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March 12, 2019

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Baltimore legislative delegation approves Hopkins police force after Cummings 'begs' for help to stop killings

The Baltimore members of the Maryland House of Delegates have voted in favor of a bill that would permit Johns Hopkins University to have an armed police force. The delegation voted after U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings told the panel he was "begging" it to do something about city violence.

Andy Klein, president of Klein's ShopRite, remembered for his philanthropy

Many in Harford County and beyond are mourning Monday’s death of Andrew Klein, president of Klein’s Family Markets. He was one of two people killed in a fiery crash on Route 24 near Ring Factory Road around 7 a.m.

Michael Harrison sworn in as Baltimore's 41st police commissioner

Former New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison was formally sworn in as Baltimore’s 41st Police Commissioner on Tuesday morning.

Preston: No reason to panic yet, Ravens fans. Now we get to see what Eric DeCosta can do

The Ravens have lost several of their starting unrestricted free agents on defense, but there’s no reason for any alarm. The players the Ravens have lost so far this offseason were either too old or simply not good enough to merit multiyear, lucrative contracts.

Maryland Senate poised to ease ownership limits on marijuana dispensaries, despite outcry from small firms

The Maryland Senate is poised this week to approve a bill that would radically alter state regulations to allow companies to own up to five medical cannabis retail stores, an expansion that many locally owned marijuana dispensary owners say will benefit large out-of-state firms.

With approval from both legislative chambers, Maryland moves to become first state to ban foam food containers

With approval from both General Assembly chambers, Maryland’s legislature has moved the state toward becoming the first in the U.S. to ban polystyrene foam food containers and cups. The ban would start in 2020.

Baltimore's latest posh apartment tower, Liberty Harbor East, set to open this summer

The two-decade evolution of the Inner Harbor’s east side from rough industrial to ritzy waterfront will continue this summer with the opening of another high-end residential building called Liberty Harbor East.

Baltimore set to renew contract with predictive policing group, citing violence declines in targeted areas

Baltimore’s spending board will consider a police department request to extend a program that uses “predictive policing” models to target gun violence on the east and west sides of the city. Strategic Focus is seeking a $635,000 contract extension.

Schmuck: Suddenly, both Ravens and Orioles are suffering from a serious shortage of star power

With the loss of C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs and others, the Ravens will have to rebuild their defense in a hurry and Baltimore will have to brace for a serious star-power shortage from both of its major professional teams.

Resetting the Orioles' roster battles with two weeks left in spring training

Here's a breakdown of some of the most important roster battles playing out in Orioles camp, including the starting rotation, catcher, shortstop, third base, and the outfield.