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March 19, 2018

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Baltimore weather: Winter storm watch in effect with 5 inches of wet snow possible through Wednesday

Monday, Mar 19

A one-two punch of wintry weather systems is forecast to move into the region Tuesday, the first day of spring, with an overnight wintry mix expected to turn into snow.

UMBC seeks to trademark '16 over 1,' 'UMBC Retrievers' and 'Retriever Nation'

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is seeking to capitalize on its unprecedented basketball upset by registering trademarks for “UMBC Retrievers,” “Retriever Nation” and “16 over 1.”

Baltimore County residents concerned over rise in violent crime

The number of crimes reported in Baltimore County rose 3.9 percent from 2016 to 2017. But most of the county police department’s 10 precincts saw much greater increases in serious violent crimes.

Some Johns Hopkins nurses trying to unionize

Some nurses at the Johns Hopkins Hospital are attempting to form a union, saying that they are overworked, union officials said Monday.

Ranking the Ravens' biggest needs after the first wave of free agency comes to end

After signing two receivers, it appears that the Ravens' priority is to give Joe Flacco a field-stretching tight end, but options on the free-agent market are slim.

Baltimore Police commissioner says pre-teens are overdosing all over the city. That's not true.

At a recent City Council hearing, Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa supported his "strong stance" on going after drug dealers in the city by citing overdoses among 11- and 12-year-olds all across the city. That's not happening. A police spokesman said it was "misspeak."

Baltimore County announces free college tuition for high school graduates

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced this morning a program that will ensure county graduates can go to the Community College of Baltimore County without taking on debt.

City Council bill would make Baltimore inspector general independent from mayor

Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey has submitted legislation to make the city’s inspector general independent from the mayor's office to try to alleviate concerns that the current system protects high-ranking administration officials. 

Teacher accused of sex abuse taught in at least 43 Howard schools

A substitute teacher arrested Friday for inappropriately touching a Montgomery County student also subbed in Howard County schools. No formal complaints have been filed against him here.

Tilted Kilt in White Marsh to be replaced by Bar Louie after abrupt closure

Tilted Kilt’s last day in business was Saturday, and employees of the restaurant were notified of the closure through a sign on the door Sunday morning. Here's what's going in its place.