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May 7, 2019

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100-year-old Baltimore County retired dairy farmer, WWII veteran to be named to French Legion of Honor

Vernon Foster, a centenarian, World War II tank commander and retired Baltimore County dairy farmer, on Tuesday will be named to France’s Legion of Honor.

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Maryland's highest court rules taxpayers have standing to sue Baltimore County in animal shelter case

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled in April that three taxpayers have the right to sue the county to prevent waste and mismanagement.

Family, friends of victims try to pick up pieces after violent weekend in Baltimore; 2 more people shot Monday

A community reels after a violent weekend in which 18 people were shot; among them were two small children, ages 1 and 2. A total of seven people were killed in three days, including one man who was fatally stabbed. The violence continued Monday as two additional people were shot.

Judge to weigh freeing Maryland man, Coast Guard officer called terrorist

Prosecutors have portrayed 50-year-old Christopher Hasson as a domestic terrorist and a racist extremist intent on carrying out a killing spree. Hasson's attorney says prosecutors haven't filed terrorism-related charges because they haven't found any evidence to back up those allegations.

Preston: Expect Ravens to be active but guarded in second phase of free agency

The second phase of NFL free agency begins after Tuesday, and the Ravens plan to be active, even though their motto is the same. It is still “right player, right price.”

On the rise in Baltimore: subscriptions to freshly baked bread

A few months ago, Anthony Egan, 25, left his job as an accountant and joined the small but growing ranks of sourdough bakers to offer bread subscriptions in the Baltimore area. Customers pay a set fee — around $24 to $40 per month — and in return get a freshly made loaf of sourdough each week.

Jonathan Villar's grand slam shows when he hits, Orioles win. But Brandon Hyde wants consistency.

For Orioles infielder Jonathan Villar, hot stretches like the one he's in now tantalize to the point that it's fair to wonder why he's not consistent.

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.

Baltimore chef Cindy Wolf passed over again for James Beard Award

Cindy Wolf, the Baltimore chef and owner of Charleston, was again passed over for a James Beard Award after Tom Cunanan won the award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region.

After Maryland hospital system board scandal, Gov. Hogan wants to 'clean house' with new appointments

After allegations of self-dealing rocked the University of Maryland Medical System’s board of directors, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan says he wants to “clean house” and will refuse to reappoint most — and possibly all — of the current board members.

Homeschooled Fallston resident Hannah Leubecker sticks out in any lacrosse crowd

Lacrosse star Hannah Leubecker is homeschooled, honing her craft largely at the club level while spurning offers from several traditional powerhouses. Next season, she will become the first homeschooled recruit for Maryland under 13th-year coach Cathy Reese.