent from the Orioles front office's previous stop in Houston to see when they might be called up to Baltimore?

Orioles’ Pedro Severino finding success with opportunity that arose after Nationals put him on waivers

With Pedro Severino out of minor league options, the Washington Nationals had to pass him through waivers once they decided he wasn’t going to make their roster this spring. The Orioles claimed him, and a little more than a month into the season, both they and Severino are better for it.

In return to NCAA championships, Maryland women's golf team has become an international family

Maryland women's golf coach, Diana Cantú, a former member of the Mexican national team, has brought players from five different countries together to help the Terps reach the NCAA championships for the first time in seven years.

Towson draws No. 6 seed, will host Maryland in NCAA men's lacrosse tournament; Johns Hopkins earns spot

Towson, the Colonial Athletic Association champion, drew the No. 6 seed and will host Maryland at Johnny Unitas Stadium on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the first round of the NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament.

Maryland top seed in NCAA women's lacrosse tournament; Navy, Johns Hopkins earn at-large bids

For the seventh consecutive year, Maryland is the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament.

Nominate The Baltimore Sun's 2019 'Women to Watch'

"Women to Watch” showcases the most accomplished, ambitious, powerful, memorable and intriguing women in the Baltimore area right now. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, May 24 at 5 p.m.