Maryland delegate says she won't resign after House censures her for 'racist and hateful slur'

The House of Delegates publicly censured Harford County Del. Mary Ann Lisanti for her use of a racial slur, which members said “brought dishonor to the entire General Assembly of Maryland.” After the vote, the Democrat said she would not resign,

Baltimore leaders to rally in Annapolis on Friday morning to 'save the Preakness'

Baltimore leaders plan to bus residents to Annapolis for a “big rally to keep the Preakness in Baltimore.” It comes as General Assembly lawmakers consider bills central to the future of horse racing in Maryland — and pivotal to the location of the Preakness Stakes, part of the Triple Crown.

Maryland weather: Snow is on the way out, but could cause messy Friday morning commute

Two to four inches 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.

Updated school closings and delays

McIntosh files bill to give Baltimore Symphony Orchestra $3.2M over two years, create study group on finances

A top appropriator in Annapolis filed a bill Thursday that would direct an additional $3.2 million in state funds to the cash-strapped Baltimore Symphony Orchestra over the next two years, and create a special working group to look for ways to improve the institution’s finances.

Lands' End remakes itself with independent stores, with Maryland's first in Hunt Valley

Lands' End, which has operated store-in-a-store locations in the now troubled Sears chain, is remaking itself with new standalone stores, including the first in Maryland in Hunt Valley.

How long-time costume shop A.T. Jones & Sons in Baltimore outfits the annual Gridiron Show

A.T. Jones & Sons, a Mount Vernon-based costume shop open since 1868, has been hard at work perfecting the 150 mystery garments for an upcoming job — the Gridiron Club and Foundation’s Gridiron Show of 2019.

'No eject, no reject': Youth Advocate Programs train Baltimore youngsters with employment hurdles

Advocates with YAPWORX, which operates nationwide, seek to address the hurdles facing young people who’ve been involved in the justice program, are facing substance abuse, mental health and trauma-related problems.

Baltimore school system prepares for possible legal battle with state over funding

It appears the Baltimore school system is getting ready for a major legal battle. The school board this week approved a request to increase its contract with a law firm from $25,000 to $200,000. The terms of the contract include representing the school system in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU.

Orioles pitcher Alex Cobb didn't know what hit him last year, but he's relishing a fresh start

Alex Cobb got here late last spring and paid a heavy price for rushing to get into the Orioles rotation. This year, he's back on his regular schedule and looking forward to a fresh start.